公开(公告)号：US20140369464A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14302855

申请日：2014-06-12

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

Inventor： Jae Hak LEE ,  Myung Jin CHUNG ,  Young Hun SUNG

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/02

CPC classification number: A61B6/503 ,  A61B6/022 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/4035 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/466 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/5288

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an X-ray imaging apparatus and a control method thereof in which a clear 3D volume of an object may be acquired when the 3D volume of the object is reconstructed from X-ray images acquired by radiating X-rays to the object. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes an image processing unit configured to acquire a plurality of X-ray images of an object from converted electrical signals, group the plurality of X-ray images into groups of X-ray images acquired from the same cardiac phase, and perform image reconstruction of each of the groups acquired as a result of the grouping.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种X射线成像设备及其控制方法，其中当通过向对象辐射X射线获得的X射线图像重构物体的3D体积时，可以获取物体的清晰3D体积。 X射线成像装置包括图像处理单元，被配置为从转换的电信号获取对象的多个X射线图像，将多个X射线图像组合成从相同心脏相位获取的X射线图像组 并且执行作为分组的结果获取的每个组的图像重建。

公开(公告)号：US20140355860A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US14291903

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Kang Eui LEE ,  Hyun Hwa OH ,  Sung Su KIM ,  Young Hun SUNG

IPC: G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G06T5/50 ,  A61B6/463 ,  A61B6/481 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/5241 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06T5/009 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/10116 ,  G06T2207/10152 ,  G06T2207/20092 ,  G06T2207/20212 ,  G06T2207/20221 ,  G06T2207/30068 ,  G06T2207/30096

Abstract: A radiographic imaging control method includes combining a plurality of images by applying a first weight to the plurality of images, displaying a composite image, acquired by combining the plurality of images, newly receiving a second weight with respect to the composite image, recombining the plurality of images based on the received second weight, and displaying a recombined image, acquired by recombining the plurality of images.

Abstract translation: 射线照相成像控制方法包括：通过对所述多个图像应用第一权重来组合多个图像，显示通过组合所述多个图像而获得的合成图像，对所述合成图像重新接收第二权重，将所述多个图像重新组合 基于所接收的第二权重的图像，并且显示通过重新组合多个图像而获得的重组图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140334600A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14271842

申请日：2014-05-07

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Kang Ho LEE ,  Young Hun SUNG

IPC: G01T1/172 ,  G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01N23/04 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/502 ,  G01N2223/423 ,  G01T1/17

Abstract: An X-ray detector includes a light receiver configured to generate charges of a quantity corresponding to energy of a photon, a comparison device including a plurality of comparators, each of the comparators being configured to compare a voltage signal corresponding to the quantity of the generated charges with a respective threshold voltage and output a result of the comparison as a pulse signal, a counter device including a plurality of counters, each of the counters being configured to count a pulse of a certain state, and a synchronous control circuit configured to receive as input the pulse signals output from each of the comparators and to output the pulse of the certain state to one of the counters corresponding to a highest threshold voltage of the threshold voltages which is less than a peak value of the voltage signal.

Abstract translation: X射线检测器包括被配置为产生与光子的能量相对应的量的电荷的光接收器，比较装置包括多个比较器，每个比较器被配置为比较对应于产生的量的电压信号 用相应的阈值电压充电并将比较结果作为脉冲信号输出，计数器装置包括多个计数器，每个计数器被配置为对某一状态的脉冲进行计数;以及同步控制电路，被配置为接收 作为输入从每个比较器输出的脉冲信号，并将该特定状态的脉冲输出到对应于小于电压信号的峰值的阈值电压的最高阈值电压的计数器之一。

公开(公告)号：US20140328531A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US14269269

申请日：2014-05-05

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

Inventor： Jae Hak LEE ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Ho Young LEE ,  Myung Jin CHUNG

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G06T19/00 ,  A61B6/022 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/037 ,  A61B6/5223 ,  A61B6/5235 ,  G06T11/008 ,  G06T15/08 ,  G06T2210/41 ,  H04N13/275

Abstract: A medical imaging apparatus includes: a scanner configured to obtain projection data of an object; a three-dimensional restorer configured to restore a volume of the object from the projection data; a volume segmentor configured to generate at least one partial volume based on the volume of the object; a reprojector configured to generate a plurality of reprojection images according to a plurality of virtual viewpoints by reprojecting at least one from among the volume and the at least one partial volume from the plurality of virtual viewpoints; and an image fuser configured to generate a plurality of fusion images by fusing at least two of the plurality of reprojection images according to the virtual viewpoints.

Abstract translation: 医疗成像装置包括：扫描器，被配置为获得物体的投影数据; 被配置为从所述投影数据恢复所述对象的体积的三维恢复器; 体积分段器，被配置为基于所述对象的体积来生成至少一个部分体积; 重新配置用于通过从所述多个虚拟视点中重新投射所述卷和所述至少一个部分卷中的至少一个来生成根据多个虚拟视点的多个重投影图像; 以及图像定影器，被配置为通过根据虚拟视点融合多个重新投影图像中的至少两个来生成多个融合图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140119495A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14065809

申请日：2013-10-29

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Kwang Eun JANG ,  Jong Ha LEE ,  Ji Young CHOI ,  Young Hun SUNG

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/481 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/4007 ,  A61B6/4441

