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Scanning digital fluoroscope comprising multiple radiographic image detectors arranged as spokes extending radially outwardly from a central rotational point on a rotational plate
10952691 · 2021-03-23 · ·

A system for taking fluoroscopic images of large animals having a rotatable plate with a plurality of detectors disposed on the rotatable plate, wherein the plurality of detectors are arranged as spokes extending radially outwardly from a central rotational point on the rotatable plate with collimators disposed on the side edges of the spokes. A drive assembly rotates the rotatable plate about an axis extending through the central rotational point at a speed such that the duration of successive image frames corresponds to the time taken for each spoke of detectors to move to the position of an adjacent spoke of detectors.

X-RAY IMAGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMAGING BY USING SAME
20210077038 · 2021-03-18 ·

The present application discloses an X-ray imaging device and a method of imaging using the X-ray imaging device. The X-ray imaging device comprises a rotating mechanism provided with a radiation source comprising a first radiation source and a second radiation source, the first radiation source and the second radiation source respectively emitting first light and second light, wherein the first light and the second light alternately irradiate a radiated body; and a detector for detecting the first light and the second light passing through the radiated body.

Multi-axis linear X-ray imaging system

Systems for large animal fluoroscopy having independently positionable X-ray emitter and X-ray detector arms on either side of the animal providing independent movement of the X-ray emitter and X-ray detector in multiple degrees of freedom.

RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS, RADIATION IMAGING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
20210055233 · 2021-02-25 ·

A radiation imaging apparatus comprises an image generating unit configured to generate a material characteristic image by using a plurality of radiation images of different radiation energy levels; an evaluation information calculation unit configured to calculate evaluation information which indicates a correlation between a plurality of material characteristic images; and a scattered ray amount estimation unit configured to estimate, based on the evaluation information, an amount of scattered rays included in the plurality of radiation images.

X-ray detector and method for controlling the same

The X-ray detector includes a sensor module provided with at least one sensor detecting an event, a communication interface connectable to at least one workstation, and a controller. The controller determines occurrence or non-occurrence of the predefined event based on an output value of the sensor module, and performs a configuration operation of the communication interface based on configuration information corresponding to the generated predefined event when occurrence of the predefined event is determined.

CONTROL SYSTEM AND RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING SYSTEM

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.

RADIATION DETECTION DEVICE

There is provided a radiation detection device capable of protecting a radiation detection panel stored thereinside. A radiation detection device includes: a front surface member; a rear surface member that is assembled with the front surface member and that comprises a first rib formed along an outer edge and a second rib formed along the first rib inside the first rib; and a radiation detection panel that is disposed between the front surface member and the rear surface member and detects radiation incident from the front surface member side.

Portable digital radiography apparatus comprising a frame including a base, a digital radiography panel, and a computer

A portable digital radiography apparatus includes a frame including a base, a radiography panel configured to be accommodated on the frame, a computer configured to be accommodated on the frame, and a charging system disposed in the base, the charging system being connectable to the radiography panel and the computer and configured to charge both the radiography panel and the computer when the radiography panel and the computer are accommodated on the frame. The frame, the radiography panel, the computer, and the charging system are transportable as an integral unit when the radiography panel and the computer are accommodated on the frame.

Assembly for a computer tomography (CT) system and related method
10918345 · 2021-02-16 · ·

An assembly for a system includes a rotatable drum defining a bore and configured for rotation about an object positioned within the bore, a support structure configured to support the rotatable drum during a rotation of the drum, a first radial air bearing disposed between the rotatable drum and the support structure and positioned proximate to a first distal end of the rotatable drum, and a second radial air bearing disposed between the rotatable drum and the support structure and positioned proximate to a second, opposite distal end of the rotatable drum. The first radial air bearing and the second radial air bearing are located at different longitudinal positions along a longitudinal axis of the rotatable drum and the first radial air bearing and the second radial air bearing are configured to levitate the rotatable drum relative to the support structure.

PORTABLE STERILE C-ARM COVER
20210077041 · 2021-03-18 ·

A sterile X-ray imaging C-arm cover is provided. The sterile X-ray imaging C-arm cover includes an enclosure configured to be secured to a medical table and to cover a portion of a C-arm, two sidewalls extending from a rotation end to a bottom end. The enclosure may include a front wall extending between the two sidewalls, enabling a medical professional to move around the enclosure to access a patient on the medical table. The enclosure may include a bottom wall coupled to the front wall and the two sidewalls, wherein the two sidewalls, the front wall, and the bottom wall form an envelope configured to receive the portion of the C-arm. The sterile X-ray imaging C-arm cover may include one or more securing mechanisms configured to secure the C-arm cover to the medical table, wherein the one or more securing mechanisms are positioned at the rotation end of the enclosure.