System and method of fast switching for spectral imaging
US7844030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05G1/58
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system includes a generator configured to output at least one voltage level and an x-ray source configured to generate x-rays directed toward an object. The system includes a module coupled to the output of the generator and to an input of the x-ray source and configured to switch or assist in switching an output to the x-ray source between a first voltage level and a second voltage level.
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