Phantom for optical and magnetic resonance imaging quality control
US6675035B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/58
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A breast-shaped phantom for optical imaging comprises a cup in the shape of a human breast in its natural pendant position and a filler occupying the volume of the cup. The cup forms an outer skin of the phantom with a thickness similar to human skin and with optical transparency at selected optical wavelengths similar to human skin. The filler material has optical scattering and absorption characteristics similar to human breast tissue.A method for making the phantom is also disclosed.
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