公开(公告)号：US20080095314A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11580489

申请日：2006-10-13

Applicant: Jason Stuart Katcha ,  Bruce Matthew Dunham ,  Robert Senzig ,  Jonathan Richard Schmidt ,  Thomas Louis Toth ,  David Michael Hoffman ,  Phil E. Pearson ,  Jiang Hsieh

Inventor： Jason Stuart Katcha ,  Bruce Matthew Dunham ,  Robert Senzig ,  Jonathan Richard Schmidt ,  Thomas Louis Toth ,  David Michael Hoffman ,  Phil E. Pearson ,  Jiang Hsieh

IPC: H05G1/60 ,  H05G1/10 ,  A61B6/00 ,  G01N23/00 ,  G21K1/12

CPC classification number: A61B6/4014 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/037 ,  A61B6/56

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for an imaging system are provided. The imaging system includes a gantry having a stationary member coupled to a rotating member. The rotating member has an opened area proximate an axis about which the rotating member rotates. An x-ray source provided on the rotating member. An x-ray detector may be disposed on the rotating member and configured to receive x-rays from the x-ray source. A rotary transformer having circumferentially disposed primary and secondary windings may form part of a contactless power transfer system that rotates the rotatable portion of the gantry at very high speeds, the primary winding being disposed on the stationary member and the secondary winding being disposed on the rotating member.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于成像系统的方法和装置。 成像系统包括具有联接到旋转构件的固定构件的台架。 旋转构件具有靠近旋转构件旋转的轴线的开口区域。 设置在旋转构件上的x射线源。 X射线检测器可以设置在旋转构件上并被配置为从x射线源接收x射线。 具有周向布置的初级和次级绕组的旋转变压器可以形成非接触式动力传递系统的一部分，其以非常高的速度使机架的可旋转部分旋转，初级绕组设置在固定构件上，次级绕组设置在旋转 会员。

公开(公告)号：US20070248209A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11768775

申请日：2007-06-26

Applicant: David Hoffman ,  James LeBlanc ,  John Tkaczyk ,  Robert Senzig ,  Yanfeng Du

Inventor： David Hoffman ,  James LeBlanc ,  John Tkaczyk ,  Robert Senzig ,  Yanfeng Du

IPC: G01N23/00

CPC classification number: G01T1/2928 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/5205

Abstract: A CT detector capable of energy discrimination and direct conversion is disclosed. The detector includes multiple layers of semiconductor material with the layers having varying thicknesses. The detector is constructed to be segmented in the x-ray penetration direction so as to optimize count rate performance as well as avoid saturation. The detector also includes variable pixel pitch and a flexible binning of pixels to further enhance count rate performance.

Abstract translation: 公开了能够鉴别和直接转换的CT检测器。 检测器包括多层半导体材料，其中层具有变化的厚度。 检测器被构造成在x射线穿透方向上分段，以便优化计数率性能以及避免饱和。 检测器还包括可变像素间距和灵活的像素分组，以进一步提高计数率性能。

公开(公告)号：US20060173270A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-03

申请号：US11286683

申请日：2005-11-23

Applicant: Allison Weiner ,  Robert Senzig

Inventor： Allison Weiner ,  Robert Senzig

IPC: A61B5/05

CPC classification number: A61B6/467 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/464 ,  A61B6/468 ,  A61B6/469 ,  A61B6/5235 ,  A61B6/5247 ,  G16H40/40 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H50/20

Abstract: A method of operating a user interface is provided. The method includes receiving a first control command at a console operationally coupled to a first and second medical system, wherein the console has control over both the first and second medical systems. The first medical system is operated based upon the first control command. The method further includes receiving a second control command at the console. The second medical system is operated based upon the second control command.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种操作用户界面的方法。 该方法包括在操作上耦合到第一和第二医疗系统的控制台处接收第一控制命令，其中控制台具有对第一和第二医疗系统两者的控制。 第一个医疗系统基于第一个控制命令进行操作。 该方法还包括在控制台处接收第二控制命令。 第二医疗系统基于第二控制命令来操作。

公开(公告)号：US20070206722A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-06

申请号：US11745856

申请日：2007-05-08

Applicant: David Hoffman ,  James LeBlanc ,  John Tkaczyk ,  Robert Senzig ,  Yanfeng Du

Inventor： David Hoffman ,  James LeBlanc ,  John Tkaczyk ,  Robert Senzig ,  Yanfeng Du

IPC: G01N23/083 ,  G01T1/16

CPC classification number: G01T1/2928 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/5205

Abstract: A CT detector capable of energy discrimination and direct conversion is disclosed. The detector includes multiple layers of semiconductor material with the layers having varying thicknesses. The detector is constructed to be segmented in the x-ray penetration direction so as to optimize count rate performance as well as avoid saturation. The detector also includes variable pixel pitch and a flexible binning of pixels to further enhance count rate performance.

