X-ray scanning system

摘要

This specification discloses methods and systems for generating a stereo image of an object that is positioned within an imaging volume. The object is positioned within the imaging volume. Two stationary X-ray source points are selected and activated. X-rays from both stationary X-ray source points are transmitted through the object being scanned and detected using detector elements positioned across the imaging volume and opposite the stationary X-ray source points. Image data sets from the X-rays detected by the detector elements are generated and then combined to produce the stereo image.

主权项

1. A method of generating a stereo image of an object that is positioned within an imaging volume comprising:
positioning the object within the imaging volume; selecting a first stationary X-ray source point; selecting a second stationary X-ray source point having a predetermined angle from the first stationary X-ray source point, wherein said angle is determined based upon a size of the object being scanned; activating the first stationary X-ray source point while the object remains stationary; detecting X-rays transmitted through the object being scanned using a first detector element positioned across the imaging volume and opposite the first stationary X-ray source point; activating the second stationary X-ray source point while the object remains stationary; detecting X-rays transmitted through the object being scanned using a second detector element positioned across the imaging volume and opposite the second stationary X-ray source point; generating a first image data set from the X-rays detected by the first detector element; generating a second image data set from the X-rays detected by the second detector element; and combining the first image data set and second image data set to produce the stereo image.