Patent ID: 6400155
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: A61B,G01R

Abstract:
An MRI control system for controlling the operation of an MRI scanner from within an MRI exam room in which the MRI scanner is located, an RF shield defining a boundary of the MRI exam room, said control system comprising:an MRI compatible infrared remote control device located within the MRI exam room for producing infrared control signals within the MRI exam room, said infrared remote control device adapted for use by a doctor or technician within the MRI exam room; an infrared receiver positioned for receiving infrared control signals emitted by said infrared remote control device and producing electrical control signals in response thereto; an MRI controller located outside the boundary of the MRI exam room, said MRI controller operatively connected to said infrared receiver for receiving control information, said MRI controller operatively connected to the MRI scanner for controlling the MRI scanner and receiving scan information, said MRI controller operable to control operation of the MRI scanner in response to infrared control signals emitted by said infrared remote control device based upon control information received from said infrared receiver.