Apparatus and method for multi-modal imaging
US7734325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/508
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An imaging system for imaging an object. The imaging system includes a support member adapted to receive the object in an immobilized state. The system also includes first means for imaging the immobilized object in a first imaging mode to capture a first image, and second means for imaging the immobilized object in a second imaging mode, different from the first imaging mode, to capture a second image. The first imaging mode is selected from the group: x-ray mode and radio isotopic mode. The second imaging mode is selected from the group: bright-field mode and dark-field mode. A removable phosphor screen is employed when the first image is captured and not employed when the second image is captured. The phosphor screen is adapted to transduce ionizing radiation to visible light. The phosphor screen is adapted to be removable without moving the immobilized object. The system can further include means for generating a third image comprised of the first and second image.
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