A61B6/46

Medical imaging device and method of operating a medical imaging device

A medical imaging device includes an x-ray source disposed at a first end of an arm, and an x-ray detector disposed at a second end of the arm opposite of the x-ray source. At least one of the x-ray source, the x-ray detector, and a portion of the arm are selectively adjustable with respect to the arm.

Medical systems including a positioning lamp and a projection device and control methods of the medical systems

The present disclosure relates to a medical system. The medical system may determine a working phase of the medical system. The working phase of the medical system may include a positioning phase, a scanning phase, and/or a scanning completion phase. The medical system may determine a position of a target portion of an object in the medical system based on one or more images associated with the object captured by an imaging sensor. The medical system may further control an operation of a positioning lamp of the medical system based on the working phase of the medical system and the position of the target portion of the object in the medical system.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTRA-OPERATIVE IMAGE ACQUISITION AND CALIBRATION
20210196390 · 2021-07-01 ·

A system and method utilizing a camera device containing an inertial measuring unit or similar orientation mechanism to calibrate alignment of the camera device according to a primary image such as an image displayed on an imaging screen, and then utilizing this calibration data to guide the system or user in acquiring a spatially aligned digital image using the camera device. Steps include recording the spatial orientation of the camera in at least two spatial dimensions when aligned with the primary image and guiding the camera into relative alignment with the imaging screen when taking a picture.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING IMAGING DEVICE

The present disclosure is related to systems and methods for controlling an imaging device. The system may include an imaging device, a voice processing device, and a terminal. The imaging device may be configured to image a subject. The voice processing device may be configured to receive a first voice signal from or transmit a second voice signal to the subject when the subject is positioned within the imaging device. The terminal may be configured to receive a third voice signal from or transmit a fourth voice signal to a user.

COUCH TOP EXTENSION FOR RADIATION THERAPY AND IMAGING

A couch top extension includes a first section and a second section extending from the first section. The first section has a varying shape profile and the second section has a substantially uniform shape profile. A couch top extension includes an extension board comprising one or more identifiers capable of providing a detectable signal indicative of an identification of the extension board.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONALLY VISUALIZING ROOT CANAL CURVATURE OF TOOTH

Disclosed are a method of and an apparatus for 3D visualization of the root canal curvature of a tooth. The method includes (a) displaying a CT image of one or more teeth on the basis of CT image data, (b) three-dimensionally rendering at least a portion of the root canal of a target tooth when a dental practitioner selects the target tooth from the CT image, and (c) visualizing a curvature in a region of the root canal that is three-dimensionally rendered using a visual factor.

X-ray imaging apparatus

An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray source, a detector for detecting X-rays, an imaging unit, an operation unit, a notification unit, and a control unit. The control unit generates an image of an inside of an examination room. Further, when detecting that a person other than a subject is present in the examination room based on the image of the inside of the examination room, the control unit performs control to issue caution information indicating that a person other than a subject is present in the examination room.

PATIENT AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND PATIENT AUTHENTICATION METHOD
20210192030 · 2021-06-24 ·

A patient authentication system is provided with: an authentication unit configured to authenticate a subject based on a reference database, a patient authentication bio-information acquired by a patient bio-information acquisition unit, and patient identification information acquired by a patient identification information acquisition unit, the reference database storing patient reference bio-information acquired in advance as bio-information to be referred to when authenticating the patient and patient reference identification information to be referred to when authenticating the patient in association with each other; and a device control unit configured to perform control of a medical device based on an authentication result which is a result of authentication by the authentication unit

CT imaging system and method using a task-based image quality metric to achieve a desired image quality

Computed tomography (CT) imaging system has at least one processing unit configured to receive operator inputs that include a modified system feature and a clinical task having a task object and also receive operator inputs for determining a task-based image quality (IQ) metric. The task-based IQ metric represents a desired overall image quality of image data for performing the clinical task. The image data acquired using a reference system feature. The at least one processing unit is also configured to determine an exposure-control parameter based on the task object, the modified system feature, and the task-based IQ metric. The at least one processing unit is also configured to direct the x-ray source to generate the x-ray beam during the CT scan, wherein at least one of the tube current or the tube potential during the CT scan is a function of the exposure-control parameter.

SYSTEMS FOR LASER ALIGNMENT

Various methods and systems are provided for laser alignment systems, particularly laser alignment systems of medical imaging systems. In one example, a medical imaging system comprises: a gantry; and a laser mount including: a first section fixedly coupled to the gantry; a second section seated within the first section and slideable within the first section; and a third section seated within the second section and rotatable within the second section, the third section adapted to house a laser radiation source.