Systems And Methods For Imaging Large Field-Of-View Objects
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1. A method of operating an image apparatus, comprising:
- positioning a detector to image at least a portion of a volume configured to hold an object larger than a field-of-view of the detector;
utilizing a detector positioner to translate the detector to multiple positions relative to the volume; and
positioning a beam such that a trajectory of the beam follows the path of the translating detector.
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Abstract
An imaging apparatus and related method comprising a detector located a distance from a source and positioned to receive a beam of radiation in a trajectory; a detector positioner that translates the detector to an alternate position in a direction that is substantially normal to the trajectory; and a beam positioner that alters the trajectory of the radiation beam to direct the beam onto the detector located at the alternate position.
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1. A method of operating an image apparatus, comprising:
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positioning a detector to image at least a portion of a volume configured to hold an object larger than a field-of-view of the detector; utilizing a detector positioner to translate the detector to multiple positions relative to the volume; and positioning a beam such that a trajectory of the beam follows the path of the translating detector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of operating an image apparatus, comprising:
positioning a detector to image at least a portion of a volume configured to hold an object larger than a field-of-view of the detector, including; positioning the detector at a first position within a gantry to image a first portion of the object; positioning a beam such that the beam is detected by the detector at the first position; moving the detector to a second position within the gantry to image the first portion of the object; and moving the beam such that the beam is detected by the detector at the second position. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of operating an imaging apparatus, comprising:
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positioning an object within an 0-shaped gantry; rotating a rotor carrying a source and a detector within an interior cavity of the gantry about the object; positioning the detector to image a portion of the object that is larger than a field-of-view of the detector; translating the detector to multiple positions relative to the object; and positioning a beam from the source such that a trajectory of the beam follows the path of the translating detector. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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