公开(公告)号：US20150092919A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14501344

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Dong Goo KANG ,  Seok Min HAN ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Jae Mock YI ,  Jae Hak LEE

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/405 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/481 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/504 ,  A61B6/5235 ,  A61B6/54

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an X-ray image apparatus and a control method for the same. The X-ray image apparatus includes an X-ray generator configured to sequentially irradiate an object with a plurality of X-rays of mutually different energy bands, an X-ray detector configured to acquire a plurality of pieces of X-ray data corresponding to the plurality of mutually different energy bands by detecting X-rays transmitted through the object, an image processor configured to convert the acquired plurality of pieces of X-ray data into a plurality of X-ray images and separate blood vessel X-ray images of the object from the plurality of X-ray images, and a controller configured to control operations of the X-ray generator so that the sequentially irradiated plurality of X-rays of the mutually different energy bands are repeatedly irradiated for fixed cycles. The X-ray generator may be configured to sequentially irradiate the object with the plurality of X-rays for a first time interval in the fixed cycles, and the first time interval may be different from a second time interval that is a time interval between a time point at which a final X-ray of a single cycle among the fixed cycles is irradiated and a time point at which a first X-ray of the following cycle among the fixed cycles is irradiated.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种X射线图像装置及其控制方法。 X射线图像装置包括：X射线发生器，其被配置为顺序地照射具有相互不同的能带的多个X射线的物体; X射线检测器，被配置为获取与X射线相对应的多个X射线数据 通过检测通过物体传输的X射线来检测多个相互不同的能带;图像处理器，被配置为将所获取的多条X射线数据转换成多个X射线图像，并且分离血管X射线图像 来自多个X射线图像的物体，以及控制器，被配置为控制X射线发生器的操作，使得相互不同的能带的顺序照射的多个X射线被重复照射固定周期。 X射线发生器可以被配置为在固定周期中以第一时间间隔顺序地照射具有多个X射线的对象，并且第一时间间隔可以不同于作为第一时间间隔的第二时间间隔， 照射固定周期中的单个周期的最终X射线的时间点和照射固定周期中的后续周期的第一X射线的时间点。

公开(公告)号：US20150063528A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14452643

申请日：2014-08-06

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. ,  SAMSUNG LIFE PUBLIC WELFARE FOUNDATION.

Inventor： Seok Min HAN ,  Dong Goo KANG ,  Sung Hoon KANG ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Myung Jin CHUNG

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/03

CPC classification number: A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/405 ,  A61B6/487 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/504 ,  A61B6/5235 ,  A61B6/583

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an X-ray imaging apparatus and a method for controlling the same. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray generator configured to radiate first-energy X-rays toward an object, an X-ray detector configured to detect the first-energy X-rays which propagate through the object, an image processor configured to generate a first object image which correspond to the detected first-energy X-rays and to estimate a second object image which corresponds to second-energy X-rays based on the generated first object image, and a controller configured to control the image processor to repeatedly estimate the second object image by controlling the X-ray generator to repeatedly radiate the first-energy X-rays toward the object.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种X射线成像装置及其控制方法。 X射线成像装置包括被配置为朝向物体照射第一能量X射线的X射线发生器，被配置为检测通过物体传播的第一能量X射线的X射线检测器，被配置为 以产生与检测到的第一能量X射线相对应的第一对象图像，并且基于所生成的第一对象图像估计与第二能量X射线对应的第二对象图像，以及控制器，被配置为控制图像处理器 通过控制X射线发生器来重复地向物体辐射第一能量X射线来重复估计第二物体图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140185761A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14104391

申请日：2013-12-12

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Seok Min HAN ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Dong Goo KANG ,  Sung Hoon KANG ,  Sung Su KIM ,  Hyun Hwa OH ,  Kang Eui LEE

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/50 ,  A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/4452 ,  A61B6/4476 ,  A61B6/461 ,  A61B6/463 ,  A61B6/486 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/5217 ,  A61B6/5235 ,  A61B6/5252 ,  H04N5/32

