Abstract: A solid state PET module for retrofitting to a standalone CT scanner generally includes a housing that is insertable into at least a portion of a bore opening of a gantry of the CT scanner. The housing includes a number of PET coincidence detectors, which are preferably solid state APD detectors. The module may include a base for supporting the module on a floor or platform of the CT scanner, or may be in the form of a disk securably fastened to the CT scanner gantry.

Abstract: A compact SPECT imaging device generally includes a base assembly, a control tower assembly, a linkage assembly and a pair of detectors. The base assembly includes a plurality of fastening and/or anchoring assemblies such that the base assembly can be detachably fastenably secured between a gantry of an existing CT imaging device and a subject table. Preferably, the detectors of the compact SPECT imaging device are oriented with respect to one another at an angle of 90°. Preferably, the compact SPECT imaging device includes at least one input/output for communicatively connecting a peripheral device, such as a computer that is also connected to an existing CT imaging device.

Abstract: A solid state PET module for retrofitting to a standalone CT scanner generally includes a housing that is insertable into at least a portion of a bore opening of a gantry of the CT scanner. The housing includes a number of PET coincidence detectors, which are preferably solid state APD detectors. The module may include a base for supporting the module on a floor or platform of the CT scanner, or may be in the form of a disk securably fastened to the CT scanner gantry.

Abstract: A multi-modality diagnostic imaging system includes a first imaging subsystem, such as a computed tomographic (CT) system, for performing a first imaging procedure on a subject. The first imaging system has a gantry that slides along rails. A second imaging subsystem, such as a nuclear medicine system (NUC), performs a second imaging procedure on a subject. The second imaging subsystem is separate from the first imaging system, but in the same room. The second imaging subsystem has a gantry or is gantryless. A patient couch supports a subject. The patient couch is supported on a couch support having vertical adjustment and horizontally fixed. In this manner, the patient is maintained in the same position for multiple types of scans using the same couch support without horizontal translation of the patient couch and patient.

Abstract: A compact mobile SPECT imaging device generally includes a base assembly, a control tower assembly, a linkage assembly and a pair of detectors. The base assembly includes a plurality of wheels such that the base assembly can be removably positioned between a gantry of an existing CT imaging device and a subject table. Preferably, the detectors of the compact mobile SPECT imaging device are oriented with respect to one another at an angle of 90°. Preferably, the compact mobile SPECT imaging device includes at least one electrical input/output for electrically connecting a peripheral device, such as a computer that is also electrically connected to an existing CT imaging device.

Abstract: A compact SPECT imaging device generally includes a base assembly, a control tower assembly, a linkage assembly and a pair of detectors. The base assembly includes a plurality of fastening and/or anchoring assemblies such that the base assembly can be detachably fastenably secured between a gantry of an existing CT imaging device and a subject table. Preferably, the detectors of the compact SPECT imaging device are oriented with respect to one another at an angle of 90°. Preferably, the compact SPECT imaging device includes at least one input/output for communicatively connecting a peripheral device, such as a computer that is also connected to an existing CT imaging device.

Abstract: In a method for replacing technologically aging sub-systems and software in a system of which the sub-systems are components, a data bank is maintained by a service provider for each customer. In the data bank, the sub-system currently installed at the customer is indicated. Before replacing a part of a sub-system, the data bank is interrogated to determine whether, dependent on the age class of the sub-system, the entire sub-system should be replaced. If so, replacement of the entire sub-system is undertaken, and the data bank is updated. Similarly, before upgrading software for a customer's sub-system, the data bank is interrogated to determine whether replacement of the sub-system is required, given the age class of the sub-system. If so, the sub-system is replaced and software appropriate for the replaced sub-system is then installed.