Simultaneous multi-headed imager geometry calibration method
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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.
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JEFFERSON SCIENCE ASSOCIATES LLC | 12000 JEFFERSON AVENUE NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606 |
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- 2006 Application Filing Year
- G01T Class
- 416 Applications Filed
- 211 Patents Issued To-Date
- 50.73 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Meikle, Steven Richard | Penshurst, AU | 1 | 9 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 9 | |||
Smith, Mark Frederick | Yorktown, VA | 7 | 163 |
# of filed Patents : 7 Total Citations : 163 | |||
Tran, Vi-Hoa | Newport News, VA | 4 | 97 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 97 |
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