Method of obtaining x-ray images
US12324690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/5211
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An x-ray imaging apparatus comprises a panel including individually energisable x-ray emitters, a detector and a processor, wherein the emitters and detector remain relatively stationary. The first set of x-ray emitters of the panel is energised to direct x-rays at the first object and surrounding area. The detector detects x-rays passing through the first object and surrounding area. Detected x-rays are processed to create a first x-ray image of the first object and surrounding area. A region of interest is selected from the first image which is smaller than the image of the first object and surrounding area. A second set of x-ray emitters of the panel is energised to direct x-rays at the region of interest. The detector detects x-rays passing through the region of interest. Detected x-rays are processed to create images of the region of interest to obtain tomosynthesis data showing structure of the region of interest.
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