Swappable collimators method and system
    1.
    发明授权
    Swappable collimators method and system 有权
    可插拔准直仪的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07375338B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-20

    申请号:US11714970

    申请日:2007-03-07

    IPC分类号: G21K1/02

    CPC分类号: G21K1/025

    摘要: Embodiments include an imaging system that includes a collimator support base and a detector assembly. The collimator support base is configured to interchangeably accept a slit aperture collimator and a pinhole aperture collimator. The slit aperture collimator has either a corresponding septa assembly or a corresponding crossed-slit collimator. The detector assembly is configured to detect collimated gamma rays emanating from a subject in a field of view of the imaging system and generate one or more signals in response to the detected gamma rays. Methods of adjusting performance of imaging systems are also provided.

    摘要翻译: 实施例包括包括准直器支撑基座和检测器组件的成像系统。 准直器支撑基座被配置为可互换地接受狭缝孔准直器和针孔准直器。 狭缝孔径准直器具有相应的隔片组件或相应的交叉狭缝准直器。 检测器组件被配置为在成像系统的视野中检测从对象发射的准直伽马射线,并响应于检测到的伽马射线生成一个或多个信号。 还提供了调整成像系统性能的方法。

    Adjustable-focal-length collimators method and system
    2.
    发明授权
    Adjustable-focal-length collimators method and system 有权
    可调焦距准直器的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07671340B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-02

    申请号:US11778290

    申请日:2007-07-16

    IPC分类号: G21K1/02

    CPC分类号: A61B6/06 A61B6/037

    摘要: Embodiments relate to an imaging system that includes a collimator assembly having one or more pinhole apertures therein. The imaging system is configured so that one or more of the pinhole apertures has an adjustable focal length. The imaging system further includes a detector assembly configured to generate one or more signals in response to gamma rays that pass through the one or more pinhole apertures. Embodiments also relate to methods of changing collimator performance and methods of imaging a volume.

    摘要翻译: 实施例涉及一种成像系统,其包括其中具有一个或多个针孔的准直器组件。 成像系统被配置为使得一个或多个针孔具有可调整的焦距。 成像系统还包括检测器组件,其被配置为响应于穿过所述一个或多个针孔的伽马射线产生一个或多个信号。 实施例还涉及改变准直器性能的方法和对体积进行成像的方法。

    Adjustable collimators method and system
    3.
    发明授权
    Adjustable collimators method and system 失效
    可调准直器的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07569826B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-04

    申请号:US11731856

    申请日:2007-03-30

    IPC分类号: G01F23/00

    摘要: Embodiments relate to collimator assemblies having one or more apertures therein. At least one of the one or more apertures has an aperture size that is configured for adjustment during an examination. The collimator assembly is configured so that gamma rays can pass through the one or more apertures, but the remainder of the collimator assembly is substantially gamma ray absorbent. Embodiments also related to imaging systems and methods of imaging.

    摘要翻译: 实施例涉及其中具有一个或多个孔的准直器组件。 所述一个或多个孔中的至少一个具有被配置为在检查期间进行调整的孔径尺寸。 准直器组件被配置成使得γ射线可以穿过一个或多个孔,但准直器组件的其余部分基本上是γ射线吸收剂。 实施例还涉及成像系统和成像方法。

    Adjustable pinhole collimators method and system
    4.
    发明授权
    Adjustable pinhole collimators method and system 有权
    可调针孔准直仪的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07439514B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-21

    申请号:US11731883

    申请日:2007-03-30

    IPC分类号: G21K1/02

    摘要: Embodiments relate to pinhole collimator assemblies having one or more adjustable size pinhole apertures therein. The pinhole collimator assembly is configured so that gamma rays can pass through the collimator assembly, but the remainder of the collimator assembly is substantially gamma ray absorbent. Embodiments also relate to imaging systems and methods of adjusting pinhole collimator performance.

