Abstract:
In one aspect of the invention a system and method is claimed for providing model parameters for three dimensional fabrication of anatomical structures by obtaining and reconstructing three dimensional image data with a medical imager wherein imaging acquisition parameters of the imaging system and/or reconstruction input parameters of the reconstructor are optimized for maximum geometry precision. Advantageously, the imaging system is further configured to obtain material and/or functional information of the anatomical structure model and that material information is used to incorporate the material information in the anatomical model.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a radiation detector, in particular a direct conversion radiation detector. To provide for simple distribution of provided high voltage the radiation detector comprises a plurality of detector modules (10, 20) arranged adjacent to each other. Each detector module comprises a sensor layer (14, 24) for converting incident radiation (100) into electrical charges, a first electrode (15, 25) deposited on a first surface of the sensor layer facing the incident radiation (100), a second electrode (16, 26) deposited on a second surface of the sensor layer opposite the first surface, a readout electronics (12, 22) in electrical contact with the second electrode, and a carrier (13, 23) for carrying the sensor layer and the readout electronics. The radiation detector further comprises an electrically conductive conduction layer (30, 32, 50) and an anti-scatter arrangement (40), which are arranged on top of each other and cover the plurality of detector modules on the side facing the incident radiation (100).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an apparatus for determining an effective energy spectrum of an X-ray tube. It is described to provide (210) a temporally varying acceleration voltage of an X-ray tube for a time period. A temporally varying X-ray tube current is also provided (220) for the time period. At least one product of the temporally varying X-ray tube current and a time interval is determined (230). An effective energy spectrum of the X-ray tube processing the X-ray tube is determined (250) as a function of the at least one product of the temporally varying X-ray tube current and the time interval and as a function of the voltage of the X-ray tube.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a system (31) for generating spectral computed tomography projection data. A spectral projection data generation device (6) comprising an energy-resolving detector generates spectral computed tomography projection databased on polychromatic radiation (4), which has been provided by a radiation device (2), after having traversed an examination zone (5), and a reference values generation device generates energy-dependent reference values based on radiation, which has not traversed the examination zone. A spectral parameter providing unit (12) provides a spectral parameter being indicative of a spectral property of the radiation device based on the energy-dependent reference values. In particular, spectral properties of the radiation device can be monitored over time, wherein this information can be used for, for instance, correcting the spectral computed tomography projection data, and/or, if undesired spectral properties of the radiation device are indicated, triggering a replacement of the radiation device.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a detection module (22) for the detection of ionizing radiation emitted by a radiation source (20) comprising a scintillator element (24) for emitting scintillation photons in response to incident ionizing radiation, a first photosensitive element (32a) optically coupled to the scintillator element (24) for capturing scintillation photons (30) and a flexible substrate (34) for supporting the first photosensitive element (32a). The present invention also relates to an imaging device (10) that comprises such a detection module (22).
Abstract:
An adaptive X-ray anti-scatter device (20) for placement in the source-detector axis (22) of an X-ray imager (8) comprising:—an anti-scatter filter having a source orientable surface and a detector orientable surface, wherein the anti-scatter filter comprises a plurality of realignable slats (24) for absorbing incident X-rays, wherein the slats are separated by a plurality of interstitial portions (26); and—a first actively deformable member (26a) comprising a first set of one or more actively deformable actuators (28a, 28b) disposed across a first region of the first actively deformable member (26a), wherein one or more actively deformable actuators of the first set of one or more actively deformable actuators are configured to change the alignment of a corresponding of slat of the anti-scatter filter in relation to the source-detector axis, wherein at least a portion of each actuator of the first set of one or more actively deformable actuators is partially or fully recessed within the interstitial portions of the anti-scatter filter, and at least one actuator of the first set of one or more actively deformable actuators is in contact with at least one realignable slat of the plurality of slats, so that a deformation of the at least one actuator of the first set of one or more actively deformable actuators of the one or more actively deformable actuators causes a corresponding change to the alignment of the at least one corresponding slat from a first alignment to a second alignment relative to the source-detector axis.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a radiation detector (100) and to a method for manufacturing such a detector. In a preferred embodiment, the radiation detector (100) comprises an array of photosensitive pillars (110) that are embedded in a conversion material (120). The photosensitive pillars may particularly be diodes connected at their ends to external circuits (130, 140). The conversion material (120) may particularly comprise a powder of scintillator particles (121) embedded in a matrix of binder.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a multimodal imaging apparatus (1a, 1b) for imaging a process (63) in a subject (23), said process (63) causing the emission of gamma quanta (25, 61), said apparatus (1a, 1b) comprising a scintillator (3) including scintillator elements (31) for capturing incident gamma quanta (25, 61) generated by the radiotracer and for emitting scintillation photons (26) in response to said captured gamma quanta (25, 61), a photodetector (5) including photosensitive elements (33) for capturing the emitted scintillation photons (26) and for determining a spatial distribution of the scintillation photons, and a readout electronics (7) for determining the impact position of an incident gamma quantum in the scintillator (3) and/or a parameter indicative of the emission point of the gamma quantum (25, 61) in the subject (23) based on the spatial distribution of the scintillation photons, wherein the imaging apparatus (1a, 1b) is configured to be switched between a first operation mode for detecting low energy gamma quanta and a second operation mode for detecting high energy gamma quanta, wherein the high energy gamma quanta have a higher energy than the low energy gamma quanta, and the scintillator (3) is arranged to capture incident gamma quanta (25, 61) from the same area of interest (65) in the first operation mode and in the second operation mode without requiring a relative movement of the subject (23) versus the scintillator (3), wherein the scintillator (3) comprises an array of scintillator elements (31) including a first region with high energy scintillator elements (27) for capturing high energy gamma quanta and a second region with low energy scintillator elements (29) for capturing low energy gamma quanta; and/or the apparatus (1a, 1b) further comprises a positioning mechanism (35) for changing the orientation and/or position of the scintillator elements (31), in particular for tilting the scintillator elements (31), to switch the imaging apparatus (1a, 1b) between the first operation mode and the second operation mode.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling transdermal and automatic release of a sedative during imaging of a subject. A sedation level of a patient is detected during an imaging procedure. An amount of sedative to be applied to the patient to sustain a certain level of sedation is calculated. Further, a time for releasing the amount of the sedative is calculated. The calculated amount of the sedative is released at the calculated time transdermally to the patient.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present application provide a radio frequency head coil (300), RE head coil. The RE head coil (300) comprises a coil former (310) comprising at least a first leg and a second leg arranged at a distance from each other to define a space there between, the coil former (310) being at least sectionally flexible and having at least one first fastening portion (315, 316) arranged adjacent to the space (314), and a respiratory mask (320) comprising a gas outlet (324) and at least one second fastening portion (322, 323), wherein in an operable condition in which the RE head coil (300) is adapted to be arranged at least in sections around a head of a patient (S) and in which the second fastening portion (322, 323) is adapted to be fastened to the first fastening portion (315, 316), the gas outlet (324) is disposed within the space (314).