Abstract: Disclosed are an X-ray imaging apparatus that captures one or more images of an inner part of the human body or the like, and a method for controlling the apparatus. In particular, an imaging system includes an X-ray generator which is configured to irradiate a target object with X-rays, a detector which is configured to detect X-rays which are emitted at a plurality of times and which have propagated through the target object, a driver which is configured to change a position of the X-ray generator or the detector, an image processor which is configured to generate a plurality of X-ray images from the detected X-rays and to compare the plurality of X-ray images in order to generate at least one difference image, and a controller which is configured to detect tissues which constitute the target object based on the at least one difference image.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种捕获人体内部的一个或多个图像等的X射线摄像装置及其控制方法。 特别地，成像系统包括被配置为用X射线照射目标物体的X射线发生器，被配置为检测多次发射并且已经通过目标传播的X射线的检测器 对象，被配置为改变X射线发生器或检测器的位置的驱动器，被配置为从所检测的X射线产生多个X射线图像并且将多个X射线像素进行比较的图像处理器， 射线图像以产生至少一个差分图像;以及控制器，被配置为基于所述至少一个差异图像来检测构成所述目标对象的组织。

公开(公告)号：US20160213344A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US14868887

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jae Mock YI ,  Dong-Goo KANG ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Jae Hak LEE ,  Ji Young CHOI ,  Seok Min HAN

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  G06T5/00 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/5282 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/463 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/5235 ,  G01N23/083 ,  G01N23/085 ,  G06T5/00 ,  G06T2207/10116

Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus may include an image acquirer configured to acquire a plurality of X-ray images of an object in different energy bands; and an image processor configured to perform scattering correction on the plurality of X-ray images to remove X-ray scattering from the plurality of X-ray images, perform material separation on the plurality of X-ray images on which the scattering correction has been performed to acquire material information of at least one material included in the object, and repeatedly perform the scattering correction and the material separation depending on whether a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Abstract translation: X射线成像装置可以包括被配置为获取不同能带中的对象的多个X射线图像的图像获取器; 以及图像处理器，被配置为对所述多个X射线图像执行散射校正以从所述多个X射线图像中除去X射线散射，对已经在其上进行了散射校正的所述多个X射线图像执行材料分离 执行以获取包括在对象中的至少一种材料的材料信息，并且根据是否满足预定条件重复执行散射校正和材料分离。

公开(公告)号：US20140086386A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13970672

申请日：2013-08-20

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Seok Min HAN ,  Dong Goo KANG ,  Sung Su KIM ,  Young Hun SUNG

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/583 ,  A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/5205 ,  A61B6/5217 ,  A61B6/5294

Abstract: An apparatus and method for estimating object information is provided. The object information estimating apparatus includes a database which stores phantom information obtained by projecting a first energy X-ray on a phantom, an input unit which receives first object information obtained by projecting the first energy X-ray on an analysis object, and which receives information on a thickness of the analysis object, and an estimating unit which estimates second object information based on the phantom information, the first object information, and the information on the thickness.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于估计对象信息的装置和方法。 对象信息估计装置包括：数据库，其存储通过将第一能量X射线投影在虚拟体上而获得的幻影信息;输入单元，其接收通过将第一能量X射线投影到分析对象而获得的第一对象信息， 关于分析对象的厚度的信息，以及基于虚拟信息，第一对象信息和关于厚度的信息来估计第二对象信息的估计单元。

公开(公告)号：US20140037072A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13955643

申请日：2013-07-31

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Seok Min HAN ,  Dong Goo KANG ,  Young Hun SUNG

IPC: G01T7/00

CPC classification number: G01T7/005 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/583 ,  G01N23/087 ,  G01N2223/3035 ,  G01N2223/423 ,  G01N2223/612

Abstract: A material information detection apparatus, a phantom information recording apparatus, and operation methods for the apparatuses are provided. The material information detection apparatus includes a database configured to store phantom information obtained by projecting a multi-energy X-rayon a phantom comprising a plurality of materials, an input device configured to receive a plurality of pieces of object information per energy level, the object information obtained by projecting a multi-energy X-ray on an analysis object, and a detector configured to detect information related to materials constituting the analysis object based on the phantom information and the plurality of pieces of object information per energy level.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种材料信息检测装置，幻影信息记录装置和装置的操作方法。 材料信息检测装置包括：数据库，其被配置为存储通过投影多能量X射线管获得的幻影信息，该幻影信息包括多个材料，幻像体，被配置为每能量级接收多个对象信息，输入装置， 通过在分析对象上投射多能量X射线获得的信息，以及检测器，被配置为基于每个能量级别的幻影信息和多个对象信息来检测与构成分析对象的材料有关的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20150117606A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14517193

申请日：2014-10-17

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jae Hak LEE ,  Dong Goo KANG ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Jae Mock YI ,  Ji Young CHOI ,  Seok Min HAN

IPC: G06T11/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/005 ,  A61B6/06 ,  A61B6/40 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/4464 ,  A61B6/469 ,  A61B6/487 ,  A61B6/5235 ,  A61B6/5264 ,  G06T7/30 ,  G06T2207/10116

Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus is provided. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray generator configured to radiate X-rays onto an object having a region of interest (ROI) and a non-ROI, a filter configured to adjust an X-ray dose of the X-rays incident on the ROI and the non-ROI, an X-ray detector configured to detect the X-rays transmitted through the object and convert the X-rays into X-ray data, and an image processing unit configured to obtain a frame image using the X-ray data, register the obtained frame image to a previous frame image, synthesize the frame image and the previous frame image, and generate a reconstructed frame image.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种X射线成像装置。 X射线成像装置包括被配置为将X射线照射到具有感兴趣区域（ROI）和非ROI的物体上的X射线发生器，被配置为调整X射线的X射线剂量 投影在ROI和非ROI上的X射线检测器，被配置为检测通过物体传输的X射线并将X射线转换成X射线数据的X射线检测器，以及图像处理单元，被配置为使用 X射线数据将获得的帧图像注册到先前的帧图像，合成帧图像和前一帧图像，并生成重构的帧图像。

公开(公告)号：US20150063537A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14338805

申请日：2014-07-23

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jae Hak LEE ,  Dong Goo KANG ,  Sung Hoon KANG ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Seok Min HAN

IPC: A61B6/02 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/022 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4007 ,  A61B6/4441

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an X-ray imaging apparatus including: an X-ray generator including a first X-ray source configured to irradiate a first X-ray onto an object, and at least one second X-ray source spaced apart from the first X-ray source and configured to irradiate at least one second X-ray onto the object; an X-ray detector configured to detect the first X-ray which has propagated through the object and the at least one second X-ray which has propagated through the object; and an image processor configured to produce a first X-ray image of the object based on the detected first X-ray, to produce at least one second X-ray image of the object based on the detected at least one second X-ray, and to produce a stereoscopic image of the object based on the first X-ray image and the at least one second X-ray image.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种X射线成像装置，包括：X射线发生器，包括被配置为将第一X射线照射到物体上的第一X射线源和与第一X射线源分离的至少一个第二X射线源 射线源并被配置为将至少一个第二X射线照射到物体上; X射线检测器，其被配置为检测已经传播通过物体的第一X射线和已经传播通过物体的至少一个第二X射线; 以及图像处理器，被配置为基于检测到的第一X射线产生对象的第一X射线图像，以基于检测到的至少一个第二X射线产生对象的至少一个第二X射线图像， 并且基于第一X射线图像和至少一个第二X射线图像产生对象的立体图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140119506A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US13845742

申请日：2013-03-18

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Dong Goo KANG ,  Sung Hoon KANG ,  Sung Su KIM ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Hyun Hwa OH ,  Seok Min HAN

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/405 ,  A61B6/481 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/486 ,  A61B6/5258 ,  A61B6/544 ,  A61B6/545 ,  A61B6/583

Abstract: An apparatus and method for acquiring an optimal MEX image may include an X-ray source to generate an X-ray and to irradiate the X-ray, an energy identification detector to acquire a MEX image that is generated when the irradiated X-ray penetrates an object, and an optimal MEX processor to generate an optimal MEX parameter based on a characteristic of the object and to control at least one of the X-ray source and the energy identification detector based on the generated optimal MEX parameter.

Abstract translation: 用于获取最佳MEX图像的装置和方法可以包括产生X射线并照射X射线的X射线源，能量识别检测器以获取当照射的X射线穿透时产生的MEX图像 物体和最佳MEX处理器，以基于物体的特性生成最佳MEX参数，并且基于所生成的最佳MEX参数来控制X射线源和能量识别检测器中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20160192895A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：US14910759

申请日：2014-08-08

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Seok Min HAN ,  Dong Goo KANG ,  Young Hun SUNG ,  Jae Hak LEE ,  Ji Young CHOI

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/583 ,  A61B6/481 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/487 ,  A61B6/504 ,  A61B6/5211

Abstract: Provided is an X-ray imaging apparatus including: an image generation unit configured to generate an X-ray image based on X-rays transmitted by an object; a thickness measurement unit configured to measure thickness information of the object and generate a reference phantom image in which the measured thickness information is indicated; and an image separation unit configured to generate a final image obtained by separating a material inside the object from the X-ray image using the reference phantom image.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种X射线摄像装置，其特征在于，包括：图像生成部，其基于被检体发送的X射线生成X射线图像; 厚度测量单元，被配置为测量所述物体的厚度信息并产生其中指示测量的厚度信息的参考幻影图像; 以及图像分离单元，被配置为生成使用所述参考幻影图像从所述X射线图像分离所述物体内的材料而获得的最终图像。