公开(公告)号：US09810752B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-07

申请号：US14483795

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: Stephan Biber ,  Jan Bollenbeck ,  Markus Vester ,  JianMin Wang

Inventor： Stephan Biber ,  Jan Bollenbeck ,  Markus Vester ,  JianMin Wang

IPC: G01R33/341 ,  G01R33/54 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/385 ,  G01R33/3415

CPC classification number: G01R33/341 ,  G01R33/3415 ,  G01R33/3621 ,  G01R33/3664 ,  G01R33/3852 ,  G01R33/54

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for a magnetic resonance imaging system are provided. A type of further processing of signals transmitted by a local coil to a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is determined in dependence on information received in or from the local coil about a local-coil type of the local coil.

公开(公告)号：US09766308B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14024767

申请日：2013-09-12

Applicant: Stephan Biber

Inventor： Stephan Biber

IPC: G01R33/56 ,  G01R33/30 ,  G01R33/48 ,  G01R33/565 ,  G01R33/36

CPC classification number: G01R33/30 ,  G01R33/3692 ,  G01R33/48 ,  G01R33/56509

Abstract: A magnetic resonance unit with a housing unit and a patient accommodation area for the accommodation and/or holding of at least one part region of a patient is provided. The patient accommodation area is surrounded at least partially by the housing unit, a first and a second movement sensor unit for acquiring a first and a second item of movement information of a movement of the patient. The first movement sensor unit exhibits a first field of view for the acquisition of a first part region of the patient and/or of the patient accommodation area, and the second movement sensor unit exhibits a second field of view for the acquisition of a second part region of the patient and/or of the patient accommodation area, which is formed differently in relation to the first part region of the patient and/or of the patient accommodation area.

公开(公告)号：US09547055B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-17

申请号：US13974609

申请日：2013-08-23

Applicant: Stephan Biber ,  Gerhard Metz

Inventor： Stephan Biber ,  Gerhard Metz

IPC: G01V3/00 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/3415

CPC classification number: G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/3415 ,  G01R33/3664 ,  G01R33/3692

Abstract: A device for identifying a position of a local coil of a magnetic resonance imaging scanner relative to a position of a patient couch includes at least one label configured to transmit a signal with at least one identity number wirelessly, and at least one reading unit with a reading-unit antenna. The at least one reading unit is configured to receive the signal. The device also includes a position determination apparatus configured to determine the position of the local coil relative to the patient couch.

Abstract translation: 一种用于识别磁共振成像扫描器的局部线圈相对于患者躺椅的位置的位置的装置包括至少一个标签，其被配置成以无线方式传送具有至少一个身份号码的信号，以及至少一个读取单元，其具有 阅读单元天线。 所述至少一个读取单元被配置为接收所述信号。 该装置还包括位置确定装置，其被配置为确定局部线圈相对于患者沙发的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20160178712A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14978775

申请日：2015-12-22

Applicant: Stephan Biber

Inventor： Stephan Biber

IPC: G01R33/34 ,  G01R33/30 ,  G01R33/385 ,  A61B5/055

CPC classification number: G01R33/34046 ,  G01R33/3415 ,  G01R33/3621 ,  G01R33/3664

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to a magnetic resonance tomography system including a plurality of MRT connectors for connecting antenna elements of one of a plurality of local coils. The antenna elements of one of the local coils connected to one of the MRT connectors may be switched by a switching matrix to receivers of one of a plurality of receiver blocks, each having a plurality of receivers.

Abstract translation: 本实施例涉及包括用于连接多个局部线圈之一的天线元件的多个MRT连接器的磁共振断层摄影系统。 连接到一个MRT连接器的本地线圈之一的天线元件可以通过切换矩阵切换到多个接收器块之一的接收器，每个接收器块具有多个接收器。

公开(公告)号：US09255977B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US13683469

申请日：2012-11-21

Applicant: Stephan Biber ,  Karsten Jahns ,  Thomas Kundner ,  Joerg Rothard

Inventor： Stephan Biber ,  Karsten Jahns ,  Thomas Kundner ,  Joerg Rothard

IPC: G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/34 ,  G01R33/3415

CPC classification number: G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/34007 ,  G01R33/34084 ,  G01R33/3415

Abstract: A local coil for an imaging system includes an anterior torso part and a posterior torso part that are detachably connected to one another with a fastening device.

Abstract translation: 用于成像系统的局部线圈包括前部躯干部分和后躯干部分，其使用紧固装置彼此可拆卸地连接。

公开(公告)号：US20150362578A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14738884

申请日：2015-06-13

Applicant: Stephan Biber ,  Daniel Niederlöhner ,  Andreas Schmidt ,  Markus Vester

Inventor： Stephan Biber ,  Daniel Niederlöhner ,  Andreas Schmidt ,  Markus Vester

IPC: G01R33/565 ,  G01R33/3875 ,  G01R33/48

CPC classification number: G01R33/3875 ,  G01R33/243 ,  G01R33/4828 ,  G01R33/56536

Abstract: In order to enable efficient calculation of shim settings for a magnetic resonance imaging system, a method for magnetic resonance imaging of an object under investigation using a magnetic resonance device is provided. The method includes acquiring first magnetic resonance image data of the object under investigation using the magnetic resonance device. The method also includes segmenting the first magnetic resonance image data into at least two material classes, calculating a B0 map based on the segmented first magnetic resonance image data and based on susceptibility values of the at least two material classes, and calculating shim settings based on the calculated B0 map. The method also includes acquiring second magnetic resonance image data of the object under investigation using the magnetic resonance device. The acquisition of the second magnetic resonance image data is undertaken using the calculated shim settings.

