Integrated multi-mode mammography/tomosynthesis X-ray system and method
US8175219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for multi-mode breast x-ray imaging which comprises a compression arm assembly for compressing and immobilizing a breast for x-ray imaging, an x-ray tube assembly, and an x-ray image receptor is provided. The system is configured for a plurality of imaging protocols and modes.
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