Method and system for calibrating a time of flight positron emission tomography system
    1.
    发明申请
    Method and system for calibrating a time of flight positron emission tomography system 失效
    校准飞行时间正电子发射断层扫描系统的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20070205368A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-06

    申请号:US11786951

    申请日:2007-04-13

    CPC classification number: G01T1/2985

    Abstract: A method and system for calibrating a time of flight (TOF) positron emission tomography (PET) scanner are provided. The method stores acquired scan data from detector pairs including data and timing information. The method further calculates an intensity distribution of emission sources based on the scan data and defines a timing pivot point based on a median of an intensity histogram. The method determines a timing correction for each detector based on the location of the timing pivot point. The positron emission tomography (PET) system further provides a plurality of detectors, used in performing imaging scans, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine a timing correction for each detector.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于校准飞行时间(TOF)正电子发射断层摄影(PET)扫描仪的方法和系统。 该方法存储来自检测器对的获取的扫描数据,包括数据和定时信息。 该方法还基于扫描数据计算发射源的强度分布,并且基于强度直方图的中值来定义定时枢轴点。 该方法基于定时枢轴点的位置确定每个检测器的定时校正。 正电子发射断层摄影(PET)系统还提供用于执行成像扫描的多个检测器和处理器。 处理器被配置为确定每个检测器的定时校正。

    Method and apparatus for automatically characterizing a malignancy
    2.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for automatically characterizing a malignancy 有权
    用于自动表征恶性肿瘤的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08010184B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-30

    申请号:US11291830

    申请日:2005-11-30

    Abstract: A region of interest is automatically evaluated. The automatic evaluation is based on assessments of one or more characteristics. The one or more characteristics of the region of interest are assessed in a plurality of image data sets acquired by a respective plurality of imaging modalities. In some embodiments, the evaluation is based on assessments of one or more characteristics for each region of interest derived from a combination of structural and functional image data. In one embodiment, the set of structural image data is a set of CT image data and the set of functional image data is a set of PET image data. The one or more lesions may be detected in the structural and/or functional image data by automated routines or by a visual inspection by a clinician or other reviewer.

    Abstract translation: 自动评估感兴趣的区域。 自动评估是基于一个或多个特征的评估。 在由相应的多个成像模式获取的多个图像数据集中评估感兴趣区域的一个或多个特征。 在一些实施例中,评估基于从结构和功能图像数据的组合导出的每个感兴趣区域的一个或多个特征的评估。 在一个实施例中,该组结构图像数据是一组CT图像数据,并且功能图像数据集合是一组PET图像数据。 在结构和/或功能图像数据中可以通过自动程序或临床医生或其他审查者的目视检查来检测一个或多个损伤。

    Technique for reconstructing PET scan images
    3.
    发明申请
    Technique for reconstructing PET scan images 有权
    PET扫描图像重建技术

    公开(公告)号:US20070040122A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-22

    申请号:US11205067

    申请日:2005-08-17

    CPC classification number: G01T1/2985

    Abstract: The invention is directed to a technique for reconstructing PET scan images. According to one embodiment, the invention relates to a method for reconstructing PET scan images. The method comprises: detecting a plurality of coincidence events in a PET scanner; storing data associated with the plurality of coincidence events in a chronological list based on a detection time for each of the plurality of coincidence events; generating correction data based on scatter coincidence events and random coincidence events in the plurality of coincidence events; and reconstructing one or more PET scan images based at least in part on the chronological list of data and the correction data.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种重建PET扫描图像的技术。 根据一个实施例,本发明涉及一种重建PET扫描图像的方法。 该方法包括:在PET扫描器中检测多个符合事件; 基于多个重合事件中的每一个的检测时间,将与所述多个重合事件相关联的数据存储在时序列表中; 基于所述多个重合事件中的分散符合事件和随机符合事件生成校正数据; 以及至少部分地基于时间顺序的数据列表和校正数据重建一个或多个PET扫描图像。

    Nuclear medicine imaging system and method using multiple types of imaging detectors
    4.
    发明授权
    Nuclear medicine imaging system and method using multiple types of imaging detectors 有权
    核医学成像系统和使用多种成像检测器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08575555B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-05

    申请号:US13077540

    申请日:2011-03-31

    CPC classification number: G01T1/166 A61B6/037 G01T1/1603 G01T1/1644 G01T1/249

    Abstract: A Nuclear Medicine (NM) imaging system and method using multiple types of imaging detectors are provided. One NM imaging system includes a gantry, at least a first imaging detector coupled to the gantry, wherein the first imaging detector is a non-moving detector, and at least a second imaging detector coupled to the gantry, wherein the second imaging detector is a moving detector. The first imaging detector is larger than the second imaging detector and the first and second imaging detectors have different detector configurations. The NM imaging system further includes a controller configured to control the operation of the first and second imaging detectors during an imaging scan of an object to acquire Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) image information such that at least the first imaging detector remains stationary with respect to the gantry during image acquisition.

