Apparatus, techniques and systems are described for facilitating identification of a target area during a probe-guided radio-localization surgical procedure. The described apparatus, techniques and systems can be used to implement a nuclear-uptake mode controller integrated into a probe to allow a user to instantly switch between multiple nuclear-uptake modes directly from the probe hand-piece. For example, a nuclear-uptake mode controller integrated into the probe can be used to instantly switch between a high-sensitivity nuclear-up-take mode and a high-resolution nuclear-uptake mode to effectively identify the target area in the presence of interfering nuclear signals by better matching the probe's nuclear detection parameters to a search task for that target area.

When a first-stage push-button switch of an operation unit (2) is pressed, an X-ray imaging control unit (72) transmits a signal A for starting voice guidance to a signal output unit (73) for a voice guidance unit as well as a signal B for starting preparation of X-ray imaging to an X-ray tube control unit (71). At this time, when the pushing operation of the push-button switch is performed, the X-ray imaging control unit (72) immediately transmits the signal A for starting the voice guidance to the signal output unit (73) for the voice guidance unit but transmits the signal B for starting the X-ray imaging after a time t1 has elapsed. The time t1 is a time calculated by subtracting a time t3 required for preparing an X-ray tube (42) for performing X-ray imaging from a time t2 required for the voice guidance.

According to one embodiment, an X-ray diagnosis apparatus includes an X-ray generator, an X-ray diaphragm, an X-ray detector, an image capturing unit, a blood vessel running information acquiring unit, a device position specifying unit, and a diaphragm controller. The X-ray generator emits X-rays. The X-ray diaphragm restricts a region to be irradiated with X-rays emitted from the X-ray generator. The X-ray detector detects X-rays emitted from the X-ray generator. The image capturing unit acquires an X-ray image based on a detection result obtained by the X-ray detector. The blood vessel running information acquiring unit acquires blood vessel running information. The device position specifying unit specifies the position of a device in the X-ray image. The diaphragm controller controls the X-ray diaphragm based on the blood vessel running information and the position of the device.

A controller (50) is provided with: an orientation determination unit (51) configured to determine an orientation of a subject; a protocol acquisition unit (52); an annotation processing unit (53) configured to perform annotation; a difference determination unit (54) configured to determine whether the currently selected protocol and the orientation of the subject determined by the orientation determination unit (51) are inconsistent with each other; and a warning unit (55) configured to issue a warning and an imaging prohibition unit (56) configured to prohibit imaging when the difference determination unit (54) determines that the currently selected protocol among the protocols acquired by the protocol acquisition unit (52) and the orientation of the subject determined by the orientation determination unit (51) are inconsistent with each other.

A method of imaging a breast of a patient using an imaging system includes applying, with a first component of the imaging system, a compressive force to the breast. A second component of the imaging system is positioned in a start position. The imaging system sends a first guidance signal to the patient. An imaging procedure of the breast is performed with the second component of the imaging system. Subsequent to performing the imaging procedure, a second guidance signal is sent to the patient.

A system includes a storage device storing a set of instructions and at least one processor in communication with the storage device, wherein when executing the instructions, the at least one processor is configured to cause the system to determine a first scan area on a scanning object. The system may also acquire raw data generated by scanning the first scan area on the scanning object and generate a positioning image based on the raw data. The system may also generate a pixel value distribution curve based on the positioning image, and determine a second scan area on the scanning object based on the pixel value distribution curve. The system may also scan the second scan area on the scanning object.

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.

A mobile X-ray imaging apparatus is an apparatus that enables the performance of a fluoroscopic procedure in any setting. The apparatus may include an elongated frame, a wheeled base, a U-shaped support, a height-adjusting track, a support carriage, an X-ray generator, and an image-capturing device. The elongated frame supports the U-shaped support and maintains the U-shaped support at a desired height. The wheeled base maintains the elongated frame upright and facilitates the relocation of the apparatus. The U-shaped support maintains the X-ray generator and the image-capturing device at the desired arrangement to perform the fluoroscopic procedure. The height-adjusting track enables the repositioning of the U-shaped support along the elongated frame to accommodate the patient. The support carriage connects the U-shaped support to the height-adjusting track and keeps the U-shaped support in place during the procedure. The X-ray generator and the image-capturing device enable the fluoroscopic procedure to be performed.

Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for determining a target position of an X-ray device which encompasses acquiring image data describing an anatomical structure of a patient, for example, by means of a 3D scan, and registering the image data relative to a coordinate system of the patient, for example by means of a navigation system (embodied by registered image data). Furthermore, a trajectory of an implant positioned within the anatomical structure relative to the patient coordinate system is acquired (embodied by trajectory data). A target position of an X-ray device for acquiring an X-ray image of at least part of the implant is determined based on the registered image and the acquired trajectory of the implant (embodied by X-ray device position data).

Disclosed are an X-ray imaging system and method, and the system comprises an X-ray source, a high-voltage generator, a collimator, a digital flat-panel detector, and a host computer; a position relationship between a projection area and a subject is visually displayed through a display screen; as an image frame on the screen is directly dragged to a corresponding position of an image of the subject presented on the screen or an area of interest is drawn, the collimator automatically drives a collimating sheet to move and enables the projection area to move to an observation position required by the subject, and information about the area of interest is transmitted to the detector as an input for selecting a response area of automatic exposure control (AEC). The collimator cooperates with digital automatic exposure control (DAEC), so that a strict requirement is no longer existent for patient positioning.