Blue Sail Medical has patented an innovative N-M tomography system allowing for variable bore size and configuration for examinations. The system features collimated detectors providing variable spatial resolution for SPECT and PET imaging, enabling simultaneous use for both modalities. GlobalData’s report on Blue Sail Medical gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Nuclear medicine tomography system with variable bore size
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11857353B2) discloses a method for nuclear medicine imaging using a specialized tomography system. The method involves providing a system with a support for the subject, a movable detector carrier with multiple detector heads, and selecting a bore geometry based on the subject's region of interest. The detector heads are extended along specific axes based on the selected bore geometry, and images of the region of interest are acquired by rotating the detector carrier. The system allows for gaps between detector heads, with the rotation of the carrier capturing data from these gaps to complete missing views.
Furthermore, the method includes various configurations for the detector carrier, such as tilting, positioning at specific angles, and having non-circular or segmented shapes. The detector carrier can be modularly structured, movable before or during image acquisition, and accommodate a variable number of detector heads. The reconstruction algorithm used in the method takes into account the variable locations and orientations of the detector heads and the movement of the detector carrier. Additionally, the method allows for rescanning of the region of interest if needed, by retracting and re-extending the detector heads and rotating the detector carrier. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive approach to nuclear medicine imaging, optimizing the imaging process for better accuracy and efficiency.
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