Mammography apparatus with proportional collimation

Details Mammography apparatus with proportional collimation Mammography apparatus with proportional collimation

1995-11-22

1997-05-06

Porta, David P.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Mammography

378150, H05G 130

Patent

active

056278691

ABSTRACT:
A mammography apparatus for obtaining mammography images with optimal beam collimation is disclosed. Proportional control of collimator element position based upon compression paddle position and dimension inputs is provided to obtain optimal collimation of the X-ray beam for a desired imaging technique and compressed breast thickness.

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