X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-29
2010-06-29
Glick, Edward J (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C378S009000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07746974
ABSTRACT:
A system includes emission of first electrons toward a first focal spot using an X-ray tube located at a first position, emission of first radiation from the first focal spot toward an object, acquisition of a first projection of the object based on the emitted first radiation using a computed tomography radiation detector, emission of second electrons toward a second focal spot using the X-ray tube located at the first position, emission of second radiation from the second focal spot toward the object, acquisition of a second projection of the object based on the emitted second radiation using the computed tomography radiation detector, and generation of an image of the object based on the first projection and the second projection.
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Glick Edward J
Siemens Medical Solutions USA , Inc.
Taningco Alexander H
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