Method and system for increasing resolution in a radiotherapy system
US6142925A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/103
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method and system aspects for increasing resolution of a radiotherapy system to achieve virtual fractional monitor unit radiation delivery are described. Included in a method aspect, and system for achieving same, is identification of a desired treatment dose, the desired treatment dose exceeding a resolution of a radiation treatment device. Further included is the development of a schedule of treatment sessions for delivering the desired treatment dose by the radiation treatment device that produces a combined treatment dose equaling the desired treatment dose without exceeding the resolution within each treatment session.
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