Methods and apparatus for 4DCT imaging systems

Details Methods and apparatus for 4DCT imaging systems Methods and apparatus for 4DCT imaging systems

2006-04-10

2008-10-28

Kao, Chih-Cheng G (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Computerized tomography

Reexamination Certificate

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07443946

ABSTRACT:
A method includes receiving cine scan data, receiving a plurality of target phases of a periodic waveform, and generating a plurality of images, each image centered at one of the received target phases. A phase shall represent a percentage of a period of a repeating cycle.

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