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Inverse geometry volume computed tomography systems

US8594272B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2011
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 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 stationary x-ray sources for producing x-ray radiation are used. A rotating collimator located between the plurality of x-ray sources and the human patient is also used. A rotating detector can also be used.

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