Apparatus and methods for real-time verification of radiation therapy
    1.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods for real-time verification of radiation therapy 有权
    用于实时验证放射治疗的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08119978B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-21

    申请号:US12373159

    申请日:2007-07-10

    Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein for an area integrated fluence monitoring sensor that can be used to measure a radiation dose. The sensor comprises at least one Gradient Ion Chamber (GIC) comprising an ion chamber having a volume gradient across a length or width thereof, a gas or liquid located within the ion chamber and an electrode to detect ions generated within the gas or liquid when the at least one GIC is subjected to an ionizing radiation beam. Various embodiments are also described herein for an Integral Quality Monitoring system and associated method that can be used to measure and monitor the quality of radiation doses provided by a radiation treatment system.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述了可用于测量辐射剂量的区域集成注量监测传感器的各种实施例。 传感器包括至少一个梯度离子室(GIC),其包括具有其长度或宽度的体积梯度的离子室,位于离子室内的气体或液体,以及用于检测气体或液体中产生的离子的电极 至少一个GIC经受电离辐射束。 本文还描述了可用于测量和监测由辐射治疗系统提供的辐射剂量的质量的整体质量监测系统和相关方法的各种实施例。

    Cone beam computed tomography with a flat panel imager
    4.
    发明授权
    Cone beam computed tomography with a flat panel imager 有权
    锥形光束计算机断层扫描与平板成像仪

    公开(公告)号:US07471765B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-30

    申请号:US11023037

    申请日:2004-12-27

    Abstract: A radiation therapy system that includes a radiation source that moves about a path and directs a beam of radiation towards an object and a cone-beam computer tomography system. The cone-beam computer tomography system includes an x-ray source that emits an x-ray beam in a cone-beam form towards an object to be imaged and an amorphous silicon flat-panel imager receiving x-rays after they pass through the object, the imager providing an image of the object. A computer is connected to the radiation source and the cone beam computerized tomography system, wherein the computer receives the image of the object and based on the image sends a signal to the radiation source that controls the path of the radiation source.

    Abstract translation: 一种放射治疗系统,其包括围绕路径移动并将辐射束引向物体的辐射源和锥束计算机断层摄影系统。 锥束计算机断层摄影系统包括:x射线源,其以锥形束朝向待成像的物体发射X射线束;以及非晶硅平板成像器,在它们通过物体之后接收x射线 ,成像器提供对象的图像。 计算机连接到辐射源和锥束计算机断层摄影系统,其中计算机接收对象的图像并且基于图像将信号发送到控制辐射源的路径的辐射源。

    IMAGEABLE ACTIVATABLE AGENT FOR RADIATION THERAPY AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RADIATION THERAPY
    5.
    发明申请
    IMAGEABLE ACTIVATABLE AGENT FOR RADIATION THERAPY AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RADIATION THERAPY 审中-公开
    用于放射治疗的可成像的激活剂和用于放射治疗的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130261371A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-03

    申请号:US13696005

    申请日:2011-05-03

    Abstract: Imageable disruptable capsules containing a sensitizing agent or a protecting agent are used to enhance radiation therapy. Said capsules may be imaged by a non-invasive imaging modality, allowing for the determination of the precise timing to disrupt the capsule and release the sensitizing agent or protecting agent using an external energy source. This controlled and timed release of the sensitizing agent or protecting agent provides for enhanced radiation therapy by optimizing the delivery of the sensitizing agent or protecting agent to the target tissues. Systems comprising non-invasive imaging modalities, external energy sources and radiation energy sources are also taught for use with these imageable disruptable capsules.

