Contrast-enhanced imaging of objects
US9629594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4035
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A contrast-enhanced imaging of an object is performed by an imaging device having a movable radiation source. A first projection image sequence of the object along a first trajectory over which the radiation source moves is recorded by radiation having a first energy spectrum. Subsequently, a second projection image sequence of the object along a second trajectory over which the radiation source moves is recorded by radiation having a second energy spectrum. A reconstruction of a three-dimensional subtraction image in relation to the different energy spectra is carried out by the first and second projection image sequence. In addition, a two-dimensional subtraction image in relation to the different energy spectra is reconstructed with the aid of the first and second projection image sequence. In this way, apart from a three-dimensional subtraction image, a two-dimensional subtraction image is also provided for better analysis of object characteristics.
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