A61B6/08

X-ray photographing apparatus and collimator
09820705 · 2017-11-21 · ·

Provided is an X-ray photographing apparatus including an X-ray source for generating and irradiating an X-ray; a collimator for controlling an X-ray photographing area to which an X-ray is irradiated by the X-ray source; a projector for generating and projecting a visible ray image by using image signals; a reflection mirror for reflecting the visible ray image projected by the projector to an X-ray photographing area; and a main controller for controlling the projector to match a light irradiation field corresponding to the visible ray image projected to the X-ray photographing area to the X-ray irradiation field.

Fixtures for fluoroscopic imaging systems and related navigation systems and methods

A fixture for a fluoroscopic x-ray imaging system is discussed, wherein the fluoroscopic imaging system includes a C-arm, an x-ray source at a first end of the C-arm, and an x-ray detector at a second end of the C-arm. The fixture includes a processor and memory coupled with the processor. The memory includes instructions that are executable by the processor so that the processor is configured to detect an x-ray emission from the x-ray source toward the x-ray detector, determine an offset of the x-ray source relative to the x-ray detector responsive to detecting the x-ray emission, and provide an indication of the offset of the x-ray source to a medical navigation system. Related methods and robotic systems are also discussed.

MARKING METHOD AND COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS
20170281294 · 2017-10-05 ·

The present invention provides a marking method and a computerized tomography apparatus, the method comprising: scanning a target object to obtain an image of the target object; determining an intervention position on a surface of the target object according to a position of a part of interest in the image of the target object; marking the intervention position on the surface of the target object. Therefore, the intervention position may be easily marked on the surface of the target object.

X-RAY CT APPARATUS

An X-ray CT apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to detect X-rays that have passed through a subject by using a detector and to acquire projection data on a basis of a detection result. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain position information of a highly X-ray absorbent member in the body of the subject. The processing circuitry is configured to derive information about transmission paths of the X-rays in accordance with a processing effect of an artifact reducing process performed on the highly X-ray absorbent member, on the basis of the position information of the highly X-ray absorbent member.

Tube-detector alignment using light projections

The present invention relates to acquisition of medical image information of an object. In order to provide a user-friendly alignment of X-ray tube and a detector, optionally combined with an anti-scatter grid, an alignment arrangement is proposed, which comprises a tube attachment with a first light projection device and a detector attachment with a second light projection device. The first and second light projection devices each generate a light pattern on a projection surface. The tube attachment and the detector attachment can be brought into a correct spatial arrangement relative to each other by bringing the first light pattern in a predetermined spatial relation with the second light pattern on the projection surface.

Tube-detector alignment using light projections

The present invention relates to acquisition of medical image information of an object. In order to provide a user-friendly alignment of X-ray tube and a detector, optionally combined with an anti-scatter grid, an alignment arrangement is proposed, which comprises a tube attachment with a first light projection device and a detector attachment with a second light projection device. The first and second light projection devices each generate a light pattern on a projection surface. The tube attachment and the detector attachment can be brought into a correct spatial arrangement relative to each other by bringing the first light pattern in a predetermined spatial relation with the second light pattern on the projection surface.

Radiation therapy imaging and delivery utilizing coordinated motion of gantry and couch

A system and method of delivering a radiation therapy treatment plan to a patient. The treatment plan is delivered using a radiation therapy system including a moveable support for supporting a patient, a gantry moveable relative to the support and supporting a radiation source and multi-leaf collimator for modulating the radiation source. The support and gantry are moved during delivery of the treatment plan.

X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING PANORAMIC IMAGE USING THE SAME

An X-ray imaging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an X-ray generator that irradiates an object with X-rays during an exposure period; an X-ray detector that detects X-rays transmitted through the object; and a movement unit that moves the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector, wherein the X-ray generator is moved along an arc having a radius of curvature within a range with respect to a rotational axis, wherein the motion along the arc starts at a first time point and ends at a second time point, wherein the X-ray detector is moved in a linear direction having an angle with respect to a plane of the arc during at least a partial period of a period between the first time point and the second time point, wherein the motion in a linear direction starts at a third time point that is the same as or later than the first time point and ends at a fourth time point that is the same as or earlier than the second time point, and a first difference between the first time point and the second time point is larger than or equal to a second difference between the third time point and the fourth time point.

X-ray compatible infant monitoring and support system

Systems and methods for providing infant monitoring and support avoid image degradation, for x-ray imaging, related to sensors used for infant monitoring by separating an infant-supporting body from a sensor-carrying body. The sensor-carrying body, and with it any number of related sensors, is moved out of the way during x-ray imaging.

X-ray compatible infant monitoring and support system

Systems and methods for providing infant monitoring and support avoid image degradation, for x-ray imaging, related to sensors used for infant monitoring by separating an infant-supporting body from a sensor-carrying body. The sensor-carrying body, and with it any number of related sensors, is moved out of the way during x-ray imaging.