X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Reexamination Certificate
2009-09-09
2011-12-06
Thomas, Courtney (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
Reexamination Certificate
active
08073104
ABSTRACT:
A system for radiotherapy includes a first imaging system and a second imaging system. The first imaging system generates projection images of an area of interest of an object, and the second imaging system generates portal images of the area of interest of the object synchronously with the generation of the projection images. The radiotherapy system further includes a processing system that receives data associated with the projection images and data associated with the portal images and reconstructs 3D and 4D portal images from the projection images and the portal images.
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Liang Jian
Martinez Alvaro
Yan Di
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Thomas Courtney
William Beaumont Hospital
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