Walk-through imaging system having vertical linear x-ray source
US8654919B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/167
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method for acquiring x-ray imaging data from a subject is disclosed. The x-ray imaging system includes a first support structure oriented in a vertical fashion and a second support structure oriented in a vertical fashion and spaced apart from the first support structure to define a scanning area configured to receive a subject to be scanned. A linear x-ray source is affixed to the first support structure on one side of the scanning area and is oriented in a vertical fashion, with the linear x-ray source configured to emit x-rays towards the subject. A linear detector arrangement is affixed to the second support structure on another side of the scanning area and is generally opposite the linear x-ray source. The linear detector arrangement is configured to receive x-rays after passing through the subject.
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