Flat panel detector based slot scanning configuration
US7286636B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2026 |
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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