Abstract translation: 为了能够有效地计算磁共振成像系统的垫片设置，提供了一种使用磁共振装置对被研究对象进行磁共振成像的方法。 该方法包括使用磁共振装置获取被研究对象的第一磁共振图像数据。 该方法还包括将第一磁共振图像数据分成至少两种材料类别，基于分割的第一磁共振图像数据计算B0图，并且基于至少两种材料类别的磁化率值，以及基于 计算出B0图。 该方法还包括使用磁共振装置获取被研究对象的第二磁共振图像数据。 使用计算的垫片设置进行第二磁共振图像数据的采集。

公开(公告)号：US08981777B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US12986839

申请日：2011-01-07

Applicant: Stephan Biber

Inventor： Stephan Biber

IPC: G01R33/44 ,  G01R33/3415

CPC classification number: G01R33/3415

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to a spine coil array for an imaging system that includes a number of coil elements. The density of the coil elements changes at least once from a first region to a second region in at least one direction within the spine coil array.

Abstract translation: 本实施例涉及一种用于包括多个线圈元件的成像系统的脊线圈阵列。 线圈元件的密度在脊线圈阵列内的至少一个方向上从第一区域至第二区域至少改变一次。

公开(公告)号：US20150022208A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US14337199

申请日：2014-07-21

Applicant: Stephan Biber

Inventor： Stephan Biber

IPC: G01R33/38

CPC classification number: G01R33/38 ,  G01R33/365 ,  G01R33/3664

Abstract: At least two RF transmission coil arrangements are provided. Each of the at least two RF transmission coil arrangements includes at least one RF transmission antenna. The at least two RF transmission coil arrangements are actuatable by a transmission apparatus of the magnetic resonance imaging system for transmitting RF pulses.

Abstract translation: 提供至少两个RF传输线圈装置。 所述至少两个RF传输线圈装置中的每一个包括至少一个RF发射天线。 所述至少两个RF传输线圈装置可由用于发送RF脉冲的磁共振成像系统的传输装置致动。

公开(公告)号：US08766632B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13240026

申请日：2011-09-22

Applicant: Stephan Biber ,  Jürgen Nistler ,  Markus Vester

Inventor： Stephan Biber ,  Jürgen Nistler ,  Markus Vester

IPC: G01V3/00

CPC classification number: G01R33/422 ,  G01R33/34007 ,  G01R33/3415 ,  G01R33/3642

Abstract: A magnetic resonance device with a measurement chamber, an antenna arrangement that has a plurality of antenna elements arranged at least in certain areas around the measurement chamber, a gradient coil system arranged outside the antenna arrangement as seen from the measurement chamber, and a high-frequency shield system arranged between the antenna arrangement and the gradient coil system are provided. The high-frequency shield system has a reflector array with a plurality of passive reflector resonance circuits, each of which is configured such that resonance frequencies of the plurality of passive reflector resonance circuits lie below an operating magnetic resonance frequency of the magnetic resonance device and that the plurality of passive reflector resonance circuits has an inductive overall impedance.

Abstract translation: 一种具有测量室的磁共振装置，至少在测量室周围的某些区域中布置有多个天线元件的天线装置，从测量室观察时布置在天线装置外部的梯度线圈系统， 设置在天线装置和梯度线圈系统之间的频率屏蔽系统。 高频屏蔽系统具有多个无源反射器谐振电路的反射器阵列，每个被动反射器谐振电路被配置为使得多个无源反射器谐振电路的谐振频率低于磁共振装置的工作磁共振频率，并且 多个无源反射器谐振电路具有感应整体阻抗。

公开(公告)号：US20140055148A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US13974573

申请日：2013-08-23

Applicant: Stephan Biber ,  Gerhard Metz

Inventor： Stephan Biber ,  Gerhard Metz

IPC: G01R27/28

CPC classification number: G01R27/28 ,  G01R33/20 ,  G01R33/24 ,  G01R33/288 ,  G01R33/32 ,  G01R33/341 ,  G01R33/3415 ,  G01R33/36 ,  G01R33/3692

Abstract: A device for identifying a local coil property of a local coil for a magnetic resonance imaging scanner includes at least one label configured to transmit at least one identity number wirelessly. The device also includes at least one reading unit with a reading-unit antenna. The reading unit is configured to receive the at least one identity number. The device includes an identification apparatus configured to identify a local coil property of the local coil based on the at least one received identity number.

Abstract translation: 用于识别用于磁共振成像扫描仪的局部线圈的局部线圈特性的装置包括至少一个被配置为无线地发送至少一个身份号码的标签。 该装置还包括具有读取单元天线的至少一个读取单元。 读取单元被配置为接收至少一个身份号码。 该装置包括识别装置，其被配置为基于至少一个接收的身份号识别本地线圈的局部线圈特性。