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Method and apparatus for aligning a fourth generation computed tomography system

US7281850B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2005
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/583
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for the alignment of a fourth generation Computed Tomography (CT) system is provided. The method includes receiving X-ray scan data from the CT system, and processing the received X-ray scan data to automatically generate alignment correction information to align the CT system.

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