Enhanced Fast 3D Radiography System with Real-Time Position Feedback and Adaptive Deflection
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An improved fast 3D radiography system that integrates real-time position feedback, adaptive deflection, and radiation shielding to enhance accuracy, reduce radiation exposure, and optimize image resolution.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's fast 3D radiography system had limitations in terms of accuracy, radiation exposure, and image resolution. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating real-time position feedback, adaptive deflection, and radiation shielding to provide a more efficient, safer, and higher-quality imaging system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced fast 3D radiography system comprises a primary motor stage moving freely on an arc rail with real-time position feedback, ensuring precise movement and accurate imaging. The system also features adaptive deflection, achieved through dynamically adjusting the voltage difference at the electrical deflection plates, to optimize the speed of the primary motor stage. Additionally, the system incorporates radiation shielding material integrated into the supporting frame structure to reduce radiation exposure. The system's multiple X-ray sources have adjustable beam intensity, enabling enhanced image resolution. Furthermore, the system includes a self-test protocol for automatic calibration of the X-ray sources during system startup.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce real-time position feedback, adaptive deflection, and radiation shielding, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement in accuracy, safety, and image quality, making the new inventive concept novel and non-obvious.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of radiation shielding materials, implementing alternative deflection methods, or integrating the system with other imaging modalities. Variations of the system could be designed for specific applications, such as veterinary or industrial imaging.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced fast 3D radiography system has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, particularly in hospitals and clinics. The system's improved accuracy, reduced radiation exposure, and enhanced image resolution make it an attractive solution for healthcare providers. Additionally, the system's adaptability and potential for integration with other imaging modalities make it a promising solution for various industries, including veterinary and industrial imaging.
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Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,359 |
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| Title | Fast 3D radiography with multiple pulsed x-ray sources by deflecting tube electron beam using electro-magnetic field |
| Assignee(s) | AlxSCAN, Inc. |