Researchers Submit Patent Application, "Methods For Pet Detector Afterglow Management", for Approval (USPTO 20240402366).

Researchers have submitted a patent application titled "Methods For Pet Detector Afterglow Management" to address issues with scattered radiation interfering with PET detectors in radiation therapy systems. The application outlines methods for adjusting coincidence trigger thresholds of PET detectors, suspending communication between detectors and signal processors, and utilizing radiation-blocking shields to manage afterglow. The patent aims to enhance the acquisition of positron emission data during therapy sessions and improve the accuracy of radiation therapy systems. [Extracted from the article]