Three-dimensional x-ray imaging system

An imaging system for generating an image of a planar segment of an object is disclosed. The imaging system includes an x-ray source, a planar detector, and a controller. The x-ray source generates x-rays from first and second source points, the x-rays from the first and second source points passing...

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Main Author CHOPRA NASREEN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 21.07.2005
Edition7
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DIAGNOSIS
ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
ELECTRICITY
GAMMA RAY OR X-RAY MICROSCOPES
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIRCHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
IRRADIATION DEVICES
MEASURING
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
NUCLEAR PHYSICS
PHYSICS
SURGERY
TECHNIQUES FOR HANDLING PARTICLES OR IONISING RADIATION NOTOTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
TESTING
X-RAY TECHNIQUE
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Summary:An imaging system for generating an image of a planar segment of an object is disclosed. The imaging system includes an x-ray source, a planar detector, and a controller. The x-ray source generates x-rays from first and second source points, the x-rays from the first and second source points passing through the object. The planar detector includes a plurality of photodetectors covered by a layer of scintillation material that converts x-rays into visible light, the planar detector is positioned to receive x-rays from the first and second source points after the x-rays have passed through the object. The controller selects which of the source points generates the x-rays at any given time. The controller reads a first image formed by x-rays from the first source point and stored in a first portion of the planar detector while a second portion of the photodetectors measures x-rays from the second source point.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20040758934