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Device and automatic method for the geometrical calibration of an X-ray imaging system

US5442674A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1994
Grant dateAug 15, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00712
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A phantom constituted by a helix is used. This helix enables an automatic geometrical calibration of any X-ray imaging system that uses a plane detector.

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