Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor X-ray detector
    1.
    发明授权
    Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor X-ray detector 有权
    互补金属氧化物半导体X射线检测器

    公开(公告)号:US09063238B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-23

    申请号:US13569890

    申请日:2012-08-08

    CPC classification number: G01T1/2018 G01T1/2002 G01T1/244

    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a digital X-ray detector is provided. The detector includes a scintillator layer configured to absorb radiation emitted from a radiation source and to emit optical photons in response to the absorbed radiation. The detector also includes a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) light imager that is configured to absorb the optical photons emitted by the scintillator layer. The CMOS light imager includes a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface is disposed opposite the second surface. The scintillator layer contacts the first surface of the CMOS light imager.

    Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例,提供数字X射线检测器。 检测器包括闪烁体层,其被配置为吸收从辐射源发射的辐射并且响应于吸收的辐射而发射光子。 检测器还包括被配置为吸收闪烁体层发射的光子的互补金属氧化物半导体(CMOS)光成像器。 CMOS光成像仪包括第一表面和第二表面,并且第一表面设置成与第二表面相对。 闪烁体层接触CMOS光成像仪的第一表面。

    COMPLEMENTARY METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR X-RAY DETECTOR
    2.
    发明申请
    COMPLEMENTARY METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR X-RAY DETECTOR 有权
    补充金属氧化物半导体X射线探测器

    公开(公告)号:US20140042328A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-13

    申请号:US13569890

    申请日:2012-08-08

    CPC classification number: G01T1/2018 G01T1/2002 G01T1/244

    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a digital X-ray detector is provided. The detector includes a scintillator layer configured to absorb radiation emitted from a radiation source and to emit optical photons in response to the absorbed radiation. The detector also includes a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) light imager that is configured to absorb the optical photons emitted by the scintillator layer. The CMOS light imager includes a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface is disposed opposite the second surface. The scintillator layer contacts the first surface of the CMOS light imager.

    Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例,提供数字X射线检测器。 检测器包括闪烁体层,其被配置为吸收从辐射源发射的辐射并且响应于吸收的辐射而发射光子。 检测器还包括被配置为吸收闪烁体层发射的光子的互补金属氧化物半导体(CMOS)光成像器。 CMOS光成像仪包括第一表面和第二表面,并且第一表面设置成与第二表面相对。 闪烁体层接触CMOS光成像仪的第一表面。

    Systems, methods and apparatus for X-ray tube housing
    3.
    发明授权
    Systems, methods and apparatus for X-ray tube housing 有权
    X射线管外壳的系统,方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07280638B1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-09

    申请号:US11382476

    申请日:2006-05-09

    CPC classification number: H01J35/16 H01J2235/1216 H01J2235/1262 H05G1/025

    Abstract: An X-ray tube housing with integrated cooling passages in the walls of the X-ray tube housing, through which a liquid or gas coolant is circulated and the heat is transferred from the X-ray tube housing to an external cooler. The integrated cooling passages are created around the perimeter of the X-ray tube housing as the X-ray tube housing is formed. For a rotating anode X-ray tube using an oil coolant, the path of heat transfer is from the anode to the glass insert and oil by the means of radiation. The oil that is in contact with the glass insert conducts heat away form the insert to the X-ray tube housing which is then cooled by the integrated cooling passages located within the X-ray tube housing through which fluid is passed to an external fluid cooling system.

    Abstract translation: 一种X射线管壳体,其在X射线管壳体的壁中具有集成的冷却通道,液体或气体冷却剂通过该X射线管壳体循环,并且热量从X射线管壳体转移到外部冷却器。 当形成X射线管壳体时,围绕X射线管壳体的周边形成集成的冷却通道。 对于使用油冷却剂的旋转阳极X射线管,传热路径是通过辐射从阳极到玻璃插入物和油。 与玻璃插件接触的油将插入物传导到X射线管壳体,X射线管壳体然后被位于X射线管壳体内的集成冷却通道冷却,通过该冷却通道将流体传递到外部流体冷却 系统。

    Electrically controlled brakes for arm joints on a mini C-arm mobile X-ray system
    4.
    发明授权
    Electrically controlled brakes for arm joints on a mini C-arm mobile X-ray system 有权
    微型手臂式X射线系统上的手臂接头的电控制动器

