Method and apparatus to improve CT image acquisition using a displaced geometry
    1.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus to improve CT image acquisition using a displaced geometry 有权
    使用位移几何来改善CT图像采集的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08379791B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-19

    申请号:US13120660

    申请日:2009-10-05

    IPC分类号: A61B6/00

    CPC分类号: A61B6/032 A61B5/107 A61B6/027

    摘要: A method and apparatus are provided to improve CT image acquisition using a displaced acquisition geometry. A CT apparatus may be used having a source (102) and a detector (104) transversely displaced from a center (114) of a field of view (118) during acquisition of the projection data. The amount of transverse displacement may be determined based on the size of the object (108). The source and the detector may be adjusted to vary the size of the transverse field of view. The first data set acquired by the detector may be reconstructed and used to simulate missing projection data that could not be acquired by the detector at each projection angle. The measured projection data and the simulated projection data may be used to obtain a second data set. The second data set may be compared to the first data set to produce a corrected data set.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种方法和装置,用于改善使用位移采集几何形状的CT图像采集。 可以使用CT装置,在获取投影数据期间具有从视场(118)的中心(114)横向移位的源(102)和检测器(104)。 可以基于物体(108)的尺寸来确定横向位移量。 源和检测器可以被调节以改变横向视场的大小。 由检测器获取的第一数据集可以被重构并用于模拟在每个投影角度不能由检测器获取的丢失的投影数据。 所测量的投影数据和模拟投影数据可用于获得第二数据集。 可以将第二数据集与第一数据集进行比较以产生校正数据集。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS TO IMPROVE CT IMAGE ACQUISITION USING A DISPLACED GEOMETRY
    2.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS TO IMPROVE CT IMAGE ACQUISITION USING A DISPLACED GEOMETRY 有权
    使用位移几何来改进CT图像采集的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110182400A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-28

    申请号:US13120660

    申请日:2009-10-05

    IPC分类号: A61B6/03 G01N23/04

    CPC分类号: A61B6/032 A61B5/107 A61B6/027

    摘要: A method and apparatus are provided to improve CT image acquisition using a displaced acquisition geometry. A CT apparatus may be used having a source (102) and a detector (104) transversely displaced from a center (114) of a field of view (118) during acquisition of the projection data. The amount of transverse displacement may be determined based on the size of the object (108). The source and the detector may be adjusted to vary the size of the transverse field of view. The first data set acquired by the detector may be reconstructed and used to simulate missing projection data that could not be acquired by the detector at each projection angle. The measured projection data and the simulated projection data may be used to obtain a second data set. The second data set may be compared to the first data set to produce a corrected data set.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种方法和装置,用于改善使用位移采集几何形状的CT图像采集。 可以使用CT装置,在获取投影数据期间具有从视场(118)的中心(114)横向移位的源(102)和检测器(104)。 可以基于物体(108)的尺寸来确定横向位移量。 源和检测器可以被调节以改变横向视场的大小。 由检测器获取的第一数据集可以被重构并用于模拟在每个投影角度不能由检测器获取的丢失的投影数据。 所测量的投影数据和模拟投影数据可用于获得第二数据集。 可以将第二数据集与第一数据集进行比较以产生校正数据集。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LARGE FIELD OF VIEW IMAGING AND DETECTION AND COMPENSATION OF MOTION ARTIFACTS
    3.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LARGE FIELD OF VIEW IMAGING AND DETECTION AND COMPENSATION OF MOTION ARTIFACTS 审中-公开
    大视野影像成像方法与装置及运动制品的检测与补偿

    公开(公告)号:US20110286573A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-24

    申请号:US13145128

    申请日:2009-12-23

    IPC分类号: A61B6/03 G06K9/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus are provided to improve large field of view CT image acquisition by using at least two scanning procedures: (i) one with the radiation source and detector centered and (ii) one in an offset configuration. The imaging data obtained from both of the scanning procedures is used in the reconstruction of the image. In addition, a method and apparatus are provided for detecting motion in a reconstructed image by generating a motion map that is indicative of the regions of the reconstructed image that are affected by motion artifacts. Optionally, the motion map may be used for motion estimation and/or motion compensation to prevent or diminish motion artifacts in the resulting reconstructed image. An optional method for generating a refined motion map is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种通过使用至少两个扫描程序来改善大视野CT图像获取的方法和装置:(i)一个具有辐射源和检测器的中心,以及(ii)一个偏移配置。 从扫描过程中获得的成像数据用于重建图像。 此外,提供了一种方法和装置,用于通过产生指示受运动伪像影响的重建图像的区域的运动图来检测重建图像中的运动。 可选地,运动图可以用于运动估计和/或运动补偿以防止或减少所得到的重建图像中的运动伪像。 还提供了用于生成精细运动图的可选方法。

