System and method for off-center imaging

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9107632
APP PUB NO 20140050303A1
SERIAL NO

14058864

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A system and a method for acquiring image data of a subject with an imaging system is provided. The system can include a gantry that completely annularly encompasses at least a portion of the subject, which can be positioned along at an isocenter of the imaging system. The system can include a source and a detector positioned within and movable relative to the gantry on a rotor. The system can include a move control module that sets move data for each of the source, detector and rotor that causes the source, detector and rotor to move in a desired motion profile to acquire image data of a portion of the subject off the isocenter of the imaging system.

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MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION INC826 COAL CREEK CIRCLE LOUISVILLE CO 80027

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Connor, Michael Tyngsboro, US 41 924
Gregerson, Eugene A Bolton, US 71 3323
Helm, Patrick A Milton, US 81 606
Johnson, Norbert North Andover, US 206 6047
Stanton, Russell Lunenburg, US 65 1020

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