X-ray imaging with X-ray markers that provide adjunct information but preserve image quality
    1.
    发明申请
    X-ray imaging with X-ray markers that provide adjunct information but preserve image quality 有权
    X射线成像与X射线标记提供辅助信息,但保留图像质量

    公开(公告)号:US20120093285A9

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-19

    申请号:US12150539

    申请日:2008-04-28

    IPC分类号: A61B6/04

    摘要: A method and an apparatus for estimating a geometric thickness of a breast in mammography/tomosynthesis or in other x-ray procedures, by imaging markers that are in the path of x-rays passing through the imaged object. The markings can be selected to be visible or to be invisible when the composite markings/breast image is viewed in clinical settings. If desired, the contribution of the markers to the image can be removed through further processing. The resulting information can be used determining the geometric thickness of the body being x-rayed and thus setting imaging parameters that are thickness-related, and for other purposes. The method and apparatus also have application in other types of x-ray imaging.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于通过成像穿过成像对象的x射线路径中的标记来估计乳房X线照相术/断层合成或其他x射线程序中的乳房的几何厚度的方法和装置。 当在临床设置中观看复合标记/乳房图像时,可以选择标记为可见或不可见。 如果需要,标记对图像的贡献可以通过进一步处理去除。 可以使用所得到的信息来确定被X射线的身体的几何厚度,从而设置与厚度相关的成像参数,并且用于其他目的。 该方法和装置也可用于其他类型的X射线成像。

    X-ray imaging with X-ray markers that provide adjunct information but preserve image quality
    2.
    发明申请
    X-ray imaging with X-ray markers that provide adjunct information but preserve image quality 有权
    X射线成像与X射线标记提供辅助信息,但保留图像质量

    公开(公告)号:US20090268865A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-29

    申请号:US12150539

    申请日:2008-04-28

    IPC分类号: A61B6/04

    摘要: A method and an apparatus for estimating a geometric thickness of a breast in mammography/tomosynthesis or in other x-ray procedures, by imaging markers that are in the path of x-rays passing through the imaged object. The markings can be selected to be visible or to be invisible when the composite markings/breast image is viewed in clinical settings. If desired, the contribution of the markers to the image can be removed through further processing. The resulting information can be used determining the geometric thickness of the body being x-rayed and thus setting imaging parameters that are thickness-related, and for other purposes. The method and apparatus also have application in other types of x-ray imaging.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于通过成像穿过成像对象的x射线路径中的标记来估计乳房X线照相术/断层合成或其他x射线程序中的乳房的几何厚度的方法和装置。 当在临床设置中观看复合标记/乳房图像时,标记可以被选择为可见或不可见。 如果需要,标记对图像的贡献可以通过进一步处理去除。 可以使用所得到的信息来确定被X射线的身体的几何厚度,从而设置与厚度相关的成像参数,并且用于其他目的。 该方法和装置也可用于其他类型的X射线成像。

    Mobile X-ray apparatus
    3.
    发明授权
    Mobile X-ray apparatus 失效
    移动式X光装置

    公开(公告)号:US5425069A

    公开(公告)日:1995-06-13

    申请号:US158625

    申请日:1993-11-26

    IPC分类号: A61B6/00 H05G1/02

    CPC分类号: A61B6/4405

    摘要: An improved mobile X-ray unit has a counterweighted articulating X-ray tube support arm that allows positioning of an attached X-ray tube virtually without the need for moving a supporting carriage. The improved mobile X-ray unit also allows the X-ray tube to be locked to the supporting carriage during travel and the articulating X-ray arm includes several electro-magnetically actuated disk brakes capable of locking the articulating X-ray arm in a predetermined position. In the event that the carriage movement is required, the carriage may be moved by application of force on a force sensing handle engaged with the carriage by two strain gage assemblies. The strain gage assemblies provide signals to a motor drive control circuits which in turn propel two driven wheels in the direction and proportional to the force applied to the handle relative to the carriage.

