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Method and system for X-ray imaging

US7885375B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2008
Grant dateFeb 8, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/4266
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A technique is provided for imaging a field of view using an X-ray source comprising two or more emission points. The two or more emission points may be independently operated. Independent operation of the two or more emission points in performed in accordance with a list of commands that specifies the operation of the emission points. The list of commands, in one embodiment, is stored in a sequence buffer. In other embodiments, the list of commands is generated for a given usage, without being stored in a sequence buffer.

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