公开(公告)号：US20070140418A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11677963

申请日：2007-02-22

Applicant: David Hoffman ,  James LeBlanc ,  John Tkaczyk ,  Robert Senzig ,  Yanfeng Du

Inventor： David Hoffman ,  James LeBlanc ,  John Tkaczyk ,  Robert Senzig ,  Yanfeng Du

IPC: H05G1/60 ,  A61B6/00 ,  G01N23/00 ,  G21K1/12

CPC classification number: G01T1/2928 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/5205

Abstract: A CT detector capable of energy discrimination and direct conversion is disclosed. The detector includes multiple layers of semiconductor material with the layers having varying thicknesses. The detector is constructed to be segmented in the x-ray penetration direction so as to optimize count rate performance as well as avoid saturation. The detector also includes variable pixel pitch and a flexible binning of pixels to further enhance count rate performance.

公开(公告)号：US6023494A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-08

申请号：US774868

申请日：1996-12-19

Applicant: Robert Senzig ,  Jiang Hsieh

Inventor： Robert Senzig ,  Jiang Hsieh

IPC: A61B6/03 ,  A61B6/06 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/027 ,  A61B6/06 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G01N2223/612

Abstract: The present invention, in one form, is a method for modifying slice thickness during a helical scan without interrupting the scan. The method includes identifying adjacent and different regions within an object to be scanned. A transition region also is identified to include a portion of each of two adjacent regions and the interface therebetween. Slice thickness is modified during the scan so that redundant data is obtained in the transition region. Particularly, in one embodiment, a variable collimator is used to scan a first region with a first slice thickness. The variable collimator is rotated at the interface between the two adjacent regions, without interrupting table translation, to scan the second region with a second slice thickness. When changing the slice thickness, the collimator also is swept so that the x-ray beam with the second slice thickness re-scans a portion of the first region within the transition region. More particularly, the collimator is swept so that the transition region is scanned with both slice thicknesses.

Abstract translation: 本发明以一种形式是在螺旋扫描期间修改切片厚度而不中断扫描的方法。 该方法包括识别待扫描对象内的相邻区域和不同区域。 过渡区域也被识别为包括两个相邻区域中的每一个的一部分及其间的界面。 在扫描期间修改切片厚度，以便在过渡区域获得冗余数据。 特别地，在一个实施例中，使用可变准直仪来扫描具有第一切片厚度的第一区域。 可变准直器在两个相邻区域之间的界面处旋转，而不中断台平移，以第二切片厚度扫描第二区域。 当改变切片厚度时，准直仪也被扫描，使得具有第二切片厚度的X射线束重新扫描过渡区域内的第一区域的一部分。 更具体地，扫描准直器，以便以两个切片厚度扫描过渡区域。

公开(公告)号：US20060056581A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US10939787

申请日：2004-09-13

Applicant: David Hoffman ,  James LeBlanc ,  John Tkaczyk ,  Robert Senzig ,  Yanfeng Du

Inventor： David Hoffman ,  James LeBlanc ,  John Tkaczyk ,  Robert Senzig ,  Yanfeng Du

IPC: H05G1/60 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: G01T1/2928 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/5205

Abstract: A CT detector capable of energy discrimination and direct conversion is disclosed. The detector includes multiple layers of semiconductor material with the layers having varying thicknesses. The detector is constructed to be segmented in the x-ray penetration direction so as to optimize count rate performance as well as avoid saturation. The detector also includes variable pixel pitch and a flexible binning of pixels to further enhance count rate performance.

