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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 07, 2021
Filed:
Nov. 25, 2019
Accuray, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Zhicong Yu, Highland Hts., OH (US);
Chuanyong Bai, Solon, OH (US);
Amit Jain, Solon, OH (US);
Daniel Gagnon, Twinsburg, OH (US);
Jacob Shea, Madison, WI (US);
Wenli Wang, Briarcliff Manor, NY (US);
Calvin R. Maurer, Jr., San Jose, CA (US);
Accuray, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
An imaging apparatus and associated methods are provided to efficiently estimate scatter during multi-fraction treatments for improved quality and workflow. Estimated scatter from one fraction during a treatment course can be utilized during subsequent fractions, allowing for measurements with higher scatter-to-primary ratios. The quality of scatter estimates can be maintained, while workflow improves and dosage decreases. Scan configuration limits can be utilized to maintain a minimum level of scatter measurement quality. Patient information can be monitored to ensure that prior fraction scatter estimates are still applicable to current patient status.