公开(公告)号：US20150146852A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14554905

申请日：2014-11-26

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Young Hun SUNG ,  Jae Hak LEE ,  Dong Goo KANG ,  Jae Mock YI

IPC: G01T1/29 ,  G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01T1/2921 ,  G01N23/04 ,  H04N5/32 ,  H04N5/3454 ,  H04N5/3745 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: An X-ray detector capable of independently controlling a read-out rate for each region, an X-ray imaging apparatus having the same, and a method of controlling the same are provided. The X-ray detector includes a plurality of pixels which are two-dimensionally arranged and configured to output an electrical signal corresponding to incident X-rays, a plurality of gate lines configured to connect the plurality of pixels in a row direction, a plurality of data lines configured to connect the plurality of pixels in a column direction, a read-out circuit configured to read out the electrical signal generated by the plurality of pixels through the plurality of data lines, and a switcher configured to independently turn connections between the respective data lines in the plurality of data lines and the read-out circuit on and off.

Abstract translation: 提供能够独立地控制每个区域的读出速率的X射线检测器，具有该X射线检测器的X射线成像设备及其控制方法。 X射线检测器包括二维排列并配置为输出与入射X射线相对应的电信号的多个像素，多条栅极线，被配置为沿行方向连接多个像素，多个 数据线，被配置为在列方向上连接所述多个像素;读出电路，被配置为通过所述多条数据线读出由所述多个像素产生的电信号;以及切换器，被配置为独立地转换所述多个像素之间的连接 多条数据线中的数据线和读出电路接通和断开。

公开(公告)号：US20150103976A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-16

申请号：US14513370

申请日：2014-10-14

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Dong Goo KANG ,  Hyun Hwa OH ,  Sung Hoon KANG ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Kang Ho LEE

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/5205 ,  A61B6/542

Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus and control method for the X-ray imaging apparatus are provided. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray source configured to generate and emit X-rays having a preset broadband, an X-ray detector including a plurality of raw pixels configured to detect an average of ten photons or less in response to the X-rays which are emitted and convert the detected photons into an electrical signal, and an image processor configured to produce a plurality of single-energy images corresponding respectively to a plurality of preset energy bands by separating the plurality of raw pixels for each of the plurality of preset energy bands based on the electrical signal, and to produce a multi-energy image using the single-energy images.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于X射线成像装置的X射线成像装置和控制方法。 X射线成像装置包括：X射线源，被配置为生成并发射具有预设宽带的X射线; X射线检测器，包括被配置为响应于所述X射线检测器检测到10个以上的光子的平均值的多个原始像素 发射的X射线并将检测到的光子转换成电信号;以及图像处理器，被配置为通过分离多个预先设定的能量图像中的每个的多个原始像素来产生分别对应于多个预设能带的多个单能量图像 基于电信号的多个预设能带，并且使用单能量图像产生多能量图像。

公开(公告)号：US20150092919A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14501344

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Dong Goo KANG ,  Seok Min HAN ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Jae Mock YI ,  Jae Hak LEE

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/405 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/481 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/504 ,  A61B6/5235 ,  A61B6/54

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an X-ray image apparatus and a control method for the same. The X-ray image apparatus includes an X-ray generator configured to sequentially irradiate an object with a plurality of X-rays of mutually different energy bands, an X-ray detector configured to acquire a plurality of pieces of X-ray data corresponding to the plurality of mutually different energy bands by detecting X-rays transmitted through the object, an image processor configured to convert the acquired plurality of pieces of X-ray data into a plurality of X-ray images and separate blood vessel X-ray images of the object from the plurality of X-ray images, and a controller configured to control operations of the X-ray generator so that the sequentially irradiated plurality of X-rays of the mutually different energy bands are repeatedly irradiated for fixed cycles. The X-ray generator may be configured to sequentially irradiate the object with the plurality of X-rays for a first time interval in the fixed cycles, and the first time interval may be different from a second time interval that is a time interval between a time point at which a final X-ray of a single cycle among the fixed cycles is irradiated and a time point at which a first X-ray of the following cycle among the fixed cycles is irradiated.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种X射线图像装置及其控制方法。 X射线图像装置包括：X射线发生器，其被配置为顺序地照射具有相互不同的能带的多个X射线的物体; X射线检测器，被配置为获取与X射线相对应的多个X射线数据 通过检测通过物体传输的X射线来检测多个相互不同的能带;图像处理器，被配置为将所获取的多条X射线数据转换成多个X射线图像，并且分离血管X射线图像 来自多个X射线图像的物体，以及控制器，被配置为控制X射线发生器的操作，使得相互不同的能带的顺序照射的多个X射线被重复照射固定周期。 X射线发生器可以被配置为在固定周期中以第一时间间隔顺序地照射具有多个X射线的对象，并且第一时间间隔可以不同于作为第一时间间隔的第二时间间隔， 照射固定周期中的单个周期的最终X射线的时间点和照射固定周期中的后续周期的第一X射线的时间点。

