X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Ho, Allen C. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C378S010000, C378S016000, C378S057000, C378S098900, C378S122000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07864917
ABSTRACT:
An imaging apparatus includes a multi-dimensional assembly supporting a plurality of x-ray sources that are individually addressable. The plurality of x-ray sources is further configurable to simultaneously emit x-ray spectra at different mean energies. Furthermore, the multi-dimensional assembly includes a plurality of x-ray detectors that are arranged to detect at least a part of the x-rays that are emitted from at least one of the x-ray sources.
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Adriaansz Matthijs
Bachmann Peter Klaus
Kroon Han
Nikol Hans
Ribbing Carolina
Ho Allen C.
Koninklijke Philips Electronics , N.V.
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