Inverse geometry volume computed tomography systems
US8509380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J35/116
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention pertains to an apparatus and method for inverse geometry volume computed tomography medical imaging of a human patient. A plurality of x-ray sources for producing x-ray radiation are used. The gaps between the x-ray sources is less than 20 cm. A collimator located between the plurality of x-ray sources and the human patient is also used. A detector is also used.
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