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Flat panel detector based slot scanning configuration

US7200201B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2004
Grant dateApr 3, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/027
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a diagnostic X-ray device, system or apparatus for performing diagnostic radiology and a method of configuring such a diagnostic X-ray device, system or apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to a diagnostic system for forming at least one image of an object having enhanced contrast. The system comprises a beam source adapted to produce an imaging beam and a masking member adapted to form at least one beam portion from the imaging beam and adapted to image the object. The system further comprises a flat panel detector positioned in a path of at least one beam portion penetrating the object and adapted to form at least one image of the object.

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