公开(公告)号：US06285741B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-04

申请号：US09140105

申请日：1998-08-25

Applicant: Sholom M. Ackelsberg ,  Gary R. Strong ,  Holly A. McDaniel ,  Carlos F. Guerra ,  Hui Hu ,  Hui David He ,  Robert Senzig

Inventor： Sholom M. Ackelsberg ,  Gary R. Strong ,  Holly A. McDaniel ,  Carlos F. Guerra ,  Hui Hu ,  Hui David He ,  Robert Senzig

IPC: A61B600

CPC classification number: H05G1/34 ,  A61B6/032

Abstract: The present invention, in one form, is a system which, in one embodiment, adjusts the x-ray source current to reduce image noise to better accommodate different scanning parameters. Specifically, in one embodiment, the x-ray source current is adjusted as a function of image slice thickness, scan rotation time, collimation mode, table speed, scan mode, and filtration mode. Particularly, a function is stored in a CT system computer to determine an x-ray source current adjustment factor so that the appropriate x-ray source current is supplied to the x-ray source for the determined parameters. After adjusting the x-ray source current, an object is scanned.

Abstract translation: 本发明以一种形式是在一个实施例中调整x射线源电流以减少图像噪声以更好地适应不同扫描参数的系统。 具体地，在一个实施例中，根据图像切片厚度，扫描旋转时间，准直模式，表速度，扫描模式和过滤模式来调整x射线源电流。 特别地，功能被存储在CT系统计算机中以确定x射线源电流调整因子，使得适当的x射线源电流被提供给所确定的参数的x射线源。 调整x射线源电流后，扫描物体。

公开(公告)号：US5668846A

公开(公告)日：1997-09-16

申请号：US733502

申请日：1996-10-18

Applicant: Stanley H. Fox ,  Robert Senzig ,  Jiang Hsieh

Inventor： Stanley H. Fox ,  Robert Senzig ,  Jiang Hsieh

IPC: G03B42/02 ,  A61B6/03 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G06T1/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/32 ,  H04N13/04 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/464 ,  G01N23/046 ,  A61B6/027 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G01N2223/612 ,  Y10S378/901

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for scanning an object in a computed tomography system during an interventional procedure are described. The computed tomography system includes an x-ray source, a detector, and a display. The detector detects x-rays projected from the x-ray source and attenuated by an object. A processor is coupled to the detector and coupled to the display for generating images of the object on the display. A helical scan is executed to generate an image slice of the object corresponding to each gantry rotation. At least one image slice and one three-dimensional image are simultaneously displayed on the display.

Abstract translation: 描述了在介入过程期间在计算机断层摄影系统中扫描物体的方法和装置。 计算机断层摄影系统包括x射线源，检测器和显示器。 检测器检测从X射线源投射并被物体衰减的X射线。 处理器耦合到检测器并耦合到显示器，用于在显示器上产生对象的图像。 执行螺旋扫描以生成对应于每个台架旋转的对象的图像切片。 在显示器上同时显示至少一个图像切片和一个三维图像。

公开(公告)号：US07593502B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-22

申请号：US11580489

申请日：2006-10-13

Applicant: Jason Stuart Katcha ,  Bruce Matthew Dunham ,  Robert Senzig ,  Jonathan Richard Schmidt ,  Thomas Louis Toth ,  David Michael Hoffman ,  Phil E. Pearson, Jr. ,  Jiang Hsieh

Inventor： Jason Stuart Katcha ,  Bruce Matthew Dunham ,  Robert Senzig ,  Jonathan Richard Schmidt ,  Thomas Louis Toth ,  David Michael Hoffman ,  Phil E. Pearson, Jr. ,  Jiang Hsieh

IPC: A61B6/03

CPC classification number: A61B6/4014 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/037 ,  A61B6/56

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for an imaging system are provided. The imaging system includes a gantry having a stationary member coupled to a rotating member. The rotating member has an opened area proximate an axis about which the rotating member rotates. An x-ray source provided on the rotating member. An x-ray detector may be disposed on the rotating member and configured to receive x-rays from the x-ray source. A rotary transformer having circumferentially disposed primary and secondary windings may form part of a contactless power transfer system that rotates the rotatable portion of the gantry at very high speeds, the primary winding being disposed on the stationary member and the secondary winding being disposed on the rotating member.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于成像系统的方法和装置。 成像系统包括具有联接到旋转构件的固定构件的台架。 旋转构件具有靠近旋转构件旋转的轴线的开口区域。 设置在旋转构件上的x射线源。 X射线检测器可以设置在旋转构件上并被配置为从x射线源接收x射线。 具有周向布置的初级和次级绕组的旋转变压器可以形成以非常高的速度旋转机架的可旋转部分的非接触式动力传递系统的一部分，初级绕组设置在固定构件上，次级绕组设置在旋转 会员。