Systems and methods for delivering radiotherapy
US11033760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0626
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radiotherapy system and method for delivering radiotherapy are provided. In some aspects, the radiotherapy system includes beam director comprising a radiation source configured to generate radiation for irradiating a patient, the beam director having at least four degrees of freedom of movement. The radiotherapy system also includes a controller configured to operate the beam director to irradiate the patient in accordance with a radiation treatment plan, wherein the radiation treatment plan is generated based on a solution space determined by the at least four degrees of freedom of movement of the beam director.
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