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US 2009/0213984 A1Published application
Computed Tomography Systems and Related Methods Involving Post-Target Collimation
AssigneeUnited Technologies Corporation
InventorsRodney H. Warner, Royce McKim
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Abstract
Computed tomography (CT) systems and related methods involving post-target collimation are provided are provided. In this regard, a representative method involving post-target collimation of X-rays includes: emitting X-rays toward a target; and collimating the X-rays downstream of the target.
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A computed tomography system for use with a target comprising:
- a housing defining an interior;
- an X-ray source located within the interior of the housing and operative to emit X-rays directed at a target;
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- an intergrated source collimator located within the interior of the housing;
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- a post-target collimator located downstream of the target, the post-target collimator being operative to selectively permit passage of X-rays therethrough.
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A method involving post-target collimation of X-rays comprising:
- providing a source and an integrated source collimator located within a housing;
- emitting X-rays from the source toward a target through the integrated source collimater;
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- collimating the X-rays downstream of the target.
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