X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-08
2008-07-08
Kiknadze, Irakli (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C378S004000, C378S901000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07397886
ABSTRACT:
A method for obtaining data including scanning an object using a multi-energy computed tomography (MECT) system to obtain data to generate an anatomical image, and decomposing the obtained data to generate a first density image representative of bone material and a second density image representative of soft-tissue. The method further includes segmenting at least one of the first density image and the second density image, and volume rendering the second density image.
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Avinash Gopal B.
Sabol John Michael
Walker Matthew Joseph
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
General Electric Company
Kiknadze Irakli
Moore Christine
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