# US 10,368,828 B2 · Remote diagnostic imaging > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,368,828 B2 - Document ID: US10368828B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/644,393 - Filed: 2017-07-07 - Published: 2017-10-26 - Granted: 2019-08-06 - Earliest claimed: 2009-11-25 - Assignees: Merge Healthcare Incorporated - Applicants: Merge Healthcare Incorporated - Inventors: Michael W. Ferro, Jr. - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10368828B2 ## CPC - A61B 6/548: {Remote control of the apparatus or devices} - A61B 6/06: Diaphragms - A61B 6/4417: {related to combined acquisition of different diagnostic modalities} - A61B 6/4429: {related to the mounting of source units and detector units} - A61B 6/463: {characterised by displaying multiple images or images and diagnostic data on one display} - A61B 6/465: {adapted to display user selection data, e.g. graphical user interface, icons or menus} - A61B 6/566: {involving communication between diagnostic systems} - G06Q 20/10: specially adapted for electronic funds transfer [EFT] systems; specially adapted for home banking systems - G16H 30/20: for handling medical images, e.g. DICOM, HL7 or PACS - G16H 40/67: for remote operation - G16Z 99/00: Subject matter not provided for in other main groups of this subclass - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - G06Q: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - G16H: HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA - G16Z: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## Abstract Systems and methods for performing remote diagnostic imaging. One system includes a stand-alone imaging station including a first housing module and a diagnostic imaging device. The diagnostic imaging device is contained within the first housing module and includes a radiation source and a radiation detector. The imaging station also includes a door and a device. The door is coupled to the first housing module and configured to allow a patient to enter the first housing module. The device is configured to receive payment information for a diagnostic imaging procedure performed using the diagnostic imaging device. The device may be magnetic stripe reader, a bill pay unit, a user identification card dispenser, or a scanner. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A stand-alone imaging station comprising: a first housing module; a diagnostic imaging device contained within the first housing module, the diagnostic imaging device including a radiation source and a radiation detector; a door coupled to the first housing module and configured to allow a patient to enter the first housing module; and a device coupled to a surface of the stand-alone imaging station and configured to receive payment information for a diagnostic imaging procedure performed using the diagnostic imaging device, wherein the device configured to receive the payment information is coupled to a wall of the stand-alone imaging station. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 1, wherein the device configured to receive the payment information includes one selected from a group consisting of a magnetic stripe reader, a bill pay unit, a user identification card dispenser, and a scanner. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 1, wherein the first housing module includes a wall having a lead lining. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 1, wherein the door includes a lock configured to maintain the door in a locked state at least while the diagnostic imaging device captures a diagnostic image, and wherein the lock is a remotely-controlled lock. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 4, further comprising a controller included in the stand-alone imaging station including a processing unit, the processing unit configured to receive a control signal from a remote device through a network to operate the diagnostic imaging device. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 1, further comprising a second housing module, the first housing module and the second housing module being separate and configured to be assembled together. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 6, wherein the device configured to receive the payment information is located on an external surface of the second housing module. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 1, wherein the first housing module has a length between eight and fourteen feet and a width between two and eight feet. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 6, wherein the first housing module and the second housing module each include a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion and the bottom portion being separate from each other and configured to be assembled together. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 1, wherein the radiation source is supported by a first mounting portion and wherein the radiation detector is supported by a second mounting portion positioned opposite the first mounting portion. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 10, further comprising a first positioning device coupled to the first mounting portion, the first positioning device configured to move the radiation source along a length of the first mounting portion. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 11, further comprising a first motor coupled to the first positioning device to move the radiation source. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 12, further comprising a second positioning device coupled to the second mounting portion, and a second motor coupled to the second positioning device to move the radiation detector along a second length of the second mounting portion. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 13, wherein the first motor and the second motor are configured to synchronously adjust a position of the radiation source and the radiation detector in response to a single positioning command. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 1, further comprising a collimator configured to adjust a first field-of-view of the radiation source. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 1, further comprising a surveillance device coupled to the radiation source, and positioned above the radiation source. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 16, wherein the surveillance device is a camera, and wherein the radiation source has a first field-of-view that is smaller than a second field-of-view of the surveillance device. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 1, further comprising a device configured to determine a distance between the patient and the radiation source when the patient has entered the first housing module. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The stand-alone imaging station of claim 1, further comprising a scale to determine a weight of the patient. ### Claim 20 A stand-alone imaging station comprising: a first housing module; a second housing module, the first housing module and the second housing module being separate and configured to be assembled together; a diagnostic imaging device contained within the first housing module, the diagnostic imaging device including a radiation source and a radiation detector; a door coupled to the first housing module and configured to allow a patient to enter the first housing module; and a device coupled to a surface of the stand-alone imaging station and configured to receive payment information for a diagnostic imaging procedure performed using the diagnostic imaging device, wherein the device configured to receive the payment information is located on an external surface of the second housing module.