Method and apparatus for aligning a multi-modality imaging system
US8969829B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/481
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A target object for aligning a multi-modality imaging system includes a body having a cavity therein, a first imaging source being disposed within the cavity, the first imaging source including a body having a cavity defined therein and an emission responsive material disposed within the first imaging source cavity, the first imaging source having a first shape, and a second imaging source being disposed within the cavity, the second imaging source including a body having a cavity defined therein and a magnetic resonance responsive material disposed within the second imaging source cavity, the second imaging source having a second shape that is different than the first shape. A method of aligning a multi-modality imaging system is also provided.
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