Patent ID: 8611501
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: A61B,G01T,G03B

Abstract:
1. An X-ray imaging apparatus comprising: an X-ray sensor configured to convert an X-ray into an image signal; a drive control unit configured to perform wireless communication with an external device and control driving of the X-ray sensor; a power supply unit configured to supply power to the X-ray sensor and the drive control unit; and a display unit configured to display information that is changed in accordance with one of a state of transmission and reception in the wireless communication and a remaining battery level of the power supply unit and in accordance with a driving state of the X-ray sensor, wherein the drive control unit is configured to control the X-ray sensor to transition from a first state of power consumption to a second state of power consumption lower than the first state, in response to a change in a wireless communication state during a predetermined period of time, and wherein, when the wireless communication state changes to an state where communication is not possible during the predetermined period of time, the drive control unit is not allowed to change a driving state of the X-ray sensor.