    Abstract translation: 提供了使用多种成像检测器的核医学(NM)成像系统和方法。 一个NM成像系统包括台架,至少第一成像检测器,其耦合到台架,其中第一成像检测器是非移动检测器,以及耦合到台架的至少第二成像检测器,其中第二成像检测器是 移动探测器。 第一成像检测器大于第二成像检测器,并且第一和第二成像检测器具有不同的检测器配置。 NM成像系统还包括控制器,其被配置为在对象的成像扫描期间控制第一和第二成像检测器的操作,以获取单光子发射计算机断层扫描(SPECT)图像信息,使得至少第一成像检测器保持静止, 在图像采集期间对台架的尊重。

    NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING MULTIPLE TYPES OF IMAGING DETECTORS
    5.
    发明申请
    NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING MULTIPLE TYPES OF IMAGING DETECTORS 有权
    核医学成像系统和使用多种成像检测器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120248320A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-04

    申请号:US13077540

    申请日:2011-03-31

    CPC classification number: G01T1/166 A61B6/037 G01T1/1603 G01T1/1644 G01T1/249

    Abstract: A Nuclear Medicine (NM) imaging system and method using multiple types of imaging detectors are provided. One NM imaging system includes a gantry, at least a first imaging detector coupled to the gantry, wherein the first imaging detector is a non-moving detector, and at least a second imaging detector coupled to the gantry, wherein the second imaging detector is a moving detector. The first imaging detector is larger than the second imaging detector and the first and second imaging detectors have different detector configurations. The NM imaging system further includes a controller configured to control the operation of the first and second imaging detectors during an imaging scan of an object to acquire Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) image information such that at least the first imaging detector remains stationary with respect to the gantry during image acquisition.

    Abstract translation: 提供了使用多种成像检测器的核医学(NM)成像系统和方法。 一个NM成像系统包括台架,至少第一成像检测器,其耦合到台架,其中第一成像检测器是非移动检测器,以及耦合到台架的至少第二成像检测器,其中第二成像检测器是 移动探测器。 第一成像检测器大于第二成像检测器,并且第一和第二成像检测器具有不同的检测器配置。 NM成像系统还包括控制器,其被配置为在对象的成像扫描期间控制第一和第二成像检测器的操作,以获取单光子发射计算机断层扫描(SPECT)图像信息,使得至少第一成像检测器保持静止, 在图像采集期间对台架的尊重。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGING USING A FILTER FOR TIME-OF-FLIGHT PET
    8.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGING USING A FILTER FOR TIME-OF-FLIGHT PET 失效
    使用过滤器进行成像的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060102846A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-18

    申请号:US10988878

    申请日:2004-11-15

    CPC classification number: G06T11/005

    Abstract: Methods and systems for imaging by using a filter for Time-Of-Flight Positron Emission Tomography (TOF PET) are described. The described methods of imaging a patient by using a positron emission tomography (PET) system includes acquiring a plurality of frames of sinogram data, filtering the acquired sinogram data and back-projecting the filtered sinogram data to form an output image of the patient. The acquired sinogram data defines a line of response (LOR) and a time-of-flight (TOF) measurement that localizes positron annihilation within the patient. The filtering of the acquired sinogram data is performed using the TOF measurement.

    Abstract translation: 描述了使用飞行时间正电子发射断层扫描(TOF PET)的滤波器进行成像的方法和系统。 所描述的通过使用正电子发射断层摄影(PET)系统对患者进行成像的方法包括获取正弦图数据的多个帧,对所获取的正弦图数据进行滤波,以及反投影过滤的正弦图数据以形成患者的输出图像。 获得的正中图数据定义了定位在患者体内的正电子湮灭的响应线(LOR)和飞行时间(TOF)测量。 使用TOF测量来执行所获取的正弦图数据的滤波。

    Systems and methods for attenuation compensation in nuclear medicine imaging based on emission data
    9.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for attenuation compensation in nuclear medicine imaging based on emission data 有权
    基于排放数据的核医学成像中衰减补偿的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08835858B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-16

    申请号:US13428840

    申请日:2012-03-23

    Abstract: Systems and methods for attenuation compensation in nuclear medicine imaging based on emission data are provided. One method includes acquiring emission data at a plurality of energy windows for a person having administered thereto a radiopharmaceutical comprising at least one radioactive isotope. The method also includes performing a preliminary reconstruction of the acquired emission data to create one or more preliminary images of a peak energy window and a scatter energy window and determining a body outline of the person from at least one of the reconstructed preliminary image of the peak energy window or of the scatter energy window. The method further includes identifying a heart contour and segmenting at least the left lung. The method additionally includes defining an attenuation map based on the body outline and segmented left lung and reconstructing an image of a region of interest of the person using an iterative joint estimation reconstruction.

    Abstract translation: 提供了基于发射数据的核医学成像中衰减补偿的系统和方法。 一种方法包括在给予其的人的多个能量窗口上获取包含至少一种放射性同位素的放射性药物的排放数据。 该方法还包括执行所获取的排放数据的初步重建以创建峰值能量窗口和散射能量窗口的一个或多个初步图像,并且从峰值的重建初步图像中的至少一个中确定人物轮廓线 能量窗或散射能窗。 所述方法还包括识别心脏轮廓并分割至少左肺。 该方法还包括基于身体轮廓和分割的左肺定义衰减图,并且使用迭代联合估计重建来重建人的感兴趣区域的图像。

    Method and system for reconstructing an image in a positron emission tomography (PET) system
    10.
    发明申请
    Method and system for reconstructing an image in a positron emission tomography (PET) system 有权
    用于在正电子发射断层摄影(PET)系统中重建图像的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060261275A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-23

    申请号:US11131149

    申请日:2005-05-17

    CPC classification number: G01T1/2985

    Abstract: A method and system for reconstructing an image in a time-of-flight (TOF) positron emission tomography (PET) system is provided. The method includes using a reconstructed image to determine predicted timing information. Timing bias data is updated based on received timing information associated with acquired scan data from a PET system and the predicted timing information. The method further includes reconstructing the image, based on the updated timing bias data.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在飞行时间(TOF)正电子发射断层摄影(PET)系统中重建图像的方法和系统。 该方法包括使用重构图像来确定预测的定时信息。 基于与来自PET系统的获取的扫描数据相关联的接收定时信息和预测的定时信息来更新定时偏差数据。 该方法还包括基于更新的定时偏差数据重建图像。

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