公开(公告)号：US20150228092A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14178702

申请日：2014-02-12

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Bernhard Erich Hermann Claus

IPC: G06T11/00 ,  A61B6/03 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/006 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/5205 ,  A61B6/54 ,  G06T5/003 ,  G06T5/50 ,  G06T7/337 ,  G06T2207/10112 ,  G06T2207/20021 ,  G06T2207/30068 ,  G06T2211/424 ,  G06T2211/436

Abstract: Some embodiments are associated with generation of a volumetric image representing an imaged object associated with a patient. According to some embodiments, tomosynthesis projection data may be acquired. A computer processor may then automatically generate the volumetric image based on the acquired tomosynthesis projection data. Moreover, distances between voxels in the volumetric image may be spatially varied.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例与表示与患者相关联的成像对象的体积图像的生成相关联。 根据一些实施例，可以获取断层合成投影数据。 然后，计算机处理器可以基于获取的断层合成投影数据自动生成体积图像。 此外，体积图像中的体素之间的距离可以在空间上变化。

公开(公告)号：US20140126696A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US13668002

申请日：2012-11-02

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Yi Xu ,  Frederick Wilson Wheeler ,  Bernhard Erich Hermann Claus

IPC: G01N23/04 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01T1/295

Abstract: An imaging system is provided. The imaging system includes an X-ray radiation source. The imaging system also includes a source controller coupled to the X-ray radiation source and configured to modulate an exposure pattern from the X-ray radiation source to enable a coded exposure sequence. The imaging system further includes a digital X-ray detector configured to acquire image data that includes at least one coded motion blur.

Abstract translation: 提供成像系统。 成像系统包括X射线辐射源。 成像系统还包括耦合到X射线辐射源并被配置为调制来自X射线辐射源的曝光图案以使得能够进行编码曝光序列的源极控制器。 成像系统还包括被配置为获取包括至少一个编码运动模糊的图像数据的数字X射线检测器。

公开(公告)号：US10796463B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-06

申请号：US14819192

申请日：2015-08-05

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： David Allen Langan ,  Bernhard Erich Hermann Claus ,  Gregoire Avignon

IPC: G06T11/00 ,  A61B6/03 ,  A61B6/00

Abstract: Disclosed aspects relate to the acquisition and processing of projection data using temporal characteristics of the imaged volume, such as the uptake and clearance of a contrast agent within the volume. Such temporal aspects may be used in the acquisition process, such as to differentially acquire images based on the propagation of the contrast agent. In addition, such temporal aspects may be used in the processing of projection data to generate differential projections (e.g., first or second order subtraction projections), compound projections synthesized using the absolute or relative maximum opacity values observed over time for a region of interest, or interpolated projections synthesized using observed opacity values at known or fixed time intervals and a derived peak opacity time.

公开(公告)号：US10456101B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-29

申请号：US15935879

申请日：2018-03-26

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Xin Wang ,  Bernhard Erich Hermann Claus ,  Cynthia Elizabeth Landberg Davis ,  Razvan Gabriel Iordache

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B6/02 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G16H50/50 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B5/107 ,  G06T11/00

Abstract: A method of breast image reconstruction includes positioning a breast on an imaging system support plate, compressing the breast with a flexible paddle, obtaining imaging data, estimating a breast thickness profile by at least one of placing markers on the breast, performing an image-based analysis of the obtained data, using an auxiliary system, and performing a model-based computation. The three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction including using a thickness profile of the breast surface in at least one of an iterative reconstruction, a filtered back-projection reconstruction, and a joint reconstruction performed using information obtained from an ultrasound scan. A non-transitory medium having executable instructions to cause a processor to perform the method is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US09532757B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14319309

申请日：2014-06-30

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Bernhard Erich Hermann Claus ,  David Allen Langan ,  Omar Al Assad

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/02 ,  A61B6/03

CPC classification number: A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/027 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/486 ,  A61B6/507

Abstract: C-arm systems and method for making and using continuous C-arm spin acquisition trajectories for dynamic imaging and improved image quality are described. In such systems and methods, a C-arm gantry, coupled to a C-arm support assembly, is adapted to retain an x-ray source and an x-ray detector. The C-arm gantry is selectively rotatable relative to the C-arm support assembly about both a C-arm axis and a pivot-axis to displace the x-ray source and the x-ray detector along a continuous C-arm spin trajectory. The C-arm system is adapted for continuous three-dimensional acquisition of data along the continuous C-arm spin trajectory including a plurality of shorts arcs and a plurality of long arcs. The C-arm system is adapted for continuous three-dimensional acquisition of data along the continuous C-arm spin trajectory to provide continuous three-dimensional imaging of dynamic processes.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于制造和使用连续的C臂旋转获取轨迹的C臂系统和用于动态成像和改进的图像质量的方法。 在这种系统和方法中，耦合到C臂支撑组件的C形臂架适于保持x射线源和x射线检测器。 C形臂架可相对于C形臂支撑组件围绕C形臂和枢转轴线选择性地旋转，以沿着连续的C形臂自旋轨迹移位X射线源和X射线探测器。 C臂系统适于沿着包括多个短弧和多个长弧的连续C臂自旋轨迹的数据的连续三维采集。 C臂系统适用于沿着连续C臂自旋轨迹的连续三维数据采集，以提供动态过程的连续三维成像。

公开(公告)号：US20160206262A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US14602051

申请日：2015-01-21

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： David Allen Langan ,  Bernhard Erich Hermann Claus ,  Hao Lai ,  Gary Michael Idelchik

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/02

CPC classification number: A61B6/481 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/0457 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/486 ,  A61B6/503 ,  A61B6/5205 ,  A61B6/541

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the acquisition of image data over an extended field of view using an interventional tomosynthesis system. In one embodiment, the interventional tomosynthesis system has a base offset from the longitudinal axis of a patient table, such that movement of the table relative to the imager may be performed during tomosynthesis projection acquisition. One or both of the imager and the table may move to accomplish such relative motion.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及使用介入式层析合成系统在扩展视野上获取图像数据。 在一个实施例中，介入性层析合成系统具有与患者表的纵向轴线偏移的基础，使得在层析组合投影获取期间可以执行表相对于成像器的移动。 成像器和桌子中的一个或两个可以移动以完成这种相对运动。

公开(公告)号：US09247920B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US14192466

申请日：2014-02-27

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Omar Al Assad ,  David Allen Langan ,  Bernhard Erich Hermann Claus ,  Jeffrey Wayne Eberhard ,  Michel Francois Grimaud

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/02

CPC classification number: A61B6/5258 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/4014 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/482

Abstract: A method includes, in a bi-plane interventional imaging system, moving a first C-arm supporting a first X-ray source and a first X-ray detector about first and second axes while obtaining a plurality of first X-ray attenuation data sets relating to a subject of interest; moving a second C-arm, positioned crosswise with respect to the first C-arm and supporting a second X-ray source and a second X-ray detector, about the first axis while obtaining a plurality of second X-ray attenuation data sets relating to the subject of interest; and synchronizing the movement of the first and second C-arms to avoid collision therebetween.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括在双平面介入成像系统中，移动支撑第一X射线源和第一X射线检测器的第一C形臂关于第一和第二轴，同时获得多个第一X射线衰减数据集 涉及一个感兴趣的主题; 移动相对于第一C形臂横向定位的第二C形臂，并围绕第一轴支撑第二X射线源和第二X射线检测器，同时获得多个第二X射线衰减数据集， 以感兴趣的话题; 并且使第一和第二C形臂的移动同步以避免它们之间的碰撞。