X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Patent
1994-10-25
1996-12-31
Church, Craig E.
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
378 985, G01N 2304
Patent
active
055901700
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a high resolution X-ray imaging device for congruently combining an optical image from a video system with a fluoroscopic X-ray image from a fluoroscopic imaging system. An X-ray beam is directed towards a predetermined position of an object to be inspected and an X-ray image is received at the fluoroscopic imaging system for generating the fluoroscopic X-ray image. A mirror is positioned between the fluoroscopic imaging system and the X-ray beam. The X-ray beam passes substantially unattenuated through the mirror. Preferably, the mirror is formed of a composition having elements with an atomic number of less than 14. An optical image of the predetermined location of the object is reflected off of the mirror. The optical image and the fluoroscopic X-ray image can be combined into a superimposed image.
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Church Craig E.
Glenbrook Technologies
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