公开(公告)号：US07149278B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-12

申请号：US10711329

申请日：2004-09-10

申请人： Jerome Arenson ,  David M. Hoffman

发明人： Jerome Arenson ,  David M. Hoffman

IPC分类号： H05G1/26

CPC分类号： G01T1/17 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  G01T1/1647 ,  G01T1/2985

摘要： A method and system of counting and tagging radiation energy received by a radiation detector is presented. The method and system are designed to dynamically control the sampling window or shaping time characteristics of a photon counting detector to accommodate variations of flux experienced by the detector so as to preserve optimum detector performance and prevent saturation during high flux conditions.

摘要翻译： 提出了一种对辐射检测器接收的辐射能进行计数和标记的方法和系统。 该方法和系统被设计为动态地控制光子计数检测器的采样窗口或成形时间特性，以适应检测器所经受的通量的变化，从而保持最佳检测器性能并防止高通量条件下的饱和。

公开(公告)号：US07697659B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-13

申请号：US12194072

申请日：2008-08-19

申请人： David M. Hoffman ,  John Eric Tkaczyk ,  James W. LeBlanc ,  Yanfeng Du ,  Robert F. Senzig

发明人： David M. Hoffman ,  John Eric Tkaczyk ,  James W. LeBlanc ,  Yanfeng Du ,  Robert F. Senzig

IPC分类号： A61B6/03

CPC分类号： G01T1/2928 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/5205

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 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：US07609804B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-27

申请号：US11552477

申请日：2006-10-24

申请人： David M. Hoffman

发明人： David M. Hoffman

IPC分类号： A61B6/03

CPC分类号： G21K1/025

摘要： Cast collimators for use in CT imaging systems are described, as are methods of making them. Such collimators may comprise pre-patient collimators, pre-patient filter/collimator assemblies, and/or post-patient collimators. The filters and/or collimators may be made of any suitable high-density, high atomic number material such as lead, a lead alloy, tantalum, tungsten, tungsten suspended in an epoxy matrix, tungsten suspended in a slurry, or the like. Embodiments of these collimators comprise specially-designed channels and vanes that allow them to be precision cast to the necessary degree of accuracy. These channels and vanes are preferably tapered. These collimators and filter/collimator assemblies help minimize the x-ray dose to the patient by minimizing the scattered radiation creation mechanism and by collimating out much of the scattered radiation that would otherwise be subjected to the patient. These collimators may be cast as either single piece structures, or multiple pieces that can be operatively connected together.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于CT成像系统的投射准直仪，以及制作它们的方法。 这种准直器可以包括患者前准直仪，患者前过滤器/准直器组件和/或患者后准直仪。 过滤器和/或准直器可以由任何合适的高密度，高原子序数的材料制成，例如铅，铅合金，钽，钨，悬浮在环氧基体中的钨，悬浮在浆液中的钨等。 这些准直器的实施例包括专门设计的通道和叶片，使得它们能够精确地铸造到必要的精度。 这些通道和叶片优选是锥形的。 这些准直器和过滤器/准直器组件通过最小化散射辐射产生机制并且通过准直许多否则将经受患者的散射辐射来帮助使患者的x射线剂量最小化。 这些准直器可以被铸造为单件结构，或者可以可操作地连接在一起的多个件。

公开(公告)号：US07532703B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US11692304

申请日：2007-03-28

申请人： Yanfeng Du ,  J. Eric Tkaczyk ,  David M. Hoffman

发明人： Yanfeng Du ,  J. Eric Tkaczyk ,  David M. Hoffman

IPC分类号： A61B6/00

CPC分类号： G01T1/2985 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/482 ,  G01T1/20 ,  G01T1/2018 ,  G01T1/242 ,  G01T1/249

摘要： A diagnostic imaging system includes a high frequency electromagnetic energy source that emits a beam of high frequency electromagnetic energy toward an object to be imaged. An energy discriminating (ED) detector receives high frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by the high frequency electromagnetic energy source. The ED detector includes a direct conversion layer dynamically operable in a photon counting mode in one view and in an integrating mode in another view and an indirect conversion layer. A data acquisition system (DAS) is operably connected to the ED detector and a computer operably connected to the DAS.

摘要翻译： 诊断成像系统包括向待成像对象发射高频电磁能束的高频电磁能源。 能量识别（ED）检测器接收由高频电磁能源发出的高频电磁能。 ED检测器包括在一个视图中以在另一视图和间接转换层中的积分模式中以光子计数模式动态操作的直接转换层。 数据采集​​系统（DAS）可操作地连接到ED检测器和可操作地连接到DAS的计算机。

公开(公告)号：US20080240339A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11692304

申请日：2007-03-28

申请人： Yanfeng Du ,  J. Eric Tkaczyk ,  David M. Hoffman

发明人： Yanfeng Du ,  J. Eric Tkaczyk ,  David M. Hoffman

IPC分类号： A61B6/00 ,  G01T1/161

CPC分类号： G01T1/2985 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/482 ,  G01T1/20 ,  G01T1/2018 ,  G01T1/242 ,  G01T1/249

摘要： A diagnostic imaging system includes a high frequency electromagnetic energy source that emits a beam of high frequency electromagnetic energy toward an object to be imaged. An energy discriminating (ED) detector receives high frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by the high frequency electromagnetic energy source. The ED detector includes a direct conversion layer dynamically operable in a photon counting mode in one view and in an integrating mode in another view and an indirect conversion layer. A data acquisition system (DAS) is operably connected to the ED detector and a computer operably connected to the DAS.

