Rapid filtration methods for dual-energy X-ray CT

    公开(公告)号:US12036055B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-16

    申请号:US17734311

    申请日:2022-05-02

    CPC classification number: A61B6/4042 A61B6/032 A61B6/405 A61B6/482

    Abstract: Systems and method for performing X-ray computed tomography (CT) that can improve spectral separation and decrease motion artifacts without increasing radiation dose are provided. The systems and method can be used with either a kVp-switching source or a single-kVp source. When used with a kVp-switching source, an absorption grating and a filter grating can be disposed between the X-ray source and the sample to be imaged. Relative motion of the filter and absorption gratings can by synchronized to the kVp switching frequency of the X-ray source. When used with a single-kVp source, a combination of absorption and filter gratings can be used and can be driven in an oscillation movement that is optimized for a single-kVp X-ray source. With a single-kVp source, the absorption grating can also be omitted and the filter grating can remain stationary.

    HYBRID CT-MRI SYSTEM
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240036135A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-01

    申请号:US18228064

    申请日:2023-07-31

    CPC classification number: G01R33/4812 G01R33/385

    Abstract: In one embodiment, there is provided a magnetic resonance (MR) subsystem for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The MR subsystem includes a first magnet-coil assembly and a second magnet-coil assembly. The first magnet-coil assembly includes a first magnet structure and a first gradient coil. The second magnet-coil assembly includes a second magnet structure and a second gradient coil. The first magnet-coil assembly and the second magnet-coil assembly are separated by a gap. The gap is configured to facilitate transmission of an x-ray beam from an x-ray source to an x-ray detector. The x-ray source and the x-ray detector are included in a computed tomography (CT) subsystem.

    Detection scheme for x-ray small angle scattering

    公开(公告)号:US11592406B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-28

    申请号:US17711171

    申请日:2022-04-01

    Abstract: A detection scheme for x-ray small angle scattering is described. An x-ray small angle scattering apparatus may include a first grating and a complementary second grating. The first grating includes a plurality of first grating cells. The complementary second grating includes a plurality of second grating cells. The second grating is positioned relative to the first grating. A configuration of the first grating, a configuration of the second grating and the relative positioning of the gratings are configured to pass one or more small angle scattered photons and to block one or more Compton scattered photons and one or more main x-ray photons.

    DETECTION SCHEME FOR X-RAY SMALL ANGLE SCATTERING

    公开(公告)号:US20220221413A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-14

    申请号:US17711171

    申请日:2022-04-01

    Abstract: A detection scheme for x-ray small angle scattering is described. An x-ray small angle scattering apparatus may include a first grating and a complementary second grating. The first grating includes a plurality of first grating cells. The complementary second grating includes a plurality of second grating cells. The second grating is positioned relative to the first grating. A configuration of the first grating, a configuration of the second grating and the relative positioning of the gratings are configured to pass one or more small angle scattered photons and to block one or more Compton scattered photons and one or more main x-ray photons.

    Attenuation map reconstruction from TOF PET data

    公开(公告)号:US10537299B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-21

    申请号:US15579394

    申请日:2016-06-06

    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining an attenuation sinogram for a time-of-flight (TOF) positron emission tomography (PET) scan using only TOF PET data, and including use of the total amount of tracer provided to the subject of the TOF PET scan, are provided. The total amount of injected tracer can be used to determine the otherwise unknown constant shift present when an attenuation sinogram is estimated using the gradient of the attenuation sinogram. The attenuation sinogram can therefore be accurately and stably determined without any additional knowledge on the attenuation sinogram or map.

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