Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Semiconductor system
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-25
2006-04-25
Gabor, Otilia (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Semiconductor system
C250S370080
Reexamination Certificate
active
07034310
ABSTRACT:
An imaging system for imaging a living organism that is treated with a radionuclide emitting positrons is provided. A portion of the emitted positrons create photons within said living organism. The living organism is placed between first and second detection systems, which are diametrically opposed. The first and second detection systems are comprised of a plurality of position sensitive detectors. A portion of said photons are detected within said detection systems. A multi-channel readout system is coupled to the position sensitive detectors. A display system is coupled to the multi-channel readout system and includes a processor which determines directions of the portion of said photons.
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Gabor Otilia
Snider Ronald R.
Snider & Associates
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