Method for acquiring digital X-ray image data
    1.
    发明授权
    Method for acquiring digital X-ray image data 有权
    一种用于获取数字X射线图像数据的方法

    公开(公告)号:EP1611776B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-24

    申请号:EP04706081.9

    申请日:2004-01-28

    CPC分类号: H04N5/3454 A61B6/032 H04N5/32

    摘要: A method for providing X-ray image data signals corresponding to a selected portion of a two-dimensional image at an enhanced image resolution. During selective exposure of an X-ray receptor to X-ray radiation corresponding to the subject image, image pixel data corresponding to the region of interest (used pixels) are read out with normal pixel data pixel discharge times and at the normal pixel data rate, while image pixel data corresponding to the region not of interest (unused pixels) are read out also with normal pixel data pixel discharge times and at either the normal pixel data rate or an increased pixel data rate. During such pixel data readout intervals, the X-ray radiation exposure can be continuous or selectively pulsed.

    COMPACT CMOS-BASED X-RAY DETECTOR ADAPTED FOR DENTAL APPLICATIONS
    3.
    发明公开
    COMPACT CMOS-BASED X-RAY DETECTOR ADAPTED FOR DENTAL APPLICATIONS 有权
    牙科应用改编COMPACT基于CMOS的X射线探测器

    公开(公告)号:EP2135492A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-23

    申请号:EP08731296.3

    申请日:2008-03-03

    IPC分类号: H05G1/64

    摘要: An image sensor having a two-dimensional array of pixel sensors [201], a layer of scintillation material[206], and a controller[202] is disclosed. The layer of scintillation material is adjacent to the two-dimensional array, the scintillation material emits light in response to x-rays impinging thereon. The pixel sensors detect this light. The controller reads out data stored in the two-dimensional array of pixel sensors and forms an image therefrom. The controller corrects the data for errors resulting from x-rays that generate electrons that are stored in the pixel sensors [41] in the process of forming the image. In one aspect of the invention, the controller forms the image by causing the two-dimensional array to form a plurality of frames, each frame includes a measurement of a charge stored on each photodiode[46] during a preceding time period. The controller selectively combines data from the frames to form the image.

    METHOD FOR DISPLAYING DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGE DATA AT HIGH RESOLUTION
    4.
    发明公开
    METHOD FOR DISPLAYING DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGE DATA AT HIGH RESOLUTION 有权
    程序,用于显示与高分​​辨率的数字X射线图像

    公开(公告)号:EP1611776A4

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-09

    申请号:EP04706081

    申请日:2004-01-28

    摘要: A method for providing X-ray image data signals corresponding to a selected portion of a two-dimensional image at an enhanced image resolution. During selective exposure of an X-ray receptor to X-ray radiation corresponding to the subject image, image pixel data corresponding to the region of interest (used pixels) are read out with normal pixel data pixel discharge times and at the normal pixel data rate, while image pixel data corresponding to the region not of interest (unused pixels) are read out also with normal pixel data pixel discharge times and at either the normal pixel data rate or an increased pixel data rate. During such pixel data readout intervals, the X-ray radiation exposure can be continuous or selectively pulsed.

    SENSIR CHARACTERIZATION IN MEMORY
    5.
    发明公开
    SENSIR CHARACTERIZATION IN MEMORY 审中-公开
    SensIR表征在存储器中

    公开(公告)号:EP1378149A4

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-01

    申请号:EP01988141

    申请日:2001-11-19

    申请人: AFP IMAGING CORP

    摘要: An X-ray image sensor (23) comprising an array of sensor elements and a sensor characterization storage device is provided. The sensor characterization storage device stores sensor characterization information identifying defects in the array of sensor elements. The X-ray image sensor (23) may have an intergrated interpolator, and the interpolator processes image data from the array of sensor elements by using the sensor characterization information to correct for the defects in the array of sensor elements. An X-ray imaging system comprising the X-ray image sensor (23) and a computer (21) also is provided. The X-ray image sensor (23) provides to the computer (21) a signal corresponding to image data from the array of sensor elements. The X-ray image sensor (23) provides to the computer (21) the sensor characterization information, and the computer processes the image data using the sensor characterization information to correct for the defects in the array of sensor elements.

