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US 2011/0218432 A1Published application
In Vivo Molecular Imaging
AssigneeNova R&D, Inc.
InventorTumay O. Tumer
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Abstract
SPECT pixel detectors could be mounted onto moving subjects, such as small rats, to allow live scanning and/or imaging of moving subjects in their natural environment. Solid state monolithic pixel detectors are used for compactness and portability. The pixel detector is designed to be directly read out by integrated circuits and could be flip-chip mounted on the integrated circuit. The detector systems can also wirelessly transmit image data to save space and for ease of portability.
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A detection system, comprising:
- a harness coupled to a subject, wherein the subject contains a radioactive substance;
- a first monolithic pixel detector coupled to the harness that receives a signal from the radioactive substance;
- and
- an integrated circuit coupled to the first monolithic pixel detector to process the signal and produce an image from the signal, wherein a weight of the first monolithic pixel detector and the integrated circuit is supported by the harness.
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A method of imaging a subject;
- comprising:
- introducing a radiation-producing substance to the subject;
- coupling a first monolithic pixel detector to the subject that receives a signal from the photon-producing substance, wherein the first monolithic pixel detector is coupled to an integrated circuit, wherein the subject supports the weight of the first monolithic pixel detector and the integrated circuit;
- processing the signal with the integrated circuit to produce an image;
- and
- outputting the image.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.