Hybrid multi-row detector and flat panel imaging system

摘要

A system and a method for acquiring image data of a subject with an imaging system are provided. The system can include a gantry that completely annularly encompasses at least a portion of the subject, and a source positioned within the gantry. The source can be responsive to a signal to output at least one pulse. The system can include a multi-row detector positioned within the gantry. The multi-row detector can be in alignment with the source and sets multi-row detector data based on the detected at least one signal. The system can include a flat panel detector positioned within the gantry. The flat panel detector can in alignment with the source and sets flat panel detector data based on the detected at least one signal. The system can include an image acquisition control module that determines which of the multi-row detector and the flat panel detector to use.

主权项

1. A system for acquiring image data of a subject with an imaging system, comprising:
a gantry that completely annularly encompasses at least a portion of the subject; a source positioned within and movable relative to the gantry, the source responsive to a signal to output at least one pulse; a multi-row detector positioned within and movable relative to the gantry, the multi-row detector positionable into alignment with the source to detect the at least one pulse emitted by the source and set multi-row detector data based on the detected at least one signal; a flat panel detector positioned within and movable relative to the gantry, the flat panel detector positionable into alignment with the source to detect the at least one pulse emitted by the source and set flat panel detector data based on the detected at least one signal; and an image acquisition control module that sets the signal for the source and determines only one of the multi-row detector and the flat panel detector to detect the at least one pulse emitted by the source.