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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2008
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2006
Jinhun Joung, Algunquin, IL (US);
Samir Chowdhury, Chicago, IL (US);
Douglas Jay Wagenaar, South Barrington, IL (US);
Almos Elekes, Hoffman Estates, IL (US);
Jinhun Joung, Algunquin, IL (US);
Samir Chowdhury, Chicago, IL (US);
Douglas Jay Wagenaar, South Barrington, IL (US);
Almos Elekes, Hoffman Estates, IL (US);
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Malvern, PA (US);
Abstract
A nuclear medicine imaging system is disclosed that includes a detector including a plurality of silicon strip sensor arrays surrounding a scintillator. In some embodiments, strip detectors can be provided that can lead to significant cost benefits as compared to existing detectors, such as existing nuclear detectors. The preferred embodiments may be applied in nuclear medical cameras, while other embodiments may be applied in other radiation applications, whether medical or non-medical applications.