    摘要翻译: 实施例涉及其中具有一个或多个可调节尺寸的针孔的针孔准直器组件。 针孔准直器组件被配置成使γ射线可以通过准直器组件,但准直器组件的其余部分基本上是γ射线吸收剂。 实施例还涉及成像系统和调整针孔准直器性能的方法。

    Combined slit/pinhole collimator method and system
    5.
    发明授权
    Combined slit/pinhole collimator method and system 有权
    组合狭缝/针孔准直仪的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07339174B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-04

    申请号:US11704593

    申请日:2007-02-09

    IPC分类号: G02K1/02

    CPC分类号: G21K1/025 A61B6/032

    摘要: Collimator assemblies that include an inner combined collimator and an outer collimator are provided. The inner combined collimator includes a first portion having one or more slit apertures therein, and a second portion having one or more pinhole apertures therein. The outer collimator includes one or more septa spaced on a side of the first portion of the inner combined collimator. The slit apertures of the inner combined collimator and the septa of the outer collimator are arranged to define a plurality of apertures through the collimator assembly. Imaging systems that include the collimator assemblies and a detector assembly are also provided. The detector assembly may be configured to detect gamma rays emanating from a field of view that pass through apertures defined by the collimator assembly and to generate one or more signals in response to the detected gamma rays. Methods of imaging a field view using the collimating assembly are also provided.

    摘要翻译: 提供了包括内部组合准直器和外部准直器的准直器组件。 内部组合准直器包括其中具有一个或多个狭缝孔的第一部分和在其中具有一个或多个针孔的第二部分。 外部准直器包括在内部组合准直仪的第一部分的一侧上间隔开的一个或多个隔片。 内部组合准直仪的狭缝孔和外部准直器的隔片被布置成限定穿过准直器组件的多个孔。 还提供了包括准直器组件和检测器组件的成像系统。 检测器组件可以被配置为检测从通过由准直器组件限定的孔的视场发出的伽马射线,并响应于检测到的伽马射线产生一个或多个信号。 还提供了使用准直组件对场视图成像的方法。

    Adjustable slit collimators method and system
    6.
    发明授权
    Adjustable slit collimators method and system 有权
    可调节准直器的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07723690B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-25

    申请号:US11731873

    申请日:2007-03-30

    IPC分类号: G01T1/166 G01T1/16

    摘要: Embodiments relate to a slit collimator assembly including a first set of panels spaced at least partially around a longitudinal axis of the collimator assembly and extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. The slit collimator assembly further includes a second set of panels spaced at least partially around longitudinal axis of the collimator assembly and extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. The first set of panels and the second set of panels are arranged to define one or more slit apertures. The slit collimator assembly is configured so that movement of at least one of the first set of panels or the second set of panels adjusts an aperture size of at least one of the one or more slit apertures. The slit collimator assembly is configured so that gamma rays can pass through the one or more slit apertures, but the remainder of the collimator assembly is substantially gamma ray absorbent. Embodiments also relate to imaging systems and methods of changing collimator performance.

    摘要翻译: 实施例涉及一种狭缝准直器组件,其包括至少部分围绕准直器组件的纵向轴线间隔开并且大致平行于纵向轴线延伸的第一组面板。 狭缝准直器组件还包括至少部分地围绕准直器组件的纵向轴线间隔开并且大致平行于纵向轴线延伸的第二组面板。 第一组面板和第二组面板被布置成限定一个或多个狭缝孔。 狭缝准直器组件被配置为使得第一组面板或第二组面板中的至少一个的移动调节一个或多个狭缝孔中的至少一个的孔径尺寸。 狭缝准直器组件被配置成使得γ射线可以穿过一个或多个狭缝孔,但准直器组件的其余部分基本上是γ射线吸收剂。 实施例还涉及成像系统和改变准直仪性能的方法。

    Cross-slit collimator method and system

    公开(公告)号:US07470907B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-30

    申请号:US11639786

    申请日:2006-12-15

    IPC分类号: G01T1/20

    CPC分类号: G21K1/04 A61B6/032 A61B6/037

    摘要: Collimator assemblies that include an outer slit collimator having one or more slits therein, and an inner slit collimator having one or more slits therein are provided. Imaging systems that include a collimator assembly and a detector array are also provided. The collimator assembly includes an outer slit collimator having one or more slits therein. The collimator assembly further includes an inner slit collimator having one or more slits therein. The imaging system also includes a detector array configured to detect gamma rays emanating from a field of view that pass through one or more apertures defined by the collimator assembly. The detector array is further configured to generate one or more signals in response to the detected gamma rays. Methods of imaging a field of view using the imaging system are also provided.

