Patent classifications
A61B6/4405
Systems and methods for X-ray scanner positioning
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for positioning an X-ray scanner. The systems may perform the methods to obtain an origin related to an X-ray scanner; determine a coordinate system based on the origin; determine coordinates of a second location of the X-ray scanner based on the origin and the coordinate system; obtain coordinates of a first location based on the origin and the coordinate system; and determine, based on the origin and the coordinates of the second location, positioning information of the X-ray scanner configured to cause the X-ray scanner to be positioned at the first location from the second location of the X-ray scanner.
Transformable imaging system
A transformable imaging system configured to operate in at least two configurations. A first configuration may be open and a second configuration may be closed. The closed configuration may allow for imaging in along an arc greater than 180 degrees.
X-RAY CT APPARATUS AND ATTACHING METHOD AND DETACHING METHOD OF UNITS WITHIN GANTRY OF X-RAY CT APPARATUS
An X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) apparatus according to an embodiment includes a gantry. The gantry includes: a rotating base rotatably supported; a plurality of units fixed to the rotating base; and a fixing member that is separately provided, is positioned apart from the rotating base, and is configured to fix at least two of the plurality of units with each other.
C-ARM IMAGING SYSTEM AND TUBE ASSEMBLY MOUNTING METHOD
Provided in the present application are a C-arm imaging system and a tube assembly mounting method. The C-arm imaging system includes a C-arm, a tube assembly, a detector assembly, and a rotation assembly. The C-arm includes an inner surface and an outer surface disposed opposite to each other. The tube assembly is located at a first end of the C-arm, and is mounted on the inner surface of the C-arm. The detector assembly is located at a second end of the C-arm opposite to the first end. The rotation assembly is mounted on the outer surface of the C-arm. The C-arm is movable relative to the rotation assembly, and an outer surface opposite to an inner surface on which the tube assembly is located is slidable relative to the rotation assembly.
PORTABLE X-RAY CASSETTE POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD
A system and method for the placement of a portable x-ray cassette is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the system comprises a planar cassette element, a fabric, a collar element and a rigid sheet. The planar cassette element includes a hollow cavity disposed on a leading edge thereof and the fabric is configured to dispense from the hollow cavity, surround the planar cassette element and slide about the planar cassette element away from and toward the leading edge of the cassette element. The system allows for easy positioning of the portable x-ray cassette underneath a patient to be x-rayed.
Mobility apparatus for radiographic appliance
A mobility apparatus for an imaging appliance such as a panoramic radiograph machine allows single-operator transport for on-site usage with ambulatory challenged patients. A counterbalanced pivot interface integrates the imaging appliance with a motorized transport vehicle for disposing the appliance securely on the vehicle, while the counterbalanced pivot interface allows positioning to an operational upright orientation for on-site usage. The imaging appliance includes modifications to a stock appliance for adapting the pivot interface for mobility and for usage with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) affected patients, such as wheelchair and scooter bound individuals. The modifications include a truncated base and truncated vertical riser, coupled with a counterbalance mass on the vehicle to maintain stability in the deployed and transportable positions. The lowered vertical riser permits the imaging mechanism to descend to accommodate seated patients.
METHOD AND SYSTEM TO PREDICT PROGNOSIS FOR CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS
A method for evaluating one or more diagnostic linages of a patient obtained in different examination sessions and evaluating the diagnostic images using trained machine learning logic to generate prognosis and treatment information related to a medical condition of the patient detected during the evaluation. The prognosis-related information is recorded and displayed.
Mobile X-ray imaging system
A mobile diagnostic imaging system includes a battery system and charging system. The battery system is located in the rotating portion of the imaging system, and includes one or more battery packs comprising electrochemical cells. Each battery pack includes a control circuit that controls the state of charge of each electrochemical cell, and implements a control scheme that causes the electrochemical cells to have a similar charge state. The battery system communicates with a charging system on the non-rotating portion to terminate charge when one or more of the electrochemical cells reach a full state of charge. The imaging system also includes a docking system that electrically connects the charging system to the battery system during charging and temporarily electrically disconnects the rotating and non-rotating portions during imaging, and a drive mechanism for rotating the rotating portion relative to the non-rotating portion.
RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM
A radiography system includes a radiation source that emits radiation, an electronic cassette that receives the radiation and detects a radiographic image, a portable first retainer that holds the electronic cassette, a string that is attached to the first retainer, and a camera that images the string. The first retainer includes a lock portion and a movable portion as an inclination change mechanism that can change an inclination of the electronic cassette with respect to the radiation source. The string and the camera constitute a first detection mechanism that detects an inclination of the electronic cassette about an X-axis which intersects a Z-axis and is directed toward the radiation source in a case in which a radiation detection surface of the electronic cassette and the radiation source are disposed to face each other.
Fast 3D Radiography with Multiple Pulsed X-ray Sources by Deflecting Tube Electron Beam using Electro-Magnetic Field
An X-ray imaging system using multiple puked X-ray sources to perform highly efficient and ultrafast 3D radiography is presented. There are multiple puked X-ray sources mounted on a structure in motion to form an array of sources. The multiple X-ray sources move simultaneously relative to an object on a pre-defined arc track at a constant speed as a group. Electron beam inside each individual X-ray tube is deflected by magnetic or electrical field to move focal spot a small distance. When focal spot of an X-ray tube beam has a speed that is equal to group speed but with opposite moving direction, the X-ray source and X-ray flat panel detector are activated through an external exposure control unit so that source tube stay momentarily standstill equivalently. 3D scan can cover much wider sweep angle in much shorter time and image analysis can also be done in real-time.