X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-25
2011-01-25
Ho, Allen C. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C378S010000, C378S057000, C378S058000, C378S208000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07876875
ABSTRACT:
Computed tomography (CT) systems and related methods involving multi-target inspection are provided are provided. In this regard, a representative method includes: simultaneously directing X-rays toward multiple targets from an X-ray source; during the directing of the X-rays, independently reorienting the targets with respect to the X-ray source; and obtaining information corresponding to attenuation of the X-rays attributable to the multiple targets for producing computed tomography images of the targets.
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McKim Royce
Warner Rodney H.
Ho Allen C.
United Technologies Corp.
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