Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for illuminating a mobile imaging system by use of a light source operable to emit light for status indication, pathway illumination, and/or creation of favorable lighting environment. A triggering signal originating from a photosensor arranged to receive light at the mobile imaging system, a signal indicative of movement of the mobile imaging system, or user or system command is used to adjust the lighting source. The light source can be a light emitting diode (LED), collimator lamp, halogen lamp, fluorescent lamp, organic display, or any other light-emitting technology. The light source is adjustable as to color and intensity and can indicate the mobile imaging system's condition, status, or event.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which a safety switch arrangement is assembled to prevent false activation of a subsystem in a medical system. In some embodiments, the safety switching arrangement comprises at least a first and a second type of switching element. In some embodiments, the first and the second type of switch each have an output that is processed by a processor, controller, or logic unit to produce an output signal for activating or deactivating a subsystem in the medical system.

Abstract: A mobile imaging system comprises a motorized drive assembly having first and second drive wheels that are coupled to the motorized drive assembly. A column is coupled to and extends upwardly from the motorized drive assembly and is rotatable around a pivot point. An arm is coupled to the column and includes a radiation source mounted on an outer end thereof. A longitudinal axis extends parallel to the length of the mobile imaging system and is centered between the first and second drive wheels. A controller is configured to determine first and second velocities to drive the first and second drive wheels based on an angle of rotation of the column with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A mobile imaging system comprises a motorized drive assembly having first and second drive wheels that are coupled to the motorized drive assembly. A column is coupled to and extends upwardly from the motorized drive assembly and is rotatable around a pivot point. An arm is coupled to the column and includes a radiation source mounted on an outer end thereof. A longitudinal axis extends parallel to the length of the mobile imaging system and is centered between the first and second drive wheels. A controller is configured to determine first and second velocities to drive the first and second drive wheels based on an angle of rotation of the column with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for illuminating a mobile imaging system by use of a light source operable to emit light for status indication, pathway illumination, and/or creation of favorable lighting environment. A triggering signal originating from a photosensor arranged to receive light at the mobile imaging system, a signal indicative of movement of the mobile imaging system, or user or system command is used to adjust the lighting source. The light source can be a light emitting diode (LED), collimator lamp, halogen lamp, fluorescent lamp, organic display, or any other light-emitting technology. The light source is adjustable as to color and intensity and can indicate the mobile imaging system's condition, status, or event.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which a safety switch arrangement is assembled to prevent false activation of a subsystem in a medical system. In some embodiments, the safety switching arrangement comprises at least a first and a second type of switching element. In some embodiments, the first and the second type of switch each have an output that is processed by a processor, controller, or logic unit to produce an output signal for activating or deactivating a subsystem in the medical system.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which the presence of a portable detector in a parking mechanism of mobile digital radiography system is used to change the operating mode of the portable detector and a mobile X-Ray system. An existing mobile digital X-Ray imaging system may be retrofitted with parking sensor mechanism for determining the proximity of the portable detector to the mobile digital radiography system. Also provided is a method for controlling a mobile digital imaging system having a mobile X-Ray base and having a parking mechanism for holding a detachable detector. Upon detecting the presence of the detachable detector in the parking mechanism a control signal is generated to alter the speed of the mobile unit and the power consumption status of the detachable detector.