Diagnostic imaging system and method using multiple types of imaging detectors
US9173618B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/1603
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A diagnostic imaging system and method using multiple types of imaging detectors are provided. The imaging system includes a gantry having a rotor and a stator and a pair of gamma detectors coupled to the rotor. The imaging system further includes a gamma detector coupled to the stator. The gamma detector coupled to the stator is different than the pair of gamma detectors coupled to the rotor.
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