X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-16
2005-08-16
Bruce, David V (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Tomography
C378S004000, C378S901000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06931093
ABSTRACT:
For imaging a 3D data set the method of the invention comprises the following steps in succession: acquisition of images, reconstructing a 3D data set, followed by visualization, the reconstruction being started with a limited initial range of orientations around the direction of a local midprojection from a starting point so as to be visualized, the acquisition being continued during visualization and the reconstruction being updated in accordance with the additional acquisition obtained up to a final result. In particular, the selected part comprises a first visualization covering a range of from about 40° to 60°, with a midprojection at about from 20° to 30°.
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Klotz Erhard Paul Artur
Koppe Reiner
Op De Beek Johannes Catharina Antonius
Bruce David V
Koninklijke Philips Electronics , N.V.
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