Breast calcification imaging phantoms and methods of use
US12193868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00716
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radiographic phantom comprises: a body comprising a wax material or a wax-like material, wherein the body has an x-ray attenuation value that is approximately the same as that of a human tissue; and a plurality of crystalline test objects positioned on or within the body. A method comprises: obtaining a radiographic phantom comprising a body and a plurality of crystalline test objects positioned on or within the body, wherein the body comprises a wax material or a wax-like material, and wherein the body has an x-ray attenuation value that is approximately the same as that of a human breast tissue; performing an operation of the radiographic phantom and using a device; and assessing a performance of the device based on the operation.
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