Multi-detector array imaging system

US8532251B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KONINIKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V. · NL

Inventors

• Randall P. Luhta · Highland Heights, US
• Marc A. Chappo · Elyria, US
• Brian E. Harwood · Rocky River, US
• Rodney A. Mattson · Mentor, US
• Chris J. Vrettos · Mentor, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 15, 2010
• Grant date: Sep 10, 2013
• Expiry date: Jun 19, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01T1/2985
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An imaging system (100) includes a radiation source (108) that emits radiation that traverses an examination region (106) and a detection system (114) that detects radiation that traverses the examination region (106) and generates a signal indicative thereof. The detection system (114) includes a first detector array (1141-114N) and a second detector array (1141-114N). The first and second detector arrays (1141-114N) are separately distinct detector arrays and at least one of the detector arrays (1141-114N) is moveable with respect to the radiation beam. A reconstructor (116) reconstructs the signal and generates volumetric image data indicative thereof.