Localization of a radioactive source within a body of a subject

Details Localization of a radioactive source within a body of a subject Localization of a radioactive source within a body of a subject

2005-08-11

2010-12-07

Vanore, David A (Department: 2881)

Radiant energy

Radiation controlling means

C250S303000, C250S493100, C250S363100, C378S070000, C378S082000, C378S086000, C378S087000, C600S003000, C600S008000, C600S411000, C600S426000, C600S428000, C600S436000

Reexamination Certificate

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07847274

ABSTRACT:
A computerized system40for locating a device. System40includes a sensor module20and a CPU42. A radioactive source38, associated with the device, produces a signal in the form of radioactive disintegrations. Module20includes a radiation detector22capable of receiving a signal from source38attached to the device. Module20produces an output signal34. CPU42receives output signal(s)34and translates output34into directional information relating to a position of source38.

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