Phantoms and associated methods for calibrating imaging systems
US9726745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1076
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide phantoms, and associated methods of calibration which are suitable for use in both medical resonance imaging and radiographic imaging systems. A phantom for calibration of a medical imaging system, comprises a first component having a first outer shape, a portion of which defines part of at least one pocket; and a second component coupled to the first component and having a second outer shape, a portion of which defines another part of the at least one pocket. At least one of the first and second components comprises a reservoir, the reservoir having a shape at least a portion of which locates a center of the at least one pocket.
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