X-ray diagnosis apparatus and method for obtaining an X-ray image
US7145980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/503
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for obtaining an X-ray image for an X-ray diagnosis apparatus including plurality of imaging systems, including: collecting first scatter data using a first X-ray detector after an X-ray is irradiated from a first X-ray tube in a first imaging system; collecting second scatter data using a second X-ray detector after an X-ray is irradiated from a second X-ray tube in a second imaging system; collecting first image data including a scatter component using X-ray detectors after an X-ray is irradiated from a third X-ray tube in the first imaging system; collecting second image data including a scatter component using X-ray detectors after an X-ray is irradiated from a fourth X-ray tube in the second imaging system; and obtaining X-ray images for the first and second imaging systems by subtracting the first and second scatter data from the first and second image data including a scatter component, respectively.
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