Abstract:
A compact optical-image transmission device for transmitting optical images within a diagnostic medical imaging system is disclosed herein, wherein the diagnostic medical imaging system includes a receiving space (418) for receiving a subject (405) for examination. The optical-image transmission device comprises an optical-image source unit (422) capable of generating an optical image inside the receiving space (418) and a positive optical element (424) arranged to transmit the optical image to a reflective element (426) that is arranged to reflect the optical image towards the eyes of the subject (405) when the subject is in the receiving space (418).
Abstract:
A magnetic resonance imaging system comprises a main magnet to apply a stationary magnetic field in a magnetic field zone that includes an examination zone A display is positioned within the magnetic field zone. The display is a multi-stable display in which individual pixels have several brightness states. Notably, the display is based on an e- ink technology.
Abstract:
A magnetic resonance imaging system comprises a main magnet to apply a stationary magnetic field in a magnetic field zone that includes an examination zone A display is positioned within the magnetic field zone. The display is a multi-stable display in which individual pixels have several brightness states. Notably, the display is based on an e- ink technology.
Abstract:
In a medical MRI apparatus, it is often desirable to have electronic devices 62, 64 for communicating with or monitoring the patient 58 in the imaging volume 29 of the apparatus. Such electronic devices should not interfere with the MRI electromagnetic fields because of the high sensitivity of such apparatus to field disturbances. According to the invention, a shielding housing for such devices is proposed, which is formed from customary printed circuit board (PCB). Such shielding does not influence the MRI fields if the shielding layer 98 is made of a material having a resistivity below 0.05 (m, a thickness below 40 Ωm and the overall surface area of the shielding layer is less than 100 cm 2 .
Abstract:
A magnetic resonance examination apparatus including a receiving assembly located in the vicinity of an examination zone for producing a signal in response to spin resonance signals for transmission to a signal processing unit. To overcome problems associated with metallic cable connections between the signal generator and the signal processing unit, and to overcome problems associated with existing non-metallic connections, the receiving assembly comprises a digitizer for generating a digital electromagnetic signal for transmission to the signal processing unit.
Abstract:
A magnetic resonance examination apparatus including a receiving assembly located in the vicinity of an examination zone for producing a signal in response to spin resonance signals for transmission to a signal processing unit. To overcome problems associated with metallic cable connections between the signal generator and the signal processing unit, and to overcome problems associated with existing non-metallic connections, the receiving assembly comprises a digitizer for generating a digital electromagnetic signal for transmission to the signal processing unit.
Abstract:
In a medical MRI apparatus, it is often desirable to have devices 62, 64 for communicating with or monitoring the patient 58 in the imaging volume 29 of the apparatus. Such devices need DC power or low-frequency connections with an area 70 outside the imaging volume. A device cable that does not interfere with the MRI magnetic fields is known per se. The invention proposes to fix the device cable in a groove 76 in the patient carrier 60 in such a manner that its strip-shaped conductors 78, 80 extend parallel to the field lines of the stationary field B of the apparatus. In this way, it is also possible to clip device carriers 72, 74 to the groove, thus supplying the devices with DC power or establishing an audio connection through the device cable in the groove.
Abstract:
In a medical MRI apparatus, it is often desirable to have devices 62, 64 for communicating with or monitoring the patient 58 in the imaging volume 29 of the apparatus. Such devices need DC power or low-frequency connections with an area 70 outside the imaging volume. A device cable that does not interfere with the MRI magnetic fields is known per se. The invention proposes to fix the device cable in a groove 76 in the patient carrier 60 in such a manner that its strip-shaped conductors 78, 80 extend parallel to the field lines of the stationary field B of the apparatus. In this way, it is also possible to clip device carriers 72, 74 to the groove, thus supplying the devices with DC power or establishing an audio connection through the device cable in the groove.