X-ray CT apparatus and imaging method

Details X-ray CT apparatus and imaging method X-ray CT apparatus and imaging method

2007-01-16

2007-01-16

Thomas, Courtney (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Computerized tomography

C378S015000, C378S901000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11032559

ABSTRACT:
An imaging method for an X-ray CT apparatus having an X-ray source and an X-ray detector disposed to face the X-ray source with a subject placed therebetween, for rotating at least one of the X-ray source and X-ray detector around the subject and detecting X-rays emitted from the X-ray source toward the subject by the X-ray detector, comprises the steps of: defining a reconstruction plane for the subject in a plane non-parallel to a plane formed by rotation of at least one of the X-ray source and X-ray detector around the subject; scanning the subject by emitting cone-shaped X-rays from the X-ray source; and reconstructing a tomographic image of the subject based on the defined reconstruction plane.

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An English translation of JP 10-052423A.
An English translation of JP 2002-177262 A.
An English translation of JP2004-008398 A.

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