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Title: Simultaneous multi-headed imager geometry calibration method

Abstract

A method for calibrating multi-headed high sensitivity and high spatial resolution dynamic imaging systems, especially those useful in the acquisition of tomographic images of small animals. The method of the present invention comprises: simultaneously calibrating two or more detectors to the same coordinate system; and functionally correcting for unwanted detector movement due to gantry flexing.

Inventors:
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Newport News, VA
  2. Penshurst, AU
  3. Yorktown, VA
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Southeastern Universities Research Associations (SURA), Washington, DC (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
983074
Patent Number(s):
7332722
Application Number:
11/358,270
Assignee:
Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (Newport News, VA)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE A61B - DIAGNOSIS
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01T - MEASUREMENT OF NUCLEAR OR X-RADIATION
DOE Contract Number:  
AC05-84ER40150
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION

Citation Formats

Tran, Vi-Hoa, Meikle, Steven Richard, and Smith, Mark Frederick. Simultaneous multi-headed imager geometry calibration method. United States: N. p., 2008. Web.
Tran, Vi-Hoa, Meikle, Steven Richard, & Smith, Mark Frederick. Simultaneous multi-headed imager geometry calibration method. United States.
Tran, Vi-Hoa, Meikle, Steven Richard, and Smith, Mark Frederick. Tue . "Simultaneous multi-headed imager geometry calibration method". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/983074.
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Works referenced in this record:

Development and testing of a restraint free small animal SPECT imaging system with infrared based motion tracking
conference, January 2003


Real-time landmark-based unrestrained animal tracking system for motion-corrected PET/SPECT imaging
conference, January 2003


Characterization of pinhole SPECT acquisition geometry
journal, May 2003


Optimization of pinhole SPECT calibration
conference, January 2004