    公开(公告)号:US09025730B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-05

    申请号:US14528161

    申请日:2014-10-30

    CPC classification number: A61B6/105 A61B6/4405 A61B6/4441 A61B6/4476 A61B6/54

    Abstract: Systems and methods for braking and releasing one or more pivot joints used in an X-ray positioning device are described. The systems and methods use a support arm that extends between a main assembly of the x-ray positioning device and an X-ray imaging assembly with an X-ray source and an X-ray detector that are disposed nearly opposite to each other. The support arm includes one or more pivot joints (such as horizontal, lateral, and/or orbital pivot joints) that allow the imaging assembly to move with respect to the main assembly. The pivot joints can each be connected to an automated braking system that is capable of selectively locking and unlocking a corresponding pivot joint, as indicated by a user-controlled switching mechanism. The braking systems containing multiple pivot joints can be individually controlled by separate switching mechanisms or simultaneously controlled by a single switching mechanism. Other embodiments are described.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于制造和释放在X射线定位装置中使用的一个或多个枢轴接头的系统和方法。 该系统和方法使用在x射线定位装置的主组件和X射线成像组件之间延伸的支撑臂,X射线成像组件与X射线源和X射线检测器彼此相对设置。 支撑臂包括允许成像组件相对于主组件移动的一个或多个枢转接头(例如水平,横向和/或轨道枢转接头)。 枢轴接头可以各自连接到能够选择性地锁定和解锁对应枢轴接头的自动制动系统,如用户控制的切换机构所指示的。 包含多个枢轴接头的制动系统可以由单独的切换机构单独控制,或者由单个切换机构同时控制。 描述其他实施例。

    Method and system for controlling temperatures in an x-ray imaging environment
    5.
    发明授权
    Method and system for controlling temperatures in an x-ray imaging environment 有权
    用于控制x射线成像环境中的温度的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07186021B1

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-06

    申请号:US11301843

    申请日:2005-12-13

    CPC classification number: H01J35/16 H01J2235/12 H01J2235/1262 H05G1/025

    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for controlling temperatures in an x-ray imaging environment including: a first component capable of operating within a first temperature range; a second component capable of operating within a second temperature range; and a liquid-based temperature control system capable of maintaining the first component within the first temperature range and maintaining the second component within the second temperature range. In an embodiment, the first component includes an x-ray detector. In an embodiment, the second component includes an x-ray source. In an embodiment, a liquid in the liquid-based temperature control system flows through the first component before flowing through the second component. In an embodiment, a heat exchanger in the liquid-based temperature control system can regulate a temperature of a liquid in the liquid-based temperature control system. In an embodiment, the heat exchanger includes at least one thermoelectric cooler device.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的某些实施例提供一种用于控制x射线成像环境中的温度的系统,包括:能够在第一温度范围内操作的第一部件; 能够在第二温度范围内操作的第二部件; 以及能够将第一部件保持在第一温度范围内并将第二部件保持在第二温度范围内的液体温度控制系统。 在一个实施例中,第一部件包括X射线检测器。 在一个实施例中,第二部件包括x射线源。 在一个实施例中,液体温度控制系统中的液体在流过第二部件之前流过第一部件。 在一个实施例中,液体温度控制系统中的热交换器可以调节液体温度控制系统中液体的温度。 在一个实施例中,热交换器包括至少一个热电冷却器装置。

    Method and apparatus for object collision detection utilizing a PID controller in a motorized, mobile C-arm
    6.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for object collision detection utilizing a PID controller in a motorized, mobile C-arm 有权
    利用机动化移动C臂中的PID控制器进行物体碰撞检测的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07029175B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-18

    申请号:US10440821

    申请日:2003-05-19

    CPC classification number: A61B6/4441 A61B6/102 A61B6/4405

    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to a collision detection system. The collision detection system includes a position indicator for determining an actual position of a component connected to the collision detection system. The system also includes an error calculator for determining a position error between the actual position and a selected position. The system further includes a comparator for comparing the position error to a position error limit. The comparator generates a halt signal based on the position error and position error limit. The system also includes a motion controller for controlling motion of the component. The motion controller stops motion of the component based on the halt signal. The comparator generates a halt signal when the position error is equal to or greater than the position error limit.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的某些实施例涉及一种碰撞检测系统。 碰撞检测系统包括用于确定连接到碰撞检测系统的部件的实际位置的位置指示器。 该系统还包括用于确定实际位置和选定位置之间的位置误差的误差计算器。 该系统还包括用于将位置误差与位置误差极限进行比较的比较器。 比较器根据位置误差和位置误差极限产生停止信号。 该系统还包括用于控制部件运动的运动控制器。 运动控制器基于停止信号停止组件的运动。 当位置误差等于或大于位置误差极限时,比较器产生停止信号。

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