A61B6/587

STATIONARY INTRAORAL TOMOSYNTHESIS IMAGING SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL DENTAL IMAGING

Intraoral three-dimensional (3D) tomosynthesis imaging systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media are used to generate one or more two-dimensional (2D) x-ray projection images and to reconstruct, using a computing platform, the one or more 2D x-ray projection images into one or more 3D images of an object, such as teeth of a patient, which can then be displayed on a monitor in order to enhance diagnostic accuracy of dental disease. The intraoral 3D tomosynthesis imaging system can include a wall-mountable control unit connected to one end of an articulating arm, the other end of which is connected to an x-ray source, which is configured to generate x-ray radiation that is acquired by an x-ray detector held at a desired position by an x-ray detector holder that is removably coupled to a collimator at an emission region of the x-ray source.

X-RAY APPARATUS AND X-RAY SYSTEM
20170258434 · 2017-09-14 ·

An X-ray apparatus includes an X-ray radiator configured to radiate X-rays, a controller that obtains arrangement information that indicates an arrangement status of the X-ray radiator and a detection device, and quality information that indicates the quality of an X-ray image, which corresponds to the arrangement status, and an output unit that outputs the arrangement information and the quality information.

SPECIMEN RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM COMPRISING CABINET AND A SPECIMEN DRAWER POSITIONABLE BY A CONTROLLER IN THE CABINET

A specimen radiography system may include a controller and a cabinet. The cabinet may include an x-ray source, an x-ray detector, and a specimen drawer disposed between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector. The specimen drawer may be automatically positionable along a vertical axis between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector.

OPERATING METHOD OF MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM AND MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM
20220230309 · 2022-07-21 ·

Provided in the present application are an operating method of a medical imaging system and a medical imaging system. The operating method of the medical imaging system includes performing exposure setting of a next object during image processing of medical image data of a current object.

X-ray image capturing apparatus and method of controlling the same

A method of controlling an X-ray image capturing apparatus, including acquiring, using a camera, a first image by photographing a detector configured to receive X-rays emitted from an X-ray emission surface, generating a second image by performing a correction on the first image, wherein the correction includes changing a first detector shape in the first image to match a second detector shape photographed in a direction perpendicular to the X-ray emission surface, and displaying the second image.

Imaging systems and methods

Methods and systems for x-ray and fluoroscopic image capture and, in particular, to a versatile, multimode imaging system incorporating a hand-held x-ray emitter operative to capture digital or thermal images of a target; a stage operative to capture static x-ray and dynamic fluoroscopic images of the target; a system for the tracking and positioning of the x-ray emission; a device to automatically limit the field of the x-ray emission; and methods of use. Automatic systems to determine the correct technique factors for fluoroscopic and radiographic capture, ex-ante.

Sensor-based patient treatment support

A framework for sensor-based patient treatment support. In accordance with one aspect, one or more sensors are used to acquire sensor data of one or more objects of interest. The sensor data is then automatically interpreted to generate processing results. One or more actions may be triggered based on the processing results to support treatment of a patient, including supporting medical scanning of the patient.

Radiation detector and X-ray CT apparatus

A radiation detector according to an embodiment includes a sensor, an electronic circuitry, a switch, and a control circuitry. The sensor configured to be formed of plural electrodes and detect radiation. Based on signals output from the electrodes, the electronic circuitry configured to output digital data. The switch configured to be provided between each of the electrodes and the electronic circuitry. The control circuitry configured to control the switch, based on a positional relation between the plural electrodes and an anti-scatter grid.

LINE SCANNER IMAGING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHODS
20210386388 · 2021-12-16 ·

An imaging device for obtaining long-film images of an anatomical element of a patient or of another object includes a wheeled base comprising an elongate track; a trolley comprising a base portion slidably connected to the elongate track and an upper portion rotatably connected to the base portion, the trolley slidable along the elongate track a distance of at least 40 cm; a C-shaped arm defining a semi-circle about a C-shaped arm axis, the C-shaped arm rotatably supported by the upper portion of the trolley; a source fixedly secured to the C-shaped arm; and a detector fixedly secured to the C-shaped arm opposite the source.

Medical x-ray imaging systems and methods

A detector system for an x-ray imaging device includes a detector chassis, a plurality of sub-assemblies mounted to the detector chassis and within an interior housing of the chassis, the sub-assemblies defining a detector surface, where each sub-assembly includes a thermally-conductive support mounted to the detector chassis, a detector module having an array of x-ray sensitive detector elements mounted to a first surface of the support, an electronics board mounted to a second surface of the support opposite the first surface, at least one electrical connector that connects the detector module to the electronics board, where the electronics board provides power to the detector module and receives digital x-ray image data from the detector module via the at least one electrical connector. Further embodiments include x-ray imaging systems, external beam radiation treatment systems having an integrated x-ray imaging system, and methods therefor.