Apparatus and method for obtaining computed tomography
US9974493B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4441
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and method for obtaining computed tomography are disclosed. The computed tomography apparatus includes: an X-ray sensor and an X-ray generator disposed on both sides of a subject and facing each other; a first driving unit configured to move at least one of the X-ray sensor and the X-ray generator reciprocally in an angle range; and a second driving unit moving configured to move at least one of the X-ray sensor and the X-ray generator in a vertical direction of the object, simultaneously or alternately with the first driving unit. The computed tomography method includes a first driving step to move reciprocally at least one of an X-ray sensor and an X-ray generator, disposed on both sides of a subject and facing each other, in a range of an angle; and a second driving step to move at least one of the X-ray sensor and the X-ray generator, simultaneously or alternately with the first driving step, to control the at least one of the X-ray sensor and the X-ray generator to move in a vertical direction of the subject.
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