Method of creating images in computed tomography (CT), and...

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2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Glick, Edward J (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Computerized tomography

C378S015000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08000433

ABSTRACT:
A method is for image reconstruction for computed tomography with a non-one-dimensional, extended detector. The rays of the detector are weighted during the backprojection as a function of their position in the beam.

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