Method of determining and displaying a helical artifact index

Details Method of determining and displaying a helical artifact index Method of determining and displaying a helical artifact index

2006-01-03

2006-01-03

Smith, Ruth S. (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S425000, C128S922000, C378S004000, C378S901000, C382S131000, C382S260000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06983180

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and process for determining and displaying a helical artifact index to a system operator are provided. The HAI is determined by acquiring and processing imaging data of a phantom. The HAI is then displayed to the operator on a console so that the operator may, if necessary, reset the scanning parameters or select a new scanning protocol that will result in a reconstructed image of a subject having reduced artifact presence. By providing a likelihood of artifact presence to the system operator, the present invention eliminates the need for the operator to recall those scanning profiles that are susceptible to high artifact presence.

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