Method and apparatus for 3-d encoding
CA 1231467 A · Owner: Saylor, Dwight P. · Inventors: Saylor, Dwight P.; Rogers, Joel G.
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A novel 3-D encoding scintillation camera which has improved light collection and internal light spreading properties which enhance its use in the field of nuclear medicine is disclosed. The scintillation camera, which is useful for human organ imaging com-, prises: (a) a scintillator means of thickness coordinated to correspond generally with the energy of gamma-rays received; (b) photodetector means for detecting the scintillation photons; (c) background light filter means positioned between the scintillator means and the plurality of photodetectors; (d) analog-to-digital converter network means capable of processing pulses from the plurality of photodetectors; and (e) means for analyzing …
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- Granted January 12, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 12, 2005.
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