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System and method for X-ray imaging

US11724128B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2021
Grant dateAug 15, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21K1/043
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a system and method for X-ray imaging. The method of calculating scatter in an X-ray image may include forming a modulated X-ray image. The method of forming the modulated X-ray image may include acquiring X-rays through a collimator module and an imaged object in sequence to generate an X-ray image group; the acquisition may be performed during a movement of the collimator module in a first direction and the X-ray image group may include a plurality of X-ray images acquired at different times during the movement of the collimator; extracting sub-zones from the plurality of X-ray images in the X-ray image group; combining the sub-zones in the first direction to form the modulated X-ray image. In the present disclosure, an intensity distribution of the X-rays may be adjusted flexibly using a collimator without adding any extra hardware. In addition, scatter components in the X-ray images may be calculated to eliminate the scatter in the X-ray images finally.

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