Method of testing a radiology apparatus and computer program

Details Method of testing a radiology apparatus and computer program Method of testing a radiology apparatus and computer program

2006-04-04

2006-04-04

McCall, Eric S. (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Instrument proving or calibrating

Displacement, motion, distance, or position

C378S207000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07021118

ABSTRACT:
Collimation device of the type intended to direct an energy beam in a given direction and at a given solid angle, the collimation device being capable of being installed on output of an energy beam generating arrangement and of being connected to a control unit. The collimation device includes the ability for testing operation of the assembly formed by the energy beam generating arrangement, the collimation device and the control unit.

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