X-ray computed tomography apparatus
US7085343B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4488
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An X-ray computed tomography apparatus of this invention includes a first data detecting system which includes a first X-ray tube and a first X-ray detector and a second data detecting system which includes a second X-ray tube and a second X-ray detector. A reconstructing unit reconstructs image data on the basis of the data detected by at least one of the first and second data detecting systems. A monitoring unit monitors the first data detecting system. In a period during which the first data detecting system is normal, data acquisition is performed by both the first and second data detecting systems. In a period during which the first data detecting system is faulty, data acquisition is performed by the second data detecting system alone.
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