    摘要翻译: 改进的移动X射线单元具有配重的关节X射线管支撑臂,其允许实际上不需要移动支撑托架来定位附接的X射线管。 改进的移动X射线单元还允许X射线管在行进期间被锁定到支撑托架,并且关节X射线臂包括若干电磁致动的盘式制动器,其能够将关节X射线臂锁定在预定的 位置。 在需要滑架移动的情况下,滑架可以通过施加力而移动到通过两个应变计组件与滑架接合的力感测手柄上。 应变计组件向马达驱动控制电路提供信号,马达驱动控制回路又沿着方向推动两个从动轮,并且与施加到手柄相对于滑架的力成正比。

    Mammography system and method employing offset compression paddles, automatic collimation, and retractable anti-scatter grid
    5.
    发明授权
    Mammography system and method employing offset compression paddles, automatic collimation, and retractable anti-scatter grid 有权
    乳房造影系统和方法采用偏移压缩桨,自动准直和可伸缩的防散射网格

    公开(公告)号:US07986765B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-26

    申请号:US12710184

    申请日:2010-02-22

    IPC分类号: A61B6/04

    摘要: A mammographic imaging system is optimized for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor. It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in the field of view of the image receptor. When a compression paddle with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as possible. An automatic x-ray collimator restricts the x-ray illumination of the breast in accordance with compression paddle size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid, mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.

    摘要翻译: 乳腺摄影成像系统被优化用于单个固定尺寸的平板数字图像受体。 它适应不同大小的压缩装置(桨叶),并将其适当地定位在图像接收器的视野中。 当使用尺寸小于图像接收器的视野的压缩桨时,压缩桨可以在平行于胸壁的方向上横向偏移,以便于不同尺寸乳房的不同视图,并允许图像 受体尽可能多地形成所需的组织。 自动X射线准直仪根据压缩桨尺寸和视野中的位置限制乳房的X射线照射。 安装在图像接收器外壳内的防散射栅格刚好在外壳的顶盖下方,可以缩回到图像接收器的视野以用于放大成像。

    Mammography system and method employing offset compression paddles, automatic collimations, and retractable anti-scatter grid
    6.
    发明授权
    Mammography system and method employing offset compression paddles, automatic collimations, and retractable anti-scatter grid 有权
    乳房造影系统和方法采用偏移压缩桨,自动准直和可伸缩的防散射网格

    公开(公告)号:US07609806B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-27

    申请号:US12014405

    申请日:2008-01-15

    IPC分类号: A61B6/14 G21K1/00

    摘要: A mammographic imaging system is optimized for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor. It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in the field of view of the image receptor. When a compression paddle with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as possible. An automatic x-ray collimator restricts the x-ray illumination of the breast in accordance with compression paddle size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid, mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.

    摘要翻译: 乳腺摄影成像系统被优化用于单个固定尺寸的平板数字图像受体。 它适应不同大小的压缩装置(桨叶),并将其适当地定位在图像接收器的视野中。 当使用尺寸小于图像接收器的视野的压缩桨时,压缩桨可以在平行于胸壁的方向上横向偏移,以便于不同尺寸乳房的不同视图,并允许图像 受体尽可能多地形成所需的组织。 自动X射线准直仪根据压缩桨尺寸和视野中的位置限制乳房的X射线照射。 安装在图像接收器外壳内的防散射栅格刚好在外壳的顶盖下方,可以缩回到图像接收器的视野以用于放大成像。

    Mammography system and method employing offset compression paddles, automatic collimation, and retractable anti-scatter grid
    7.
    发明授权
    Mammography system and method employing offset compression paddles, automatic collimation, and retractable anti-scatter grid 有权
    乳房造影系统和方法采用偏移压缩桨,自动准直和可伸缩的防散射网格

    公开(公告)号:US07443949B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-28

    申请号:US10496049

    申请日:2002-10-17

    IPC分类号: A61B6/14 H05G1/00

    摘要: A mammographic imaging system (1) is optimizd for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor (5). It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in the field of view of the image receptor (5). When a compression paddle (2) with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle (2) can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as possible. An automatic X-ray collimator (40) restricts the X-ray illumination (30) of the breast (3) in accordance with compression paddle (2) size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid (4), mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.

