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Complete 3D CT data acquisition using practical scanning paths on the surface of a sphere

US5278884A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1992
Grant dateJan 11, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S378/901
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Complete CT data acquisition is provided by scanning path trajectories located on a sphere or approximately located on a sphere. The scanning path trajectories are at least bounded between two relatively close spheres. The various scanning paths include sinusoids, square waves, circles, and arcs.

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