Platform for intensity modulated radiation therapy
US10987523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1092
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In certain embodiments novel sparse orthogonal collimators (SOCs) for use in radiotherapy are provided. In certain embodiments the SOCs comprise 2 layer 4 bank orthogonal collimators with 2-8 leaves in each of the 4 banks. Instead of using the limited heuristic approach to create jaw-only IMRT, a novel fluence map optimization method is provided based on wavelet decomposition and this method is used for IMRT. An algorithm to simplify the fluence maps with minimal and predictable dose quality compromise is also provided.
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