Patent ID: 8716664
Filing Date: 2014-05-06
Classification: A61B,G01R

Abstract:
1. An integrated magnetic resonance (MR) and positron emission tomography (PET) system comprising: an MR scanner comprising a magnet that defines an opening in which a subject is positioned; a set of PET detectors disposed between the opening and the magnet; and a plurality of data processing units, each data processing unit being configured for communication with a respective one or more of the PET detectors of the set of PET detectors; wherein each data processing unit comprises an RF shield housing; and wherein the RF shield housings of the plurality of data processing units are disposed in a symmetrical arrangement relative to the opening, wherein the plurality of data processing units are disposed along an end face of the MR scanner and oriented in a plane in parallel with the end face, and wherein the plurality of data processing units are spaced from the MR scanner by a gap between the end face of the MR scanner and the plane in which the plurality of data processing units are oriented.