[Object] To realize an image capturing apparatus capable of suppressing noise in an image.

[Solution] An image capturing apparatus (100) includes a plurality of pixels (110) arranged in a matrix form. Each pixel includes a switching element (112) configured to control outputting of a charge accumulated in a sensor element (111). Pixels in each column are grouped into blocks (120). Each block includes a block switching element (122) configured to control outputting.

[Object] To realize an image capturing apparatus capable of suppressing noise in an image.

[Solution] An image capturing apparatus (100) includes a plurality of pixels (110) arranged in a matrix form. Each pixel includes a switching element (112) configured to control outputting of a charge accumulated in a sensor element (111). Pixels in each column are grouped into blocks (120). Each block includes a block switching element (122) configured to control outputting.

An X-ray CT scanner generates CT imaging information I on an imaging region CA. The X-ray CT scanner 1 includes a revolution arm 30 locating an X-ray generator 10 and an X-ray detector 20 such that the X-ray generator 10 and the X-ray detector 20 face each other while having a subject M1 therebetween;

an XY table 35 moving the revolution arm 30 such that an irradiation direction of an X-ray cone beam Bx is offset from the center of the imaging region CA; an axial direction changing mechanism 43 changing the imaging target from a first imaging region R1 to be processed by the imaging first to a second imaging region R2 in a Z-axis direction; a main body controller 60 controlling the X-ray CT imaging; and a stitch image information generator 861b generating stitch imaging information Is. The main body controller 60 is configured to be capable of executing control on the XY table 35 and the offset CT imaging, and control on the axial direction changing mechanism 43 to generate first CT imaging information I1 and second CT imaging information I2. The stitch image information generator 861b generates the stitch imaging information Is from offset CT imaging information Io based on the first CT imaging information I1 or the like acquired by offset CT imaging.

A control system includes a radiation emission apparatus and a radiographic imaging apparatus that generates image data by receiving radiation. A first apparatus of the radiation emission apparatus and the radiographic imaging apparatus includes a first timer that performs time measurement to periodically generate first time measurement information. A second apparatus of the radiation emission apparatus and the radiographic imaging apparatus includes a second timer that performs time measurement to periodically generate second time measurement information. The first apparatus includes an interface that transmits the first time measurement information to the second timer. At least one apparatus includes a hardware processor which adjusts the operation of the first or second timer based on adjustment conditions in a state where the second timer does not acquire the first time measurement information.

A control system includes a radiation emission apparatus and a radiographic imaging apparatus that generates image data by receiving radiation. A first apparatus of the radiation emission apparatus and the radiographic imaging apparatus includes a first timer that performs time measurement to periodically generate first time measurement information. A second apparatus of the radiation emission apparatus and the radiographic imaging apparatus includes a second timer that performs time measurement to periodically generate second time measurement information. The first apparatus includes an interface that transmits the first time measurement information to the second timer. At least one apparatus includes a hardware processor which adjusts the operation of the first or second timer based on adjustment conditions in a state where the second timer does not acquire the first time measurement information.

Provided is an X-ray apparatus and a method of controlling an X-ray apparatus capable of detecting a sign of breakage of a filament. A method of controlling an X-ray apparatus for performing control involving controlling a filament current flowing through a filament of a cathode part to maintain constant a tube current flowing between the cathode part and an anode part with a target, includes: monitoring the current value of at least one of the filament current and the tube current; detecting the mode of change in the current value; determining the presence or absence of a sign of breakage of the filament based on the mode of change in the current value; and issuing a warning based on the determination.

Provided is an X-ray apparatus and a method of controlling an X-ray apparatus capable of detecting a sign of breakage of a filament. A method of controlling an X-ray apparatus for performing control involving controlling a filament current flowing through a filament of a cathode part to maintain constant a tube current flowing between the cathode part and an anode part with a target, includes: monitoring the current value of at least one of the filament current and the tube current; detecting the mode of change in the current value; determining the presence or absence of a sign of breakage of the filament based on the mode of change in the current value; and issuing a warning based on the determination.

A portable radiographic imaging apparatus includes a sensor and a case that houses sensor panel. Radiation detector elements are arrayed two-dimensionally in the sensor panel. The case comprises a corner where two side walls are adjacent. The side walls are made of a continuous fiber reinforced resin that comprises one or more fiber layers oriented in a predetermined direction. The fiber layers are oriented in a direction from one to the other of the adjacent side walls in the corner. A breakpoint where the fiber layers are discontinuous over an entire thickness in a wall thickness direction is not present in an area of at least one of the corners.

A detector support device is described comprising a bracket, slide and detector trays, a connector and a cable. The connector comprises detector and cable interfaces, wherein the detector interface is installed on the detector tray to connect to the detector, and an accommodation cavity, in which the cable interface is located, is opened from an upper surface of the slide tray. A first fixing portion fixed to a bottom wall of the accommodation cavity and a first bending portion extending from the first fixing portion to a first end of the cable are also provided between the first end and a second end of the cable, the first end of the cable extends out of the slide tray so as to be connected to an external connector, and the second end of the cable is connected to the cable interface.

A detector support device is described comprising a bracket, slide and detector trays, a connector and a cable. The connector comprises detector and cable interfaces, wherein the detector interface is installed on the detector tray to connect to the detector, and an accommodation cavity, in which the cable interface is located, is opened from an upper surface of the slide tray. A first fixing portion fixed to a bottom wall of the accommodation cavity and a first bending portion extending from the first fixing portion to a first end of the cable are also provided between the first end and a second end of the cable, the first end of the cable extends out of the slide tray so as to be connected to an external connector, and the second end of the cable is connected to the cable interface.