Patent ID: 7502439
Filing Date: 2009-03-10
Classification: A61B,G01N

Abstract:
1. A radiographic apparatus for generating a scout image of a subject, said apparatus comprising: an irradiator for irradiating the subject with radiation rays; a detector for detecting the radiation rays applied by said irradiator and passed through the subject; a rotating unit for moving said irradiator and said detector so as to rotate around the subject to a position for performing a scout scan; an input unit for inputting subject information for the subject on which the scout scan is performed; a storing unit for storing said position in association with the subject information, said position of said irradiator selected from two irradiator positions that vary by a 180 degree view angle inputted into said input unit, a first irradiator position of the two irradiator positions providing a reduced dose of radiation rays on a region of the subject compared to a second irradiator position of the two irradiator positions, said irradiator applying radiation rays to the subject only in said position; and a setting unit for setting said position of said irradiator in which the scout scan is performed by reading said position of said irradiator from said storing unit in association with the subject information inputted into said input unit.