Abstract: A tomography apparatus that has a support device that can be displaced in a displacement direction for supporting a subject, and at least two acquisition systems disposed in succession in the displacement direction of the support device. The support device has a base that can be displaced relative to the floor and a support plate that can be displaced in the displacement direction relative to the base, such that data acquisitions at respective acquisition positions in the respective acquisition systems under essentially identical acquisition conditions are possible in a simple manner.

Abstract: A method and a system for the automated control of a technical installation (2) having a plurality of installation components (4) that are interconnected by data transmission in order to carry out process steps. Control commands (S) which are generated by a central control device (6) are fed to these components in accordance with process control signals (P) that are sent to the device. Process control signals (P) that are generated in a mobile operator unit (12) are wirelessly transmitted to interfaces (14) and are forwarded by the latter to the control device (6). The installation components (4) for which the system considers the process control signals (P) received from the mobile operator unit (12) during the generation of the corresponding control commands (S) are released using a local characteristic value (O) for the mobile operator unit (12).

Abstract: A tomography imaging system, preferably a CT device, includes at least one acquisition unit and a patient positioning table with a horizontally movable board, which can be slid through the scanning region of the acquisition unit for examination. The imaging system includes at least one first support device, which supports the patient board after passing through the scan region, which support device is directly attached to the acquisition unit on a side of the unit opposite the side facing the patient positioning table. The system can include a second support device, which is mounted on the patient positioning table for supporting the patient board before it enters the scan region of the acquisition unit.

Abstract: A method and a system for the automated control of a technical installation (2) having a plurality of installation components (4) that are interconnected by data transmission in order to carry out process steps. Control commands (S) which are generated by a central control device (6) are fed to these components in accordance with process control signals (P) that are sent to the device. Process control signals (P) that are generated in a mobile operator unit (12) are wirelessly transmitted to interfaces (14) and are forwarded by the latter to the control device (6). The installation components (4) for which the system considers the process control signals (P) received from the mobile operator unit (12) during the generation of the corresponding control commands (S) are released using a local characteristic value (O) for the mobile operator unit (12).

Abstract: A computed tomography apparatus has a gantry that is rotatable around a rotational axis and a detector permanently disposed relative to the gantry, for determining an unbalanced mass of the gantry and a calculating unit for calculating the location or locations at the gantry at which a weight or at which weights should be arranged for compensating the unbalanced mass.

Abstract: A computed tomography apparatus has a gantry that is rotatable around a rotational axis and a detector for determining an unbalanced mass of the gantry and a calculating unit for calculating the location or locations at the gantry at which a weight or at which weights should be arranged for compensating the unbalanced mass.

Abstract: A computer tomography apparatus has a stationary part in which a live ring is rotatably seated, the live ring carrying heat generating components such as an x-ray source and a radiation detector, which are disposed on opposite sides of an opening in which an examination subject is received. The stationary part and the live ring limit a sealed annular channel therebetween, the channel having at least one inlet opening and at least one outlet opening for a gaseous coolant. A conduit, which also contains a circulating coolant, has various portions disposed to carry away heat from the heat generating components, and another portion disposed within the annular channel so that the heat can be removed therefrom by the gaseous coolant.