Computed tomography apparatus and method using plurality of light sources
US11969272B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/56
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A computed tomography (CT) apparatus according to various embodiments may include a gantry including a first rotation device, a second rotation device and a third rotation device which have a ring shape, share an axis of rotation, and are rotatable independently of one another, a plurality of first light sources provided on the first rotation device at regular intervals and configured to emit X-rays to a subject, a plurality of second light sources provided on the second rotation device at regular intervals and configured to emit X-rays to the subject, a detector provided on a region of the third rotation device and configured to detect X-rays passing through the subject, and one or more processors.
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