Variable speed three-dimensional imaging system

Details Variable speed three-dimensional imaging system Variable speed three-dimensional imaging system

2007-01-05

2010-10-19

Glick, Edward J (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Computerized tomography

C378S193000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07817773

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for imaging an object including the steps of projecting radiation from a radiation source through an object and moving the radiation source through multiple imaging positions relative to the object without stopping movement of the radiation source. Movement is accomplished while projecting radiation at more than one of the imagining positions with the source having a source velocity for at least one imaging position that is different from a source velocity for a second imaging position. Radiation transmitted through the object is also detected. Radiation may be projected while moving the radiation source through the multiple imaging positions. In addition, the velocity at which the radiation source is moved through a select imaging position may be related to a resolution desired for data collection at the select imaging position. The velocity of the radiation source may be varied within a select imaging position. Furthermore, the motion of the radiation source may be stopped at one or more of the imaging positions.

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