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Spiral CT device and Three-dimensional image reconstruction method

US11346975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 2017
Grant dateMay 31, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V5/224
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a spiral Computed Tomography (CT) device and a three-dimensional image reconstruction method. The spiral CT device includes: an inspection station operable to carry an object to be inspected and defining an inspection space; a rotational supporting apparatus disposed around the inspection space; a plurality of X-ray sources located on the rotational supporting apparatus; and a plurality of X-ray receiving apparatuses located on the rotational supporting apparatus and opposing to the plurality of X-ray sources respectively, wherein the plurality of X-ray sources and the plurality of X-ray receiving apparatuses are rotational synchronously with the rotational supporting apparatus, wherein the plurality of X-ray sources are closely disposed and fan-shaped X-ray beams provided by the plurality of X-ray sources cover the inspection space with a minimum degree of overlapping.

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