公开(公告)号：US20150063545A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14313164

申请日：2014-06-24

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jong Ha LEE ,  Sung Hoon KANG ,  Young Hun SUNG

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/545 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/0407 ,  A61B6/466 ,  A61B6/467 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/5294 ,  A61B6/544 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/321

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an X-ray imaging apparatus for optimizing radiography conditions upon radiography, and a control method thereof. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes: an input device configured to receive information about a patient; and a controller configured to conduct a search for a previously obtained X-ray image related to the information about the patient and a previously set radiography condition related to the information about the patient, and to set a radiography condition for a main-shot based on a result of the search.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于优化射线照相术时的射线照相条件的X射线成像装置及其控制方法。 X射线成像装置包括：输入装置，被配置为接收关于患者的信息; 以及控制器，被配置为进行与先前获得的关于患者的信息的X射线图像的搜索以及与关于患者的信息相关的先前设置的射线照相条件的搜索，并且基于 搜索结果。

公开(公告)号：US20150063528A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14452643

申请日：2014-08-06

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. ,  SAMSUNG LIFE PUBLIC WELFARE FOUNDATION.

Inventor： Seok Min HAN ,  Dong Goo KANG ,  Sung Hoon KANG ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Myung Jin CHUNG

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/03

CPC classification number: A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/405 ,  A61B6/487 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/504 ,  A61B6/5235 ,  A61B6/583

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an X-ray imaging apparatus and a method for controlling the same. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray generator configured to radiate first-energy X-rays toward an object, an X-ray detector configured to detect the first-energy X-rays which propagate through the object, an image processor configured to generate a first object image which correspond to the detected first-energy X-rays and to estimate a second object image which corresponds to second-energy X-rays based on the generated first object image, and a controller configured to control the image processor to repeatedly estimate the second object image by controlling the X-ray generator to repeatedly radiate the first-energy X-rays toward the object.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种X射线成像装置及其控制方法。 X射线成像装置包括被配置为朝向物体照射第一能量X射线的X射线发生器，被配置为检测通过物体传播的第一能量X射线的X射线检测器，被配置为 以产生与检测到的第一能量X射线相对应的第一对象图像，并且基于所生成的第一对象图像估计与第二能量X射线对应的第二对象图像，以及控制器，被配置为控制图像处理器 通过控制X射线发生器来重复地向物体辐射第一能量X射线来重复估计第二物体图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140270064A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14205671

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation ,  SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Hyun Hwa OH ,  Sung Hoon KANG ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Andrew Wesley STEVENSON ,  Stephen William WILKINS ,  Timur Eugenievich GUREYEV ,  Yakov NESTERETS

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/484 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/5211 ,  A61B6/583 ,  G01N23/20075 ,  G01N2223/6126

Abstract: The X-ray imaging apparatus to form a phase contrast image includes an X-ray source that generates X-rays to emit the X-rays to an object; an X-ray detector configured to detect X-rays having passed through the object to acquire phase contrast image signals on a per energy band basis; and a quantitative data acquirer configured to calculate approximate quantitative data of two or more constituent substances of the object using a relation between the phase contrast image signals on the per energy band basis and quantitative data of the constituent substances, and estimate quantitative data of the constituent substances by iteratively applying a regularization function to the approximate quantitative data.

Abstract translation: 用于形成相位对比图像的X射线成像装置包括产生X射线以向对象发射X射线的X射线源; X射线检测器，被配置为检测穿过物体的X射线，以获得每个能带的相位差图像信号; 以及定量数据获取器，被配置为使用每个能带的相位差图像信号和构成物质的定量数据之间的关系来计算物体的两个或更多个构成物质的近似定量数据，并且估计该成分的定量数据 物质通过迭代地将正则化函数应用于近似的定量数据。

公开(公告)号：US20140254757A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14197716

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Hyun Hwa OH ,  Dong Goo KANG ,  Sung Hoon KANG ,  Young Hun SUNG

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/484 ,  A61B6/4092 ,  A61B6/4233 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/482 ,  G01T1/247

