X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-07
2009-06-09
Glick, Edward J (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C378S901000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07545901
ABSTRACT:
Two-dimensional or three-dimensional, time-resolved CT frame images are acquired during a dynamic study of a subject. A composite image is produced and this is used to reconstruct each CT frame image by weighting the backprojection of each projection view acquired for that image frame by the corresponding value in the composite image. This weighted backprojection enables artifact-free image frames to be produced with far fewer projection views of the subject. The composite image may be reconstructed from views acquired separately, or it may be produced by combining views acquired during the course of the dynamic study.
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Corbett John M
Glick Edward J
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Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
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