Systems, methods, and devices for multi-energy X-ray imaging
US10695020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J35/045
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system can have an x-ray source that generates a series of individual x-ray pulses for multi-energy imaging. A first x-ray pulse can have a first energy level and a subsequent second x-ray pulse in the series can have a second energy level different from the first energy level. An x-ray imager can receive the x-rays from the x-ray source and can detect the received x-rays for image generation. A generator interface box (GIB) controls the x-ray source to provide the series of individual x-ray pulses and synchronizes detection by the x-ray imager with generation of the individual x-ray pulses. The GIB can control x-ray pulse generation and synchronization to optimize image generation while minimizing unnecessary x-ray irradiation.
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