Computed tomography system and method

Details Computed tomography system and method Computed tomography system and method

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Kao, Chih-Cheng G (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Computerized tomography

C378S010000, C378S019000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07912174

ABSTRACT:
A computed tomography system having a fixed X-ray source [10]for producing a fan beam [20], a fixed digital detector [12]and a manipulator [14]for holding and rotating an object [16]to be inspected. Left and right projections of the rotated object on the fixed digital detector are used to determine a central ray, reconstruction of an image of the object being based on the central ray position. A corresponding method and apparatus are also disclosed.

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