Patent ID: 7431500
Filing Date: 2008-10-07
Classification: A61B,G01J

Abstract:
1. A method for optimizing radiographic image quality of a single x-ray image of an object that is produced by irradiating the object with x-rays from an x-ray apparatus during an x-ray exposure period, the x-ray apparatus including an x-ray source configured to generate x-rays directed towards and through said object and an x-ray imaging system configured to receive x-rays that have been emitted from the x-ray source and have passed through the object, the x-ray source including an electron source and an x-ray emissive target, the method comprising: A. determining a first operating voltage level kVp B. during a first sampling interval Δt C. after said first sampling interval Δt D. during a second sampling interval Δt E. after said second sampling interval Δt