Methods for optimizing imaging technique parameters for photon-counting computed tomography

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PATENT NO 10732309
APP PUB NO 20180038969A1
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15552637

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Described here are systems and methods for optimization techniques for automatically selecting x-ray beam spectra, energy threshold, energy bin settings, and other imaging technique parameters for photon-counting detector computed tomography (“PCCT”). The techniques described here are generally based on subject or object size, material of interest, and location of the target material. Advantageously, the optimizations can be integrated with different PCCT systems to automatically select optimal imaging technique parameters before scanning a particular subject or object.

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MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH200 FIRST STREET SW ROCHESTER MN 55905

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Leng, Shuai Rochester, US 19 124
Li, Zhoubo Libertyville, US 11 51
McCollough, Cynthia H Byron, US 30 269

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