Command sequencer for a CT imaging system
US6266387A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S378/901
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A CT imaging system employs a command sequencer to control the operation of the x-ray source and the data acquisition system. The command sequencer stores a set of commands in a FIFO memory that are read out in sequence to perform a scan. Each command contains a count field which indicates how long it is active and other fields enable different clock sources to be selected, enable commands to be repeated and enable command execution to be halted.
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