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Diagnostic imaging system and method using multiple types of imaging detectors

US9173618B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2009
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 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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