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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 07, 2017
Merge Healthcare Incorporated, Chicago, IL (US);
Michael W. Ferro, Jr., Chicago, IL (US);
MERGE HEALTHCARE INCORPORATED, Chicago, IL (US);
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.