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Detection collimation unit, detection apparatus and SPECT imaging system

US12228690B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2021
Grant dateFeb 18, 2025
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21K1/025
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed are a detection collimation unit, a detection apparatus and a SPECT imaging system. The detection collimation unit includes: a scintillation crystal array configured to receive a gamma photon emitted by a radioactive source in a detected object; and a number of photoelectric devices configured to receive the gamma photon and converting the gamma photon into a digital signal. The scintillation crystal array includes a number of scintillation crystals. The number of scintillation crystals are arranged substantially in parallel and are spaced from each other. Each scintillation crystal has a side face configured to receive a ray emitted by the radioactive source and an end face. The number of photoelectric devices are coupled to the end faces of the number of scintillation crystals.

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