Computed Tomography Systems and Related Methods Involving Multi-Target Inspection
AssigneeUnited Technologies Corporation
InventorsRodney H. Warner, Royce McKim
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Abstract
Computed tomography (CT) systems and related methods involving multi-target inspection are provided are provided. In this regard, a representative method includes: simultaneously directing X-rays toward multiple targets from an X-ray source; during the directing of the X-rays, independently reorienting the targets with respect to the X-ray source; and obtaining information corresponding to attenuation of the X-rays attributable to the multiple targets for producing computed tomography images of the targets.
Claims20
A computed tomography system for multi-target inspection comprising:
- a multi-target positioning unit having multiple target supports, each of the target supports being located along a corresponding line of sight of an X-ray source of the system, the target supports being operative to orient multiple targets simultaneously such that each of the multiple targets is positionable at multiple orientations.
A method for performing computed tomography on multiple targets comprising:
- simultaneously directing X-rays toward multiple targets from an X-ray source;
- during the directing of the X-rays, independently reorienting the targets with respect to the X-ray source;
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- obtaining information corresponding to attenuation of the X-rays attributable to the multiple targets for producing computed tomography images of the targets.
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