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Method And System For Controlling X-Ray Focal Spot Characteristics For Tomosynthesis And Mammography Imaging

Patent No. EP2352431 (titled "Method And System For Controlling X-Ray Focal Spot Characteristics For Tomosynthesis And Mammography Imaging") was filed by Hologic on Nov 23, 2009. The application was issued on Aug 15, 2018.

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An x-ray tube for tomosynthesis imaging that improves image clarity by dynamically modifying the focal spot during exposure. The tube moves the focal spot in a direction opposing its own motion, maintaining a fixed effective focal spot position, or varies the focal spot size in response to imaging mode or breast density. This enables faster tomosynthesis scans while maintaining image quality.

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UPC_CFI_259/2025Mar 26, 2025Siemens Healthcare, Siemens HealthineersCounter Claim For Revocation
UPC_CFI_758/2024Dec 3, 2024HologicInfringement

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EP2352431

HOLOGIC
Application Number
EP09760415A
Filing Date
Nov 23, 2009
Status
Opposition Rejected
Apr 19, 2024
Publication Date
Aug 15, 2018
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