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Dual-energy imaging at reduced sample rates

US8160206B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2010
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2211/408
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the generation of dual-energy X-ray data using a data sampling rate comparable to the rate utilized for single-energy imaging. In accordance with the present technique a reduced kVp switching rate is employed compared to conventional dual-energy imaging. Full angular resolution is achieved in the generated images.

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