    摘要翻译: 乳腺摄影成像系统(1)优化用于单个固定尺寸的平板数字图像接收器(5)。 它容纳不同大小的压缩装置(桨叶),并且在图像接收器(5)的视野中适当地定位它们。 当使用尺寸小于图像接收器的视野的压缩桨(2)时,压缩桨(2)可以在平行于胸壁的方向上横向偏移,以便于不同尺寸的不同视图 乳房,并允许图像受体尽可能多地成像所需的组织。 自动X射线准直器(40)根据压缩桨(2)在视野中的尺寸和位置来限制乳房(3)的X射线照射(30)。 安装在图像接收器外壳内的防散射格栅(4)刚好在外壳的顶盖下方,可以缩回到图像接收器的视野以用于放大成像。

    Mammography system and method employing offset compression paddles automatic collimation and retractable anti-scatter grid
    9.
    发明授权
    Mammography system and method employing offset compression paddles automatic collimation and retractable anti-scatter grid 有权
    乳房造影系统和方法采用偏移压缩桨自动准直和可撤回防散射网格

    公开(公告)号:US08559595B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-15

    申请号:US13190989

    申请日:2011-07-26

    IPC分类号: A61B6/04

    摘要: A mammographic imaging system is optimized for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor. It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in the field of view of the image receptor. When a compression paddle with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as possible. An automatic x-ray collimator restricts the x-ray illumination of the breast in accordance with compression paddle size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid, mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.

    摘要翻译: 乳腺摄影成像系统被优化用于单个固定尺寸的平板数字图像受体。 它适应不同大小的压缩装置(桨叶),并将其适当地定位在图像接收器的视野中。 当使用尺寸小于图像接收器的视野的压缩桨时,压缩桨可以在平行于胸壁的方向上横向偏移,以便于不同尺寸乳房的不同视图,并允许图像 受体尽可能多地形成所需的组织。 自动X射线准直仪根据压缩桨尺寸和视野中的位置限制乳房的X射线照射。 安装在图像接收器外壳内的防散射栅格刚好在外壳的顶盖下方,可以缩回到图像接收器的视野以用于放大成像。

    MAMMOGRAPHY SYSTEM AND METHOD EMPLOYING OFFSET COMPRESSION PADDLES AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION AND RETRACTABLE ANTI-SCATTER GRID
    10.
    发明申请
    MAMMOGRAPHY SYSTEM AND METHOD EMPLOYING OFFSET COMPRESSION PADDLES AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION AND RETRACTABLE ANTI-SCATTER GRID 有权
    使用偏移压缩平台的自动系统和方法自动收集和可退回的抗散布网格

    公开(公告)号:US20120020456A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-26

    申请号:US13190989

    申请日:2011-07-26

    IPC分类号: A61B6/04

    摘要: A mammographic imaging system is optimized for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor. It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in the field of view of the image receptor. When a compression paddle with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as possible. An automatic x-ray collimator restricts the x-ray illumination of the breast in accordance with compression paddle size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid, mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.

    摘要翻译: 乳腺摄影成像系统被优化用于单个固定尺寸的平板数字图像受体。 它适应不同大小的压缩装置(桨叶),并将其适当地定位在图像接收器的视野中。 当使用尺寸小于图像接收器的视野的压缩桨时,压缩桨可以在平行于胸壁的方向上横向偏移,以便于不同尺寸乳房的不同视图,并允许图像 受体尽可能多地形成所需的组织。 自动X射线准直仪根据压缩桨尺寸和视野中的位置限制乳房的X射线照射。 安装在图像接收器外壳内的防散射栅格刚好在外壳的顶盖下方,可以缩回到图像接收器的视野以用于放大成像。