    Movable wedge for improved image quality in 3D X-ray imaging
    4.
    发明授权
    Movable wedge for improved image quality in 3D X-ray imaging 有权
    用于3D X射线成像提高图像质量的活动楔块

    公开(公告)号:US08483363B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-09

    申请号:US12740366

    申请日:2008-11-04

    IPC分类号: G21K3/00

    摘要: When generating a 3D image of a subject or patient, a cone beam X-ray source (20a, 20b) is mounted to a rotatable gantry (14) opposite an offset flat panel X-ray detector (22a, 22b). A wedge-shaped attenuation filter (24a, 24b) of suitable material (e.g., aluminum or the like) is adjustably positioned in the cone beam to selectively attenuate the beam as a function of the shape, size, and density of a volume of interest (18) through which X-rays pass in order to maintain X-ray intensity or gain at a relatively constant level within a range of acceptable levels.

    摘要翻译: 当产生被摄体或患者的3D图像时,锥形束X射线源(20a,20b)安装到与偏移平板X射线检测器(22a,22b)相对的可旋转机架(14)。 适当材料(例如铝等)的楔形衰减滤波器(24a,24b)可调节地定位在锥形束中,以根据感兴趣体积的形状,尺寸和密度来选择性地衰减光束 (18),以便在可接受水平的范围内使X射线强度或增益保持在相对恒定的水平。

    MOTION VISUALISATION IN ANGIOGRAPHIC IMAGES
    5.
    发明申请
    MOTION VISUALISATION IN ANGIOGRAPHIC IMAGES 有权
    运动图像中的运动可视化

    公开(公告)号:US20120321156A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-20

    申请号:US13582124

    申请日:2011-03-04

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00

    摘要: A method and an apparatus for motion visualization of a moving object in angiographic images are described. In a preferred embodiment of the method, first a mask image of the object of interest is acquired and a sequence of angiographic images of the object in different phases of motion of the object is acquired. Then, a first angiographic subtraction image and at least a second angiographic subtraction image are generated by subtracting the angiographic images from the mask image. Subsequently, a twice subtracted image is generated by subtracting the first angiographic subtraction image from the second angiographic subtraction image. In this way a double subtraction, i.e. a twice subtracted angiography is performed, to facilitate the assessment of the motion.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于血管造影图像中的移动物体的运动可视化的方法和装置。 在该方法的优选实施例中,首先获取感兴趣对象的掩模图像,并且获取对象在运动对象的不同阶段中的血管造影图像序列。 然后,通过从掩模图像中减去血管造影图像来生成第一血管造影减影图像和至少第二血管造影减影图像。 随后,通过从第二血管造影减影图像中减去第一血管造影减影图像来产生两倍的减影图像。 以这种方式,执行双减法,即进行两次减去的血管造影术,以便于评估运动。

    MOVABLE WEDGE FOR IMPROVED IMAGE QUALITY IN 3D X-RAY IMAGING
    6.
    发明申请
    MOVABLE WEDGE FOR IMPROVED IMAGE QUALITY IN 3D X-RAY IMAGING 有权
    在3D X射线成像中改善图像质量的可移动楔形

    公开(公告)号:US20100308229A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-09

    申请号:US12740366

    申请日:2008-11-04

    IPC分类号: G01T1/166 G21K1/10 A61B6/00

    摘要: When generating a 3D image of a subject or patient, a cone beam X-ray source (20a, 20b) is mounted to a rotatable gantry (14) opposite an offset flat panel X-ray detector (22a, 22b). A wedge-shaped attenuation filter (24a, 24b) of suitable material (e.g., aluminum or the like) is adjustably positioned in the cone beam to selectively attenuate the beam as a function of the shape, size, and density of a volume of interest (18) through which X-rays pass in order to maintain X-ray intensity or gain at a relatively constant level within a range of acceptable levels.

