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Method and apparatus for generating computed tomography images with offset detector geometries
US9001963B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9001963-B2 |
| Application number | US-201013386910-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | Aug 6, 2009 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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In accordance with one aspect of the invention a method and apparatus for generating complete scout scans with CT imaging devices having offset detector geometries is provided. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a method and apparatus for increasing the reconstructable field of view for CT imaging devices having offset detector geometries is provided. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a method and apparatus for image reconstruction for region of interest and full-body imaging with CT imaging devices having offset detector geometries is provided. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a combined x-ray and SPECT imaging system is provided.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A method of generating an image of an object using an imaging apparatus having a detector, comprising the steps of: providing a first gimbal frame; providing a second gimbal frame, wherein the first gimbal frame and second gimbal frame are rotatably connected to one another; providing an x-ray radiation source mounted to the first gimbal frame; providing an x-ray radiation detector mounted to the first gimbal frame; providing at least a pair of…
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- What does patent US9001963B2 cover?
- In accordance with one aspect of the invention a method and apparatus for generating complete scout scans with CT imaging devices having offset detector geometries is provided. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a method and apparatus for increasing the reconstructable field of view for CT imaging devices having offset detector geometries is provided. In accordance with another…
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- Sowards-Emmerd David, Nortmann Charles, Hansis Eberhard, and 2 more
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- Primary CPC classification G06T12/20. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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