ENHANCED PET SCANNER DETECTOR MODULE
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1. A method comprising:
- installing a plurality of detector modules in a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner;
storing information associated with each of the plurality of detector modules in its respective detector module; and
accessing the stored information.
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Abstract
A programmable memory is provided in each of a plurality of detector modules arrayed in a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner. Each detector module memory stores data associated with its respective detector module. Each memory may be coupled to a processor via a transmission bus. A display device may be coupled to the processor for displaying information relating to information obtained from the detector module memories.
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1. A method comprising:
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installing a plurality of detector modules in a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner; storing information associated with each of the plurality of detector modules in its respective detector module; and accessing the stored information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system comprising:
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a plurality of detector modules arrayed in a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner, each detector module comprising crystal scintillators and photodetectors and a programmable memory; a processor coupled via a bus to the programmable memory of each detector module; and a display device coupled to the processor; wherein each detector module memory is configured to store data information associated with its respective detector module. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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14. The system of claim 14, wherein the processor is configured to enable or disable features, algorithms, or processes of the scanner based upon the model number, serial number, or other information stored in the detectors installed on the system.
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