PHOTOACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD FOR USE THEREIN
    44.
    发明申请
    PHOTOACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD FOR USE THEREIN 审中-公开
    光电测量装置和信号处理装置及其使用的信号处理方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160324423A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-10

    申请号:US15211768

    申请日:2016-07-15

    Abstract: Disclosed are a photoacoustic measurement apparatus capable of improving ease of observation of a photoacoustic image even if an artifact is caused by a photoacoustic wave generated in a surface portion of a subject, and a signal processing device and a signal processing method for use therein. The photoacoustic measurement apparatus includes a probe having a light emission unit and an acoustic wave detection unit provided in parallel with the light emission unit, an image generation unit which generates a photoacoustic image based on a photoacoustic wave detected by the acoustic wave detection unit, and a display processing unit which subjects the photoacoustic image to display processing for clarifying in the photoacoustic image an observation region from a position corresponding to a subject surface to an observable depth according to the interval between a reaching region on a contact plane of measurement light and the acoustic wave detection unit.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种光声测量装置,即使在由被摄体的表面部分中产生的光声引起的赝像以及在其中使用的信号处理装置和信号处理方法也能够提高光声图像的观察性。 光声测量装置包括具有发光单元和与发光单元并联设置的声波检测单元的探针,基于由声波检测单元检测的光声波产生光声图像的图像生成单元,以及 显示处理单元,其根据测量光的接触平面上的到达区域和测量光的接触面之间的间隔,对光声图像进行显示处理,以便将从对象表面对应的位置到观测深度的观测区域中的光声图像中进行澄清 声波检测单元。

    PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGE GENERATING DEVICE AND INSERTION OBJECT
    45.
    发明申请
    PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGE GENERATING DEVICE AND INSERTION OBJECT 审中-公开
    摄影图像生成装置和插入对象

    公开(公告)号:US20150297092A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-22

    申请号:US14755766

    申请日:2015-06-30

    Inventor: Kaku IRISAWA

    Abstract: Even when an insertion object is inserted to a deep position of a subject or even when the insertion object is inserted into the subject at an angle close to a right angle, it is possible to confirm the position of the insertion object in a photoacoustic image. The insertion object is, for example, a hollow puncture needle 15 that includes an opening at a tip thereof. The puncture needle 15 includes a light guide member 152 that guides light emitted from a first light source to the vicinity of the opening, and a light emitting portion 153 that is provided in the vicinity of the opening and emits the light. First photoacoustic waves, which are caused by the light emitted from the light emitting portion 153, are generated in the puncture needle 15. A first photoacoustic image is generated on the basis of the first photoacoustic waves.

    Abstract translation: 即使插入对象被插入到被摄体的深处,或者甚至当插入对象以接近于直角的角度插入到被摄体中时,也可以确认插入对象在光声像中的位置。 插入物体例如是包括其前端的开口的中空穿刺针15。 穿刺针15包括将从第一光源发射的光引导到开口附近的导光构件152以及设置在开口附近并发光的发光部153。 在穿刺针15中产生由从发光部分153发出的光引起的第一光声波。基于第一光声波产生第一光声图像。

    PHOTOACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND PROBE FOR PHOTOACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT APPARATUS
    46.
    发明申请
    PHOTOACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND PROBE FOR PHOTOACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT APPARATUS 审中-公开
    光电测量装置的光电测量装置和探头

    公开(公告)号:US20150173626A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-25

    申请号:US14643346

    申请日:2015-03-10

    Abstract: The light irradiation range of a probe for a photoacoustic measurement apparatus is increased. The probe for a photoacoustic measurement apparatus includes a light transmission unit that irradiates a subject with light, and a photoacoustic wave detector 52 that detects a photoacoustic wave generated from the subject. The light transmission unit includes light propagation part 51 for propagating light, and a light transmission member 55. Further, the light transmission member 55 includes an inner peripheral surface 55a that is formed in the shape of a curved concave surface and an outer peripheral surface 55b that has a radius of curvature larger than the radius of curvature of the inner peripheral surface 55a and is formed in the shape of a curved convex surface. The outer peripheral surface 55b is disposed so that the light L emitted from the light propagation part 51 is incident on the inner peripheral surface 55a.

    Abstract translation: 用于光声测量装置的探针的光照射范围增加。 用于光声测量装置的探针包括用光照射被检体的光传输单元和检测从被检体产生的光声波的光声波检测器52。 光传输单元包括用于传播光的光传播部分51和透光部件55.此外,透光部件55包括形成为弯曲凹面形状的内周面55a和外周面55b 其曲率半径大于内周面55a的曲率半径,并且形成为弯曲的凸面的形状。 外周面55b配置成从光传播部51射出的光L入射到内周面55a。

    PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS, AND PROBE UNIT USED THEREWITH
    47.
    发明申请
    PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS, AND PROBE UNIT USED THEREWITH 审中-公开
    摄影成像系统及装置及其使用的探头单元

    公开(公告)号:US20140121505A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-01

    申请号:US14149536

    申请日:2014-01-07

    Inventor: Kaku IRISAWA

    Abstract: A photoacoustic imaging system which includes a treatment tool for surgery, a probe unit having an electroacoustic transducer section, an image generation section which generates a three-dimensional photoacoustic image, an information obtaining section which obtains information representing mutual relative positions and orientations of the treatment tool and the probe unit in a space, an image processing section which superimposes a treatment tool display on the photoacoustic image based on the information, and a control section which controls these such that the photoacoustic image superimposed with the treatment tool display is displayed on a display section in real time. When assisting in surgery, the present invention allows the surgeon to recognize the positional relationship between a treatment tool and a blood vessel in an easier and accurate way.

