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Method and apparatus for multi-dimensional parallel MR imaging

US7449888B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2005
Grant dateNov 11, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/3415
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus of multi-directional acceleration for parallel imaging. An RF coil assembly is constructed to have a plurality of RF coils arranged in axial and tangential direction for image data acquisition with acceleration in at least two dimensions.

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