X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Electronic circuit – With display or signaling
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-17
2005-05-17
Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Electronic circuit
With display or signaling
C378S062000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06895076
ABSTRACT:
An x-ray system is controlled to obtain a view of an area of a patient that is larger than a field of view of an x-ray detector. Individual images are obtained of portions of the area of the subject that, when combined, can be used to get a view of the area of the subject. Positions of individual images are determined. The positions are preferably calculated to avoid placing structures that tend to move or that are dose sensitive in an area of overlap of the individual images. Also, the positions are preferably calculated to reduce overall exposure to a subject, especially by reducing unnecessary double exposure.
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Halsmer Matthew A.
Warp Richard J.
Foley & Lardner LLP
GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company LLC
Kao Chih-Cheng Glen
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