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Adjustable dual-detector image data acquisition system

US5444252A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1993
Grant dateAug 22, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/037
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved image acquisition system allows the angular displacement between two detectors to be adjusted between 90.degree. and 180.degree. to reduce the imaging time for both 360.degree. and 180.degree. scans. A patient table is displaced vertically and horizontally from a lateral axis to allow the body of a patient to be positioned next to the detectors and to improve resolution.

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