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Method and system for calibrating a positron emission tomography system

US7301144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2004
Grant dateNov 27, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01T1/2985
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and systems for calibrating a positron emission tomography (PET) system are provided. The method includes determining at least one non-acquisition time period for the PET system. The method further includes automatically acquiring calibration data during the at least one non-acquisition time period.

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