Radiographic imaging devices, systems and methods

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1997-01-14

2000-03-07

Porta, David P.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Mammography

378 988, 25037009, G01N 2304

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ABSTRACT:
A radiographic imaging system includes a plurality of radiation imaging devices arranged in a plurality of columns. The plurality of columns are tiled together to form a mosaic, with imaging devices in adjacent columns being offset from one another in a columnar direction. A radiation source is provided to irradiate an object to be imaged. An absorption grid is disposed between the radiation source and the mosaic, shielding a portion of the object to be imaged from radiation emitted by the radiation source.

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