Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system – Measured signal processing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-13
2007-03-13
Hoff, Marc S. (Department: 2857)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system
Measured signal processing
C702S066000, C702S074000, C073S861060, C708S426000, C708S005000, C378S064000, C378S065000, C600S413000, C600S427000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11218960
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for physiological gating for radiation therapy is disclosed. A method and system for detecting and predictably estimating regular cycles of physiological activity or movements is disclosed. Another disclosed aspect of the invention is directed to predictive actuation of gating system components. Yet another disclosed aspect of the invention is directed to physiological gating of radiation treatment based upon the phase of the physiological activity.
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Hoff Marc S.
Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc.
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