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Non-orbiting tomographic imaging system

  • US 6,242,743 B1
  • Filed: 08/11/1998
  • Issued: 06/05/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/11/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An imaging system for acquisition of tomographic emission data from a radiation source, the imaging system comprising:

  • a plurality of detector modules, module positioning means, and means for acquiring data, whereineach detector module comprises a radiation detector and a collimator, the module positioning means providing means for adjusting the position and viewing angle of each detector module so that each detector module has the ability to view the radiation source from a plurality of positions and angular directions and the ability to move independently of other detector modules, and wherein data comprises radiation emission data and information regarding the position and orientation of each detector module, wherein during acquisition of tomographic emission data each detector module moves independently, sweeping through said plurality of positions and angular directions so as to optimize data acquisition without orbiting said radiation source.

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