A mobile CT imaging system comprising a frame; a CT imaging unit mounted
to the frame, wherein the CT imaging unit is adapted to scan anatomical
objects and generate images of the same; a transport mechanism mounted to
the frame, wherein the transport mechanism comprises a fine movement
mechanism for moving the CT imaging unit precisely, relative to the
patient, during scanning; an onboard networking unit mounted to the
frame, wherein the on-board networking unit is adapted to connect the CT
imaging unit to a workstation, hospital PACs system or other IT network
without requiring the use of conventional physical cabling during the
same; and an on-board power unit mounted to the frame, wherein the
onboard power unit is adapted to provide the electrical power needed to
operate the CT imaging unit, transport mechanism and networking unit
without requiring the use of conventional physical cabling during the
same.