Design of Adaptive Pinhole SPECT Collimators for Improved Spatial Resolution and Sensitivity

Micaehla May, Neil C. Momsen, R. Garrett Richards, Kesava S. Kalluri, Navid Zeraatkar, Benjamin Auer, Michael A. King, Phillip H. Kuo, Lars R. Furenlid

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Abstract

We are designing AdaptiSPECT-C, a novel, multiple-detector, adaptive-aperture single-photon emission, tomographic (SPECT) system dedicated to brain imaging. This system is designed to change sensitivity and spatial resolution in real-time to address the needs of dynamic imaging[1]. The aim of this work is to document the creation of a manufacturable aperture design including hardware, electronics and software that effectively adapt in real-time spatial resolution and sensitivity functions to the needs of a dynamically changing subject. We accomplish these goals through metal printing of apertures and with custom control boards based on the Arduino microcontroller. With this design we are able to precisely control each aperture motion with a step resolution of 0.20 millimeters, which is within our required tolerances.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2020 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, NSS/MIC 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728176932
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Event2020 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, NSS/MIC 2020 - Boston, United States
Duration: Oct 31 2020Nov 7 2020

Publication series

Name2020 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, NSS/MIC 2020

Conference

Conference2020 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, NSS/MIC 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period10/31/2011/7/20

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Signal Processing
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics

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