X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
active
07068751
ABSTRACT:
A system and method of diagnostic imaging is provided that includes positioning a subject in a scanning bay, comparing a center of mass of the subject to a reference point, and repositioning the subject in the scanning bay to reduce a difference in position between the center of mass of the subject and the reference point. The present invention automatically selects a proper attenuation filter configuration, corrects patient centering, and corrects noise prediction errors, thereby increasing dose efficiency and tube output.
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Hoffman David M.
Toth Thomas L.
Della Penna Michael A.
General Electric Company
Horton Carl B.
Kao Chih-Cheng Glen
Ziolkowski Patent Solutions Group, SC
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