Computer tomography apparatus

A method of imaging a subject with an imaging device, the method comprising:

• providing an imaging apparatus for use with an imaging device to image a subject on a supporting surface, the imaging device including an annular gantry and a table motor, the annular gantry having an opening, the imaging apparatus comprising:
• a base frame in a fixed position relative to the supporting surface;
• a platform supporting the annular gantry of the imaging device;
• a rail system coupling the platform to the base frame and configured to facilitate linear movement of the platform relative to the base frame and the supporting surface;
• a positioning motor operably coupled to the platform and the base frame;
• and
• a tray configured to support the subject or a portion thereof for imaging;
• positioning the subject or a portion thereof on the tray;
• moving, via the positioning motor, the platform and the annular gantry relative to the base frame on the rail system, wherein the positioning motor and the table motor are synchronized to provide coordinated operation;
• and
• imaging the subject or a portion thereon on the tray with the annular gantry, the tray being in a fixed position relative to the supporting surface.

A method of imaging a subject with an imaging device, the method comprising:

• providing an imaging apparatus for use with an imaging device to image a subject on a supporting surface, the imaging device including an annular gantry, the annular gantry having an opening, the imaging apparatus comprising:
• a base frame in a fixed position relative to the supporting surface;
• a platform supporting the annular gantry of the imaging device;
• a rail system coupling the platform to the base frame and configured to facilitate linear movement of the platform relative to the base frame and the supporting surface;
• a positioning motor operably coupled to the platform and the base frame;
• and
• a tray configured to support the subject or a portion thereof for imaging;
• positioning the subject or a portion thereof on the tray;
• actuating the positioning motor based on a signal transmitted from the imaging device or the imaging apparatus to move the platform and the annular gantry relative to the base frame on the rail system;
• and
• imaging the subject or a portion thereon on the tray with the annular gantry, the tray being in a fixed position relative to the supporting surface during imaging of the subject.