Abstract: Disclosed are an X-ray imaging apparatus, which may acquire different phase contrast image signals on a per energy band basis simultaneously without moving a detector or emitting X-rays multiple times by using a photon counting detector that separates detected X-rays into a plurality of energy bands, and a control method for the same. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray source which is configured to generate X-rays and emit the X-rays toward a subject, an X-ray detector which is spaced apart from the subject by a predetermined distance and configured to detect X-rays which have propagated through the subject, and to separate the detected X-rays into a plurality of energy bands in order to acquire phase contrast image signals on a per energy band basis, and an image processor which is configured to form a phase contrast image of the subject by using the acquired phase contrast image signals.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种X射线成像装置，其可以在不移动检测器的同时以每个能带为基础获取不同的相位图像信号，或者通过使用将检测到的X射线分离成多个的光子计数检测器多次发射X射线 的能带，以及其控制方法。 X射线成像装置包括被配置为产生X射线并朝向被摄体发射X射线的X射线源，与受检者间隔开预定距离的X射线检测器，其被配置为检测 已经通过被摄体传播的X射线，并且将检测到的X射线分离成多个能带，以便在每个能带的基础上获得相位对比图像信号;以及图像处理器，被配置为形成相位 通过使用所获取的相位差图像信号对对象的对比度图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140247918A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14196447

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: SAMSUNG LIFE PUBLIC WELFARE FOUNDATION. ,  SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Dong Goo KANG ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Myung Jin CHUNG

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/4405 ,  A61B6/4452 ,  A61B6/4458 ,  A61B6/4464 ,  A61B6/547

Abstract: A mobile X-ray imaging apparatus and method of controlling the same, the mobile X-ray imaging apparatus including a movable main body, an X-ray source installed on the main body via an arm, a tilt angle and rotation angle of the arm being adjustable, a portable X-ray detector configured to detect X-rays emitted from the X-ray source, a position information acquirer configured to acquire position information indicating a position of the X-ray source relative to the portable X-ray detector, and a position controller configured to control the X-ray source to move to a position corresponding to the portable X-ray detector based on the acquired position information.

Abstract translation: 一种移动式X射线成像装置及其控制方法，所述移动式X射线摄像装置包括：移动主体，经由臂安装在所述主体上的X射线源，所述臂的倾斜角度和旋转角度 被配置为检测从X射线源发射的X射线的便携式X射线检测器，被配置为获取表示X射线源相对于便携式X射线检测器的位置的位置信息的位置信息获取器， 以及位置控制器，被配置为基于所获取的位置信息来控制X射线源移动到与便携式X射线检测器相对应的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140185761A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14104391

申请日：2013-12-12

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Seok Min HAN ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Dong Goo KANG ,  Sung Hoon KANG ,  Sung Su KIM ,  Hyun Hwa OH ,  Kang Eui LEE

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/50 ,  A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/4452 ,  A61B6/4476 ,  A61B6/461 ,  A61B6/463 ,  A61B6/486 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/5217 ,  A61B6/5235 ,  A61B6/5252 ,  H04N5/32

Abstract: Disclosed are an X-ray imaging apparatus that captures one or more images of an inner part of the human body or the like, and a method for controlling the apparatus. In particular, an imaging system includes an X-ray generator which is configured to irradiate a target object with X-rays, a detector which is configured to detect X-rays which are emitted at a plurality of times and which have propagated through the target object, a driver which is configured to change a position of the X-ray generator or the detector, an image processor which is configured to generate a plurality of X-ray images from the detected X-rays and to compare the plurality of X-ray images in order to generate at least one difference image, and a controller which is configured to detect tissues which constitute the target object based on the at least one difference image.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种捕获人体内部的一个或多个图像等的X射线摄像装置及其控制方法。 特别地，成像系统包括被配置为用X射线照射目标物体的X射线发生器，被配置为检测多次发射并且已经通过目标传播的X射线的检测器 对象，被配置为改变X射线发生器或检测器的位置的驱动器，被配置为从所检测的X射线产生多个X射线图像并且将多个X射线像素进行比较的图像处理器， 射线图像以产生至少一个差分图像;以及控制器，被配置为基于所述至少一个差异图像来检测构成所述目标对象的组织。

公开(公告)号：US20140185748A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14045924

申请日：2013-10-04

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Kang Eui LEE ,  Jong Ha LEE ,  Kwang Eun JANG ,  Young Hun SUNG

IPC: A61B6/02

CPC classification number: A61B6/022 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/461 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/5205 ,  A61B6/5223

Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray emitter that emits X-rays to an object at a plurality of positions; a detector that detects X-rays having passed through the object and converts the detected X-rays into electric signals; and an image processor that is configured to generate X-ray images at the plurality of positions by reading out the electric signals, acquire volume data of the object using the X-ray images, and reproject the acquired volume data by using different bands of energy spectrums to acquire reconstructed reprojection images of different energy bands.

Abstract translation: X射线成像装置包括：X射线发射体，其在多个位置向对象发射X射线; 检测器，其检测已经穿过物体的X射线并将检测到的X射线转换成电信号; 以及图像处理器，被配置为通过读出电信号在多个位置生成X射线图像，使用X射线图像获取对象的体数据，并且通过使用不同的能量带重新投影所获取的体积数据 光谱以获得不同能带的重建重投影图像。