Systems and methods for noise and patient dose optimization via dynamic x-ray modulation

A system, comprising:

• a processor;
• and
• a memory coupled to the processor and storing data thereon that, when processed by the processor, enable the processor to:
• initiate a multi-dimensional scan of patient anatomy that includes a source emitting a radiation beam that is received by a detector;
• receive radiation beam information associated with the radiation beam;
• compare the radiation beam information to a beam threshold;
• and
• instruct, based on the comparing, the source to adjust at least one beam parameter of the radiation beam such that the radiation beam information is compliant with the beam threshold.

An apparatus, comprising:

• a source that emits a radiation beam;
• a detector;
• a processor coupled to at least one of the source and the detector;
• and
• a memory coupled to the processor and storing data thereon that, when executed by the processor, enable the processor to:
• initiate a multi-dimensional scan of patient anatomy that includes the detector receiving the radiation beam after the radiation beam has passed through the patient anatomy;
• receive radiation beam information associated with the radiation beam received at the detector;
• compare the radiation beam information to a beam threshold value;
• and
• instruct, based on the comparing, the source to adjust at least one parameter of the radiation beam such that the radiation beam information is compliant with the beam threshold value.