Data processing unit positioning in MR-PET imaging system integration
US8818488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/5235
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An integrated magnetic resonance (MR) and positron emission tomography (PET) system includes an MR scanner including a magnet that defines an opening in which a subject is positioned, a set of PET detectors disposed between the magnet and the opening, and a plurality of data processing units, each data processing unit being configured for communication with a respective one or more of the PET detectors of the set of PET detectors. The plurality of data processing units are positioned along a side of the MR scanner not having the opening.
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