Compact x-ray devices, systems, and methods for tomosynthesis, fluoroscopy, and stereotactic imaging
US11950944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J35/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Compact x-ray devices, systems, and methods for capturing in tomosynthesis, two-dimensional radiography, fluoroscopy, and stereotactic imaging modes. In some embodiments, the compact x-ray imaging system includes an x-ray source array including spatially distributed x-ray focal spots and a digital area x-ray detector. In some embodiments, the imaging system includes an electronic switching device configured to alternate the imaging mode of the system. In some embodiments, the imaging system includes a mechanical support configured to enable a position and orientation of the x-ray source array and the digital area x-ray detector to be adjusted such that both upper and lower extremities of a patient can be imaged using various imaging modes while a position of the plurality of spatially distributed x-ray focal spots with respect to the digital area x-ray detector remains unchanged.
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