Patient Couch with a Control System and Method for Controlling the Patient Couch

A patient couch with a control system and a method for controlling the patient couch are provided. The control system is based on a three-dimensional (3D) camera for recording first 3D images of a recording area. The 3D camera is attached to the patient couch. An image processing unit for identifying at least one control gesture in the first 3D images allows a safe and fast control of the x-ray device. In order to carry out the control, the control system includes a control unit with a motor for controlling a movement of the patient couch based on the first control gesture. The provided method can reduce the risk of incorrect operation, because a user can very simply and visually control the patient couch. Through the contactless touch on the patient couch, the provided control system is very hygiene.