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Calibration apparatus and method for computed tomography

US10478147B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2014
Grant dateNov 19, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N23/046
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A calibration object is imaged in a radiographic system such as a CT system. The images are processed to calibrate the system, without prior measurement of the calibration object. Initial estimates are refined to improve accuracy.

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