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DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT SYSTEM, DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
20180008223 · 2018-01-11 · ·

A diagnosis support system includes a calculator configured to calculate position information indicating a positional relationship between a biological sensor and a predetermined region of a measurement target; and an extractor configured to extract, from biological information already diagnosed, biological information that is associated with position information, which is similar to the position information calculated by the calculator.

LASER GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR INTRA-OPERATIVE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
20180008290 · 2018-01-11 ·

A system and method are provided for performing fluoroscopic procedures with assistance of guiding laser beam projections to reduce a reliance on harmful radiation emitting fluoroscopic imaging devices during the procedure. The system and method reduce an amount of radiation exposure to patients and medical personnel during procedures that require assistive real-time imaging. Specifically, an automated laser guidance system and method of use is provided to reduce fluoroscopic radiation, reduce operation time, and increase operative accuracy.

Dental panoramic views

Provided herein are devices and methods generating a panoramic rendering of a subject's teeth. Methods and processes are provided to image the subject's teeth with a dental scan. Methods and processes are also provided to automatically 3D render the subject's teeth with the scan images. Methods and apparatuses are also provided to generate simulated panoramic views of the subject's dentition from various perspectives.

Automated measurement system and method for coronary artery disease scoring
11707196 · 2023-07-25 · ·

An automated measurement device and method for coronary artery disease scoring is disclosed. An example device includes a processor configured to obtain a computerized model of a plurality of vascular segments of a patient and create an unstenosed computerized model from the computerized model by virtually enlarging at least some locations of the vascular segments of the computerized model. The processor also determines vascular state scoring tool (“VSST”) scores based on characteristics of vascular locations along the vascular segments. The processor further determines a severity of stenosis for the vascular locations based on comparisons of first blood flow parameter values at the vascular locations in the computerized model to corresponding second blood flow parameter values at the same vascular locations in the unstenosed computerized model. A user interface of the device displays the severity of stenosis in conjunction with the VSST scores for the vascular locations.

Systems and methods for controlling an X-ray imaging device

A system includes one or more storage devices storing a set of instructions and at least one processor in communication with the storage device. When executing the instructions, the at least one processor is configured to cause the system to obtain a first operating state of an X-ray imaging device, and obtain a first input from a user via a terminal, the first input being associated with a second operating state of the X-ray imaging device. The at least one processor may further cause the system to determine whether the first input satisfies a switch condition. Upon a determination that the first input satisfies the switch condition, the at least one processor may further cause the system to transmit a first instruction to switch the X-ray imaging device from the first operating state to the second operating state.

Predictive method for controlling a radiological apparatus and radiological apparatus implementing it
11707249 · 2023-07-25 · ·

A method for controlling a radiological apparatus through the use of: a) a control unit adapted to activate X-ray emission from an X-ray emitter of the radiological apparatus at the beginning of an exposure and deactivating X-ray emission from said X-ray emitter subsequently, and b) an X-ray transducer associated with an image detector of the radiological apparatus. Said control unit repeatedly determines a predicted value of total X-ray dose based on a signal received from said X-ray transducer, and said control unit deactivates the X-ray emission based on at least said predicted value. To determine said predicted value, said control unit repeatedly performs total X-ray dose estimates according to a model, and one or more parameters of said model are determined and modified during operation of the radiological apparatus.

Quantification of an influence of scattered radiation in a tomographic analysis
11707245 · 2023-07-25 · ·

Systems and methods for quantification of an influence of scattered radiation in the analysis of an object a projection image is provided. Based on the projection image and on a characteristic of a tomography facility and/or of the object relating to the influence of the scattered radiation, at least one intermediate image is created. The at least one intermediate image is analyzed using an artificial neural network to quantify the influence of the scattered radiation.

Visualization method and apparatus

An inverse visualization of a time-resolved angiographic image data set of a vascular system of a patient that was recorded by a medical imager during the flow of a contrast medium through the vascular system is provided. The time-resolved angiographic image data set of the vascular system has a temporal sequence of frames of the vascular system corresponding to the contrast medium filling process. A data set from bolus arrival times for each pixel or voxel is determined. The bolus arrival time corresponds to the time in the temporal sequence at which a predetermined contrast enhancement due to the contrast medium filling first occurs. A data set of temporally inverted bolus arrival times with respect to the contrast medium filling is determined for each pixel or voxel, resulting in a temporally inverted sequence of frames with respect to the contrast medium filling. The time-resolved angiographic image data set in the temporally inverted sequence is visualized.

Radiological imaging device for lower limbs

A radiological imaging device configured to analyze a limb includes a first module that includes a source configured to emit radiation, a second module that includes a detector configured to receive radiation from the source that has passed through the limb, a control station connected to the first and second modules for controlling movement of the first and second modules and acquiring images from the second module, and a platform having an outer support surface to support the first and second modules. The control station includes a casing and a connecting member that is connected to the casing to attach the platform. The platform is suitable to rotate around an axis approximately parallel to the outer surface.

X-RAY MAMMOGRAPHY AND/OR BREAST TOMOSYNTHESIS USING A COMPRESSION PADDLE WITH AN INFLATABLE JACKET ENHANCING IMAGING AND IMPROVING PATIENT COMFORT
20230233161 · 2023-07-27 · ·

A system and method using an inflatable jacket over the compression paddle of a mammography and/or tomosynthesis system to enhance imaging and improve patient comfort in x-ray breast imaging.