Imaging chain for digital tomosynthesis on a flat panel detector
US7433507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2211/436
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of creating and displaying images resulting from digital tomosynthesis performed on a subject using a flat panel detector is disclosed. The method includes the step of acquiring a series of x-ray images of the subject, where each x-ray image is acquired at different angles relative to the subject. The method also includes the steps of applying a first set of corrective measures to the series of images, reconstructing the series of images into a series of slices through the subject, and applying a second set of corrective measures to the slices. The method further includes the step of displaying the images or slices according to at least one of a plurality of display options.
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