Method and apparatus for irradiating a target
US7221733B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus (10) for irradiating a target includes a radiation source (12) for generating a radiation beam and a multiple leaf beam adjuster (16) for collimating and adjusting the shape of the radiation beam from the radiation source (12) that would be projected on the target. An image detector (17) detects generates an image signal of the target. In response to the image signal, a control module (18) generate a beam adjustment signal for controlling the beam adjuster (16), thereby enabling the radiation beam from the radiation source (12) to track the movement of the target.
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