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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2020
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2015
Dosevue NV, Diepenbeek, BE;
Emiliano D'Agostino, Mol, BE;
Jeroen Hermans, Leuven, BE;
DOSEVUE NV, Diepenbeek, BE;
Abstract
A system and method for measuring a dose of ionizing radiation received by a pre-determined part of the body during radiotherapy or interventional procedures. The system comprises: a) a light guide, which under the influence of ionizing radiation undergoes measurable and quantifiable physical changes; b) a detector system which allows the recording and quantification of the signal emitted by the light guide; and c) a control unit which is adapted for calculating a dose of ionizing radiation previously or simultaneously received by the light guide on basis of said response signal. The light guide is coated over at least part of its length with a coating comprising a first component acting as a place dependent spectral filter and a second component including at least one luminescent material, dispersed in a transparent matrix. When exposed to radiation, the luminescent component will emit light with a spectrum depending on the chosen material.