    摘要翻译: 当产生被摄体或患者的3D图像时,锥形束X射线源(20a,20b)安装到与偏移平板X射线检测器(22a,22b)相对的可旋转机架(14)。 适当材料(例如铝等)的楔形衰减滤波器(24a,24b)可调节地定位在锥形束中,以根据感兴趣体积的形状,尺寸和密度来选择性地衰减光束 (18),以便在可接受水平的范围内使X射线强度或增益保持在相对恒定的水平。

    Motion visualisation in angiographic images
    8.
    发明授权
    Motion visualisation in angiographic images 有权
    血管造影图像中的运动可视化

    公开(公告)号:US09025840B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-05

    申请号:US13582124

    申请日:2011-03-04

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00 G06T7/20 H05G1/64

    摘要: A method and an apparatus for motion visualization of a moving object in angiographic images are described. In a preferred embodiment of the method, first a mask image of the object of interest is acquired and a sequence of angiographic images of the object in different phases of motion of the object is acquired. Then, a first angiographic subtraction image and at least a second angiographic subtraction image are generated by subtracting the angiographic images from the mask image. Subsequently, a twice subtracted image is generated by subtracting the first angiographic subtraction image from the second angiographic subtraction image. In this way a double subtraction, i.e. a twice subtracted angiography is performed, to facilitate the assessment of the motion.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于血管造影图像中的移动物体的运动可视化的方法和装置。 在该方法的优选实施例中,首先获取感兴趣对象的掩模图像,并且获取对象在运动对象的不同阶段中的血管造影图像序列。 然后,通过从掩模图像中减去血管造影图像来生成第一血管造影减影图像和至少第二血管造影减影图像。 随后,通过从第二血管造影减影图像中减去第一血管造影减影图像来产生两倍的减影图像。 以这种方式,执行双减法,即进行两次减去的血管造影术,以便于评估运动。

    Beverage dispensing device with freshness indicator
    9.
    发明授权
    Beverage dispensing device with freshness indicator 失效
    带新鲜度指示剂的饮料点胶装置

    公开(公告)号:US08241918B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-14

    申请号:US12306284

    申请日:2007-06-13

    IPC分类号: G01N25/20

    摘要: A beverage dispensing device including a housing, a tapping device for dispensing a beverage, a beverage container connectable with the tapping device, a freshness indicator device, a data input unit for recording replacement of the beverage container, a temperature sensor for measuring the storage temperature of the beverage, a temperature controller for adjusting the cooling temperature of a chiller, a storage unit for storing the freshness criteria, and a processing unit. The temperature sensor transmits the current beverage storage temperature to the processing unit and the processing unit calculates, depending on a recorded storage temperature period and based on stored freshness criteria, the actual freshness of the beverage, the time left until expiry of the freshness of the beverage and/or the date of expiry of the freshness of the beverage. The processing unit transmits the calculated data to the display.

    摘要翻译: 一种饮料分配装置,包括壳体,用于分配饮料的抽头装置,可与排放装置连接的饮料容器,新鲜度指示器装置,用于记录饮料容器更换的数据输入单元,用于测量储存温度的温度传感器 的饮料,用于调节冷却器的冷却温度的温度控制器,用于存储新鲜度标准的存储单元和处理单元。 温度传感器将当前的饮料储存温度传送到处理单元,并且处理单元根据记录的储存温度周期并且基于存储的新鲜度标准来计算饮料的实际新鲜度,直到期满时的剩余时间 饮料和/或饮料新鲜度到期的日期。 处理单元将计算出的数据发送到显示器。

    Method and system for error compensation
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and system for error compensation 失效
    误差补偿方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08000435B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-16

    申请号:US12625600

    申请日:2009-11-25

    IPC分类号: A61B6/00

    CPC分类号: G06T11/005

    摘要: A method includes generating a plurality of scatter distributions based on geometric models having different object to detector distances, determining an imaged object to detector distance, and identifying a scatter distribution of the plurality of scatter distributions having a object to detector distance that corresponds to the imaged object to detector distance. The method also includes employing the identified scatter distribution to scatter correct projection data corresponding to the imaged object. Another method includes generating an estimate of wedge scatter by propagating a predetermined wedge scatter profile through an intermediate reconstruction of an object; and employing the estimate to wedge scatter correct the projection data.

    摘要翻译: 一种方法包括基于具有不同对象与检测器距离的几何模型来生成多个散射分布,将成像对象确定为检测器距离,以及识别具有对象的多个散射分布的散射分布与检测器距离对应于被成像 对象到检测器距离。 该方法还包括使用所识别的散布分布散布对应于成像对象的正确投影数据。 另一种方法包括通过传播预定的楔形散射剖面通过对象的中间重建来产生楔散射的估计; 并使用估计来楔形散射校正投影数据。