Electron beam computed tomographic scanner system with helical or tilted target, collimator, and detector components to eliminate cone beam error and to scan continuously moving objects
US6735271B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2211/428
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A scanning electron beam computed tomographic system eliminates axial offset between target and detector by disposing the target, collimator, and detector such that active portions of the target and detector are always diametrically opposite each other. This result is achieved by providing a helical target, collimator, and detector, or by providing planar target, collimator, and detector components that are inclined relative to the vertical axis such that active portions of the target and detector are always diametrically opposite each other. Either configuration eliminates cone beam error and the necessity to correct for same. Further, the system can provide multi-slice scanning of an object that is in constant motion at a critical velocity, without having to interpolate data. Conventional helical scanning may still be undertaken. Detector elements can be disposed axially to improve signal/noise ratio and to produce a cone beam cancellation effect.
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