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Method and apparatus for quantifying tissue fat content

US6999549B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 2002
Grant dateFeb 14, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/482
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for obtaining data includes quantifying tissue fat content using a multi-energy computed tomography (MECT) system.

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