Dedicated breast computed tomography system
US10966676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4241
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a computed tomography system, comprising: a table with a hole therein, wherein the table is configured to support a person lying face down thereon, with at least one of the person's breasts projecting through the hole; an X-ray source; an X-ray detector comprising a plurality of pixels; wherein the X-ray source is configured to rotate around the at least one of the person's breasts.
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