    Adjustable slit collimators method and system
    8.
    发明申请
    Adjustable slit collimators method and system 有权
    可调节准直器的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080237473A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-02

    申请号:US11731873

    申请日:2007-03-30

    IPC分类号: G21K1/02

    摘要: Embodiments relate to a slit collimator assembly including a first set of panels spaced at least partially around a longitudinal axis of the collimator assembly and extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. The slit collimator assembly further includes a second set of panels spaced at least partially around longitudinal axis of the collimator assembly and extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. The first set of panels and the second set of panels are arranged to define one or more slit apertures. The slit collimator assembly is configured so that movement of at least one of the first set of panels or the second set of panels adjusts an aperture size of at least one of the one or more slit apertures. The slit collimator assembly is configured so that gamma rays can pass through the one or more slit apertures, but the remainder of the collimator assembly is substantially gamma ray absorbent. Embodiments also relate to imaging systems and methods of changing collimator performance.

    摘要翻译: 实施例涉及一种狭缝准直器组件,其包括至少部分围绕准直器组件的纵向轴线间隔开并且大致平行于纵向轴线延伸的第一组面板。 狭缝准直器组件还包括至少部分地围绕准直器组件的纵向轴线间隔开并且大致平行于纵向轴线延伸的第二组面板。 第一组面板和第二组面板被布置成限定一个或多个狭缝孔。 狭缝准直器组件被配置为使得第一组面板或第二组面板中的至少一个的移动调节一个或多个狭缝孔中的至少一个的孔径尺寸。 狭缝准直器组件被配置成使得γ射线可以穿过一个或多个狭缝孔,但准直器组件的其余部分基本上是γ射线吸收剂。 实施例还涉及成像系统和改变准直仪性能的方法。

    Adjustable collimators method and system
    9.
    发明申请
    Adjustable collimators method and system 失效
    可调准直器的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080237472A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-02

    申请号:US11731856

    申请日:2007-03-30

    IPC分类号: G21K1/02

    摘要: Embodiments relate to collimator assemblies having one or more apertures therein. At least one of the one or more apertures has an aperture size that is configured for adjustment during an examination. The collimator assembly is configured so that gamma rays can pass through the one or more apertures, but the remainder of the collimator assembly is substantially gamma ray absorbent. Embodiments also related to imaging systems and methods of imaging.

    摘要翻译: 实施例涉及其中具有一个或多个孔的准直器组件。 所述一个或多个孔中的至少一个具有被配置为在检查期间进行调整的孔径尺寸。 准直器组件被配置成使得γ射线可以穿过一个或多个孔,但准直器组件的其余部分基本上是γ射线吸收剂。 实施例还涉及成像系统和成像方法。

    ADJUSTABLE PINHOLE COLLIMATORS METHOD AND SYSTEM
    10.
    发明申请
    ADJUSTABLE PINHOLE COLLIMATORS METHOD AND SYSTEM 有权
    可调节孔式收缩机方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080237476A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-02

    申请号:US11731883

    申请日:2007-03-30

    IPC分类号: G21K1/02 G01T1/24

    摘要: Embodiments relate to pinhole collimator assemblies having one or more adjustable size pinhole apertures therein. The pinhole collimator assembly is configured so that gamma rays can pass through the collimator assembly, but the remainder of the collimator assembly is substantially gamma ray absorbent. Embodiments also relate to imaging systems and methods of adjusting pinhole collimator performance.

    摘要翻译: 实施例涉及其中具有一个或多个可调节尺寸的针孔的针孔准直器组件。 针孔准直器组件被配置成使γ射线可以通过准直器组件,但准直器组件的其余部分基本上是γ射线吸收剂。 实施例还涉及成像系统和调整针孔准直器性能的方法。