Automatically determining a beam parameter for radiation treatment planning
US7590219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for automatically determining a beam parameter at each of a plurality of treatment nodes are disclosed. The beam parameter may include a beam shape, beam size and/or beam orientation. Systems and methods for automatically selecting multiple collimators in a radiation treatment system are also disclosed.
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