    Abstract translation: 一种光声成像系统,其包括用于手术的治疗工具,具有电声换能器部分的探针单元,产生三维光声图像的图像生成部,获取表示相对位置和所述治疗方位的信息的信息的信息获取部 工具和探针单元,基于该信息将治疗工具显示叠加在光声图像上的图像处理部,以及控制部,其将与处理工具显示叠加的光声图像显示在 显示部分实时显示。 当辅助手术时,本发明允许外科医生以更容易和准确的方式识别治疗工具与血管之间的位置关系。

    PHOTOACOUSTIC MEASURING APPARATUS
    48.
    发明申请
    PHOTOACOUSTIC MEASURING APPARATUS 审中-公开
    光电测量设备

    公开(公告)号:US20140005556A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-02

    申请号:US14017411

    申请日:2013-09-04

    CPC classification number: A61B5/0095 A61B8/4444 A61B8/5261

    Abstract: A probe includes an acoustic wave transmitting section that transmits acoustic waves toward a subject, a light irradiating section that irradiates a light beam guided from a light source, and an acoustic wave detecting section that detects photoacoustic waves generated within the subject due to irradiation of the light beam onto the subject and reflected acoustic waves of the acoustic waves transmitted into the subject. In addition, a mode switching switch is provided on the probe. A control means switches operating modes between an operating mode in which the acoustic wave detecting section detects at least photoacoustic waves, and an operating mode in which the acoustic wave detecting section does not detect photoacoustic waves.

    Abstract translation: 探针包括:朝向被检体发射声波的声波发送部,照射从光源引导的光束的光照射部;以及声波检测部,其检测由于受光体的照射而在被检体内产生的光声 将光束照射到被摄体上,并将反射的声波传播到被检体内。 另外,在探头上设置模式切换开关。 控制装置在其中声波检测部分至少检测到光声波的操作模式与声波检测部分不检测光声波的操作模式之间切换操作模式。

    PHOTOACOUSTIC INSPECTION PROBE AND PHOTOACOUSTIC INSPECTION APPARATUS
    49.
    发明申请
    PHOTOACOUSTIC INSPECTION PROBE AND PHOTOACOUSTIC INSPECTION APPARATUS 审中-公开
    光电检测探头和光电检测装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130261426A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-03

    申请号:US13909525

    申请日:2013-06-04

    CPC classification number: A61B5/0095

    Abstract: A probe employed in photoacoustic inspection is equipped with: a light emitting section that emits a light beam onto a subject; and an electroacoustic converting section that converts photoacoustic waves into electrical signals. The light emitting section is configured to emit light onto an emission range on the subject that includes the entirety of a corresponding region of the subject that corresponds to the electroacoustic converting section, the minimum distance between the outer peripheral edge of the corresponding region and the outer peripheral edge of the emission range being 5 mm or greater. The present invention enables detection of photoacoustic waves with a higher S/N ratio, in photoacoustic inspection that utilizes the photoacoustic effect.

    Abstract translation: 用于光声检查的探针装备有:将光束发射到被摄体上的发光部分; 以及将光声波转换为电信号的电声转换部。 发光部被配置为向被摄体的发光范围发光,该发射范围包括与电声转换部相对应的被检体的对应区域的整体,相应区域的外周边缘与外部对应区域的最小距离 发射范围的外围边缘为5mm或更大。 本发明能够在利用光声效应的光声检查中检测具有较高S / N比的光声波。

    PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGE GENERATING DEVICE AND INSERTION OBJECT

    公开(公告)号:US20230059327A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-23

    申请号:US18048358

    申请日:2022-10-20

    Inventor: Kaku IRISAWA

    Abstract: Even when an insertion object is inserted to a deep position of a subject or even when the insertion object is inserted into the subject at an angle close to a right angle, it is possible to confirm the position of the insertion object in a photoacoustic image. The insertion object is, for example, a hollow puncture needle 15 that includes an opening at a tip thereof. The puncture needle 15 includes a light guide member 152 that guides light emitted from a first light source to the vicinity of the opening, and a light emitting portion 153 that is provided in the vicinity of the opening and emits the light. First photoacoustic waves, which are caused by the light emitted from the light emitting portion 153, are generated in the puncture needle 15. A first photoacoustic image is generated on the basis of the first photoacoustic waves.

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