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Methods and apparatus for image reconstruction

US7734079B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2005
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/027
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for producing an image of an object with a multi-slice imaging apparatus having a row of detectors are provided. The method includes generating a first partial image using projection data acquired at a first imaging position in a step-and-shoot imaging mode, generating a second partial image using projection data acquired at a second imaging position, and combining the partial images to form a final image.

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