Ray tracing kernel

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2008-09-30

2008-09-30

Kao, Chih-Cheng G (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Tomography

C378S021000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10687180

ABSTRACT:
A digitized tomosynthesis method, system and apparatus is provided for obtaining 3D volumetric imaging of an object wherein a ray of energy from a source travels through the object to impinge on an energy sensor defining an image plane and the object is rotated about an axis whereby an image is acquired by the energy sensor at successive rotational positions of the object, and wherein the object is rotated about an axis of rotation at a canted angle with respect to the image plane.

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