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Multi-criteria optimization tools including time-based criteria for radiation therapy

US10912949B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. · US
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL AG · CH

Inventors

Timo Koponen · Espoo, FI
Perttu Niemela · Espoo, FI
Markus Bach · Overath, DE
Jan Timmer · Cologne, DE
Christel Smith · Midland School, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 28, 2018
Grant date	Feb 9, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 26, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N2005/1087
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Multi-criteria optimization of radiation therapy tools for receiving a plurality of criteria including one or more sets of competing objectives. The competing objective can include delivery time criteria, fractionation criteria or similar time-based criteria. One or more radiation therapy plans can be determined based on a multi-criteria optimization of the plurality of criteria for the radiation therapy treatment. The one or more optimized radiation therapy plans can be output for consideration by one or more members of a radiation oncology team.

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