Multi-aperture single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging apparatus
US7786444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/249
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and systems for improving image quality of single photon nuclear imaging systems, such as single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) systems for imaging of an object under study, such as small objects including small animals of different sizes using synthetic apertures. The methods and systems include processes and instrumentations for high-resolution, high detection efficiency leading to lower image noise and artifact-free synthetic aperture single photon nuclear images, such as SPECT images. Also, the method and systems provide design parameters, hardware settings, and data acquisition processes for optimal imaging of objects having different sizes.
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