X-ray tube devices and methods for imaging systems
US10297414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/032
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An X-ray tube may include a housing, a cathode, an anode, and a tube auxiliary unit or an authentication module. The cathode and the anode are positioned within the housing. The cathode and the anode are spaced apart such that a target surface of the anode is positioned to receive electrons emitted by the cathode. The tube auxiliary unit may be coupled to the housing. The tube auxiliary unit may include X-ray tube data including tube calibration data based on parameters of the X-ray tube. The authentication module may be configured to authenticate the X-ray tube with a tube control unit.
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