摘要翻译： 诊断成像系统包括向待成像对象发射高频电磁能束的高频电磁能源。 能量识别（ED）检测器接收由高频电磁能源发出的高频电磁能。 ED检测器包括在一个视图中以在另一视图和间接转换层中的积分模式中以光子计数模式动态操作的直接转换层。 数据采集​​系统（DAS）可操作地连接到ED检测器和可操作地连接到DAS的计算机。

公开(公告)号：US07313217B2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-25

申请号：US10765618

申请日：2004-01-27

申请人： Thomas L. Toth ,  David M. Hoffman

发明人： Thomas L. Toth ,  David M. Hoffman

IPC分类号： G01N23/00

CPC分类号： A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4035 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/4488 ,  A61B6/469 ,  A61B6/488 ,  A61B6/544 ,  A61B6/583

摘要： A system and method of diagnostic imaging is provided that includes positioning a subject in an imaging device, collecting positioning information of the subject from at least one sensor disposed in proximity of the imaging device, and determining a relative position of the subject within the imaging device from at least the position information. The present invention automatically selects a proper attenuation filter configuration, corrects patient centering, and corrects noise prediction errors, thereby increasing dose efficiency and tube output.

摘要翻译： 提供了诊断成像的系统和方法，其包括将成像装置定位在成像装置中，从设置在成像装置附近的至少一个传感器收集对象的定位信息，以及确定成像装置内的对象的相对位置 至少从位置信息。 本发明自动选择适当的衰减滤波器配置，校正患者居中，并且校正噪声预测误差，从而提高剂量效率和管输出。

公开(公告)号：US07173998B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-06

申请号：US11423277

申请日：2006-06-09

申请人： David M. Hoffman ,  Michael F. Hoge

发明人： David M. Hoffman ,  Michael F. Hoge

IPC分类号： H05G1/64

CPC分类号： G01T1/2018 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4291 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G01N2223/612 ,  G01T1/2002 ,  G01T1/202 ,  G01T1/2985

摘要： The present invention is a directed to a CT detector for a CT imaging system that incorporates a segmented optical coupler between a photodiode array and a scintillator array. The segmented optical coupler also operates as a light collimator which improves the light collection efficiency of the photodiode array. The segmented optical coupler is defined by a series of reflector elements that collectively form a plurality of open cells. The open cells form light transmission cavities and facilitate the collimation of light from a scintillator to a photodiode. The cavities may be filled with optical epoxy for sealing to the photodiode array.

公开(公告)号：US07068751B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-27

申请号：US10765583

申请日：2004-01-27

申请人： Thomas L. Toth ,  David M. Hoffman

发明人： Thomas L. Toth ,  David M. Hoffman

IPC分类号： A61B6/03

CPC分类号： A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4035 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/4488 ,  A61B6/469 ,  A61B6/488 ,  A61B6/544 ,  A61B6/583

摘要： A system and method of diagnostic imaging is provided that includes positioning a subject in a scanning bay, comparing a center of mass of the subject to a reference point, and repositioning the subject in the scanning bay to reduce a difference in position between the center of mass of the subject and the reference point. The present invention automatically selects a proper attenuation filter configuration, corrects patient centering, and corrects noise prediction errors, thereby increasing dose efficiency and tube output.

摘要翻译： 提供了诊断成像的系统和方法，其包括将被摄体定位在扫描间隔中，将被摄体的质心与参考点进行比较，以及重新定位扫描间隔中的被摄体以减少位于第 受试者的质量和参考点。 本发明自动选择适当的衰减滤波器配置，校正患者居中，并且校正噪声预测误差，从而提高剂量效率和管输出。

公开(公告)号：US07010083B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-07

申请号：US10907886

申请日：2005-04-19

申请人： David M. Hoffman

发明人： David M. Hoffman

IPC分类号： A61B6/00

CPC分类号： G01T1/1648 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/06 ,  A61B6/4233 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G01N2223/612 ,  G21K1/025

摘要： The present invention is directed to a collimator assembly defined by a series of multi-piece collimator elements or plates that extend along at least one dimension of a scintillator pack. Each collimator element has a collimating component and a shielding component that are structurally independent from one another. The collimating components may be connected to the shielding components or separated by a small air gap. The shielding components are wider than the collimating components but the collimating components have a greater height. With this construction, the collimator assembly optimizes collimation and shielding with lower material requirements and reduced overall size.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及由沿着闪烁体组件的至少一个维度延伸的一系列多片准直器元件或板限定的准直器组件。 每个准直器元件具有在结构上彼此独立的准直部件和屏蔽部件。 准直部件可以连接到屏蔽部件或由小的气隙隔开。 屏蔽部件比准直部件宽，但是准直部件具有更大的高度。 通过这种结构，准直器组件可以以较低的材料要求和总体尺寸来优化准直和屏蔽。

公开(公告)号：US06904304B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-07

申请号：US10136143

申请日：2002-05-01

申请人： David M. Hoffman

发明人： David M. Hoffman

IPC分类号： A61B6/03 ,  G01T1/20 ,  A61B5/05 ,  G01F23/00

CPC分类号： G01T1/2002

摘要： A method for making a detector array comprising a photosensor and scintillators, including placing a thermoplastically encased reflective film between scintillators of a scintillator array and optically coupling the scintillators with the photosensor.

摘要翻译： 一种用于制造包括光电传感器和闪烁体的检测器阵列的方法，包括在闪烁体阵列的闪烁体之间放置热塑性包封的反射膜并将闪烁体与光电传感器光学耦合。