Abstract: Disclosed are an image reconstruction method and a radiation imaging apparatus using the same. The radiation imaging apparatus includes a radiation emitter which emits multiple energy spectra of radiation toward an object, a radiation detector which detects multiple energy spectra of radiation passing through the object and thereby outputs measurement data, and an image reconstructor which reconstructs a radiation image of the object, based on the measurement data output by the radiation detector. The method may be used to calculate simulation data of an inner structure of the object using an image reconstruction value including information associated with densities of substances of the inside of the object, to acquire a correction value of the image reconstruction value minimizing a discrepancy between the measurement data and the simulation data and to update the image reconstruction value using the correction value.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种图像重建方法和使用该方法的放射线成像装置。 放射线摄像装置包括发射朝向物体的辐射的多个能量谱的辐射发射器，检测通过物体的辐射的多个能量谱，从而输出测量数据的辐射检测器，以及重建辐射图像的图像重建器 对象，基于辐射检测器输出的测量数据。 该方法可以用于使用包括与物体内部的物质的密度相关联的信息的图像重建值来计算对象的内部结构的模拟数据，以获取图像重建值的校正值，从而最小化对象的内部结构之间的差异 测量数据和模拟数据，并使用校正值更新图像重建值。

公开(公告)号：US20140112430A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US13860196

申请日：2013-04-10

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Kang Eui LEE ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Myung Jin JUNG ,  Jong Ha LEE

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/022 ,  A61B6/4014 ,  A61B6/4417 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/466 ,  A61B6/504

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a 3D stereoscopic image is provided. The apparatus may provide a 3D stereoscopic image generated based on two projection images imaged at different positions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提供3D立体图像的装置和方法。 该装置可以提供基于在不同位置成像的两个投影图像生成的3D立体图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140105369A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US13871576

申请日：2013-04-26

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

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

IPC: G01T7/00

CPC classification number: G01T7/005

Abstract: Provided are a calibration apparatus and method that may be used for setting a magnitude of an electric pulse based on a result obtained by imaging at least one imaging object, and that may be used for mapping and calibrating a photon energy corresponding to an absorption edge of at least one calibration object.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种校准装置和方法，其可以用于基于通过对至少一个成像对象进行成像获得的结果来设置电脉冲的幅度，并且其可以用于映射和校准与吸收边对应的光子能量 至少一个校准对象。

公开(公告)号：US20140086386A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13970672

申请日：2013-08-20

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Seok Min HAN ,  Dong Goo KANG ,  Sung Su KIM ,  Young Hun SUNG

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/583 ,  A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/5205 ,  A61B6/5217 ,  A61B6/5294

Abstract: An apparatus and method for estimating object information is provided. The object information estimating apparatus includes a database which stores phantom information obtained by projecting a first energy X-ray on a phantom, an input unit which receives first object information obtained by projecting the first energy X-ray on an analysis object, and which receives information on a thickness of the analysis object, and an estimating unit which estimates second object information based on the phantom information, the first object information, and the information on the thickness.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于估计对象信息的装置和方法。 对象信息估计装置包括：数据库，其存储通过将第一能量X射线投影在虚拟体上而获得的幻影信息;输入单元，其接收通过将第一能量X射线投影到分析对象而获得的第一对象信息， 关于分析对象的厚度的信息，以及基于虚拟信息，第一对象信息和关于厚度的信息来估计第二对象信息的估计单元。

公开(公告)号：US20140037072A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13955643

申请日：2013-07-31

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Seok Min HAN ,  Dong Goo KANG ,  Young Hun SUNG

IPC: G01T7/00

CPC classification number: G01T7/005 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/583 ,  G01N23/087 ,  G01N2223/3035 ,  G01N2223/423 ,  G01N2223/612

Abstract: A material information detection apparatus, a phantom information recording apparatus, and operation methods for the apparatuses are provided. The material information detection apparatus includes a database configured to store phantom information obtained by projecting a multi-energy X-rayon a phantom comprising a plurality of materials, an input device configured to receive a plurality of pieces of object information per energy level, the object information obtained by projecting a multi-energy X-ray on an analysis object, and a detector configured to detect information related to materials constituting the analysis object based on the phantom information and the plurality of pieces of object information per energy level.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种材料信息检测装置，幻影信息记录装置和装置的操作方法。 材料信息检测装置包括：数据库，其被配置为存储通过投影多能量X射线管获得的幻影信息，该幻影信息包括多个材料，幻像体，被配置为每能量级接收多个对象信息，输入装置， 通过在分析对象上投射多能量X射线获得的信息，以及检测器，被配置为基于每个能量级别的幻影信息和多个对象信息来检测与构成分析对象的材料有关的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20130301799A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13893453

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Dong Goo KANG ,  Sung Hoon KANG ,  Young Hun SUNG

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/5258 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/50 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/5205 ,  A61B6/5235 ,  A61B6/583 ,  A61B6/585 ,  H01L27/14663

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an X-ray imaging apparatus for forming an X-ray image having reduced noise by correcting errors according to characteristics of each of a plurality of pixels and a control method therefor. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray generator to generate X-rays and irradiate the generated X-rays, an X-ray detector to detect the irradiated X-rays and output X-ray data by counting the number of photons having an energy that is equal to or greater than threshold energy among photons contained in the detected X-rays, for each of a plurality of pixels; a function acquisition unit to acquire calibration functions for the respective pixels using X-ray data output for a plurality of predesigned phantoms, and an image correction unit to correct an X-ray image of an object on a per pixel basis using the acquired calibration functions.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种X射线成像装置及其控制方法，用于通过根据多个像素中的每一个的特征校正误差来形成具有降低的噪声的X射线图像。 X射线成像装置包括产生X射线并照射所产生的X射线的X射线发生器，X射线检测器，用于检测照射的X射线，并通过计数具有 对于多个像素中的每一个，在所检测的X射线中包含的光子中等于或大于阈值能量的能量; 功能获取单元，用于使用针对多个预先设计的体模输出的X射线数据来获取各个像素的校准功能;以及图像校正单元，用于使用所获取的校准函数以每像素为基础校正对象的X射线图像 。