    Abstract translation: 使用含有敏化剂或保护剂的可成像的可破坏胶囊来增强放射治疗。 可以通过非侵入性成像模式对所述胶囊进行成像,从而允许确定干扰胶囊的精确时间并使用外部能量源释放敏化剂或保护剂。 敏感剂或保护剂的这种受控和定时的释放通过优化敏化剂或保护剂向目标组织的递送来提供增强的放射治疗。 还教导了包括非侵入性成像模式,外部能量源和辐射能源的系统与这些可成像的可破坏胶囊一起使用。

    Cone beam computed tomography with a flat panel imager
    6.
    发明授权
    Cone beam computed tomography with a flat panel imager 有权
    锥形光束计算机断层扫描与平板成像仪

    公开(公告)号:US08135111B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-13

    申请号:US12917079

    申请日:2010-11-01

    Abstract: A radiation therapy system that includes a radiation source that moves about a path and directs a beam of radiation towards an object and a cone-beam computer tomography system. The cone-beam computer tomography system includes an x-ray source that emits an x-ray beam in a cone-beam form towards an object to be imaged and an amorphous silicon flat-panel imager receiving x-rays after they pass through the object, the imager providing an image of the object. A computer is connected to the radiation source and the cone beam computerized tomography system, wherein the computer receives the image of the object and based on the image sends a signal to the radiation source that controls the path of the radiation source.

    Abstract translation: 一种放射治疗系统,其包括围绕路径移动并将辐射束引向物体的辐射源和锥束计算机断层摄影系统。 锥束计算机断层摄影系统包括:x射线源,其以锥形束朝向待成像的物体发射X射线束;以及非晶硅平板成像器,在它们通过物体之后接收x射线 ,成像器提供对象的图像。 计算机连接到辐射源和锥束计算机断层摄影系统,其中计算机接收对象的图像并且基于图像将信号发送到控制辐射源的路径的辐射源。

    Method and system for calibrating a source and detector instrument
    9.
    发明授权
    Method and system for calibrating a source and detector instrument 有权
    用于校准源和检测仪器的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07147373B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-12

    申请号:US10915015

    申请日:2004-08-09

    Abstract: A system for obtaining coordinate data of a source and detector instrument are described. The system includes a marker assembly having a plurality of markers with a particular geometry, and an energy source for targeting the plurality of markers with energy packets. The system further includes a detector for detecting energy packets after the plurality of markers have interacted therewith, and an image device for forming image data of the plurality of markers from the energy packets detected by the detector. A calibration module for utilizes the particular geometry of the plurality of markers and the image data to non-iteratively determine coordinate data.

    Abstract translation: 描述用于获取源和检测器仪器的坐标数据的系统。 该系统包括具有特定几何形状的多个标记的标记组件,以及用能量包对准多个标记的能量源。 该系统还包括一个检测器,用于在多个标记与之相互作用之后检测能量包;以及图像装置,用于根据由检测器检测到的能量包形成多个标记的图像数据。 用于利用多个标记的特定几何和图像数据的校准模块来非迭代地确定坐标数据。

    OPTIMIZED APERTURE SELECTION IMAGING COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM AND METHOD
    10.
    发明申请
    OPTIMIZED APERTURE SELECTION IMAGING COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM AND METHOD 有权
    优化的APERTURE选择成像计算机图像系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120002781A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-05

    申请号:US13209731

    申请日:2011-08-15

    CPC classification number: G21K1/04 G21K1/046

    Abstract: A method and imaging system for operating imaging computed tomography using a radiation source and a plurality of detectors to generate an image of an object. The method includes: defining a desired image characteristics; and performing calculations to determine the pattern of fluence to be applied by the radiation source, to generate said desired image quality or characteristics. Then, the radiation source is modulated, to generate the intended pattern of fluence between the beam source and the object to be imaged. The desired image characteristics can comprise at least one of desired levels of contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and may provide at least one of: desired image quality in at least one defined region of interest; and at least one desired distribution of said image quality.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于使用辐射源和多个检测器操作成像计算机断层摄影器以生成对象的图像的方法和成像系统。 该方法包括:定义所需的图像特征; 并执行计算以确定由辐射源施加的注量的模式,以产生所述期望的图像质量或特性。 然后,对辐射源进行调制,以产生射束源和待成像物体之间的注量模式。 期望的图像特征可以包括所需等级的对比噪声比(CNR)和信噪比(SNR)中的至少一个,并且可以提供以下至少一个:至少一个限定区域中的期望图像质量 出于兴趣; 以及所述图像质量的至少一个期望分布。

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