    SYSTEM FOR CONVERTING CONVENTIONAL X-RAY APPARATUS TO A DIGITAL IMAGING DEVICE
    8.
    发明公开
    SYSTEM FOR CONVERTING CONVENTIONAL X-RAY APPARATUS TO A DIGITAL IMAGING DEVICE 审中-公开
    系统用于将传统的X射线设备在数字图片设置

    公开(公告)号:EP1285559A4

    公开(公告)日:2007-07-18

    申请号:EP99974157

    申请日:1999-11-03

    IPC分类号: A61B6/00 G03B42/02 H05G1/64

    摘要: A self-contained digital imaging array (46) fits in a bucky carrier (26) mounted under the table (4) or other support surface of an x-ray system, permitting conventional film-based analog image capture systems of the prior art to be upgraded to full electronic capability for capturing diagnostic images in digital format, integrating those images with patient demographics, test reports, lab results and other information, and archiving and displaying that information on monitors or hard copy prints. The system of the subject invention permits conversion of the historic film-based analog systems to electronic, fully integrated systems at a fraction of the costs of full replacement systems now available in the marketplace.

    SENSIR CHARACTERIZATION IN MEMORY
    9.
    发明公开
    SENSIR CHARACTERIZATION IN MEMORY 审中-公开
    SensIR表征在存储器中

    公开(公告)号:EP1378149A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-07

    申请号:EP01988141.6

    申请日:2001-11-19

    IPC分类号: H05G1/64 H01T1/00

    摘要: An X-ray image sensor (23) comprising an array of sensor elements and a sensor characterization storage device is provided. The sensor characterization storage device stores sensor characterization information identifying defects in the array of sensor elements. The X-ray image sensor (23) may have an intergrated interpolator, and the interpolator processes image data from the array of sensor elements by using the sensor characterization information to correct for the defects in the array of sensor elements. An X-ray imaging system comprising the X-ray image sensor (23) and a computer (21) also is provided. The X-ray image sensor (23) provides to the computer (21) a signal corresponding to image data from the array of sensor elements. The X-ray image sensor (23) provides to the computer (21) the sensor characterization information, and the computer processes the image data using the sensor characterization information to correct for the defects in the array of sensor elements.

    CMOS DENTAL X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM
    10.
    发明公开
    CMOS DENTAL X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM 审中-公开
    CMOS DENTALESRÖNTGENDARSTELLUNGSSYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:EP1339324A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-03

    申请号:EP01274569.1

    申请日:2001-10-31

    IPC分类号: A61B6/14 H05G1/64

    摘要: An X-ray imaging system comprising an X-ray image sensor and an image capture controller (30) is provided. The X-ray image sensor includes a sensor array comprising a plurality of CMOS active column sensors (31). The image capture controller (30) communicates with the X-ray image sensor to read out pixel values from selected ones of the CMOS active column sensor elements (31). The image capture controller may randomly select reference pixels from the plurality of CMOS active column sensor elements, and compare a signal of the reference pixels to a predetermined level to determine a start of X-ray exposure. The image capture controller (30) also may randomly select second reference pixels from the plurality of CMOS active column sensor elements (31), and monitor the second reference pixels to determine an end of X-ray exposure. The X-ray imaging system also may include a wireless interface for coupling the X-ray image sensor to the image capture controller. The X-ray imaging system may be used as a dental X-ray imaging system. An intraoral X-ray image sensor comprising a scintillator that converts an X-ray energy image into a visible-light image and a sensor array including a plurality of CMOS active column sensors, which converts the visible-light image into an electrical signal, also may be provided.