公开(公告)号：US08124949B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-28

申请号：US12197221

申请日：2008-08-22

Applicant: Stephen Neushul

Inventor： Stephen Neushul

IPC: G11B7/135

CPC classification number: G01T1/00

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular scanning apparatus that can be advantageously used in both computed radiology devices and fixed scanning direct radiology devices. The scanning assembly advantageously utilizes a light collecting and measuring assembly having highly reflective surfaces in conjunction with a novel optical assembly within a light box type enclosure to enable a modular scanning and reading assembly that is compact, robust and also scaleable. The present invention further discloses novel computed radiography and direct radiography devices that utilize the modular scanning assembly to provide radiology devices that are highly robust and efficient and yet also simple to build, maintain, service and repair.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种可有利地用于计算放射学装置和固定扫描直接放射学装置的模块化扫描装置。 扫描组件有利地利用具有高反射表面的光收集和测量组件，结合光盒型外壳内的新型光学组件，以实现紧凑，坚固且可缩放的模块化扫描和读取组件。 本发明进一步公开了利用模块化扫描组件提供高度鲁棒和有效的又易于构建，维护，维护和修理的放射学装置的新型计算机放射摄影和直接摄影装置。

公开(公告)号：US09001964B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US13304617

申请日：2011-11-26

Applicant: Stephen Neushul ,  Matthew Changala

Inventor： Stephen Neushul ,  Matthew Changala

IPC: A61B6/03 ,  A61B6/02 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/035 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/027 ,  A61B6/4266 ,  A61B6/4452 ,  A61B6/466 ,  A61B6/508

Abstract: A computed tomography system, capable of tomosynthesis, includes an inner circular gantry and an outer gantry within a housing assembly. A plurality of spaced apart radiology imaging plates are located along the inner gantry and adapted as x-ray detectors. An x-ray source is secured to the outer gantry and adapted to shoot x-rays between the spaced apart detectors and onto the patient or object while being rotated along the gantry and relative to the patient. A radiography device is moveably coupled to the inner gantry and adapted to scan and read the radiology plates and provide the data to an image processing computer. The x-ray source coupled to the outer gantry moves relative to the imaging plates such that a large number of projections can be exposed and thereafter scanned by the integral radiology device.

Abstract translation: 能够进行断层合成的计算机断层摄影系统包括内部圆形台架和壳体组件内的外部龙门架。 多个间隔开的放射学成像板沿着内部机架定位，并且被适配为X射线检测器。 X射线源被固定到外部机架并且适于在间隔开的检测器之间射出x射线并且沿着台架并且相对于患者旋转。 射线照相设备可移动地耦合到内部机架并且适于扫描和读取放射学板并将数据提供给图像处理计算机。 耦合到外机架的x射线源相对于成像板移动，使得可以暴露大量的突起，然后由整体放射学装置进行扫描。

公开(公告)号：US08378327B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US13304621

申请日：2011-11-26

Applicant: Stephen Neushul

Inventor： Stephen Neushul

IPC: G03B42/08

CPC classification number: G03B42/08 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4208 ,  A61B6/4283 ,  G03B42/04 ,  G03B42/045

Abstract: A scanning apparatus that can operate as both a computed and direct style radiography device. In the computed radiography mode, an internal imaging plate is removed or maintained inwardly within the housing assembly to allow a cassette handling mechanism holding a removable imaging plate to pass adjacent the scanning head. In the direct radiography mode, the cassette handling mechanism is retracted and the internal imaging plate is moved outward from the within the housing such that it is located adjacent the reading slot of the scan head assembly. In both modes of operation, the imaging plate being used is maintained adjacent the scan head while the scan head and imaging plate surface are moved relative to each other allowing the scanning and acquisition of the image data stored on the plate.

Abstract translation: 一种扫描装置，其可以作为计算的和直接的样式放射线照相装置一起操作。 在计算的放射摄影模式中，内部成像板被移除或保持在壳体组件内部，以允许保持可移除成像板的盒式处理机构通过与扫描头相邻的位置。 在直接摄影模式中，盒式处理机构缩回，并且内部成像板从壳体内向外移动，使得其位于扫描头组件的读取槽附近。 在两种操作模式中，所使用的成像板被保持在扫描头附近，同时扫描头和成像板表面相对于彼此移动，允许扫描和获取存储在板上的图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US20120189094A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13304617

申请日：2011-11-26

Applicant: Stephen Neushul ,  Matthew Changala

Inventor： Stephen Neushul ,  Matthew Changala

IPC: A61B6/03

CPC classification number: A61B6/035 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/027 ,  A61B6/4266 ,  A61B6/4452 ,  A61B6/466 ,  A61B6/508

Abstract: A computed tomography system, capable of tomosynthesis, includes an inner circular gantry and an outer gantry within a housing assembly. A plurality of spaced apart radiology imaging plates are located along the inner gantry and adapted as x-ray detectors. An x-ray source is secured to the outer gantry and adapted to shoot x-rays between the spaced apart detectors and onto the patient or object while being rotated along the gantry and relative to the patient. A radiography device is moveably coupled to the inner gantry and adapted to scan and read the radiology plates and provide the data to an image processing computer. The x-ray source coupled to the outer gantry moves relative to the imaging plates such that a large number of projections can be exposed and thereafter scanned by the integral radiology device.

Abstract translation: 能够进行断层合成的计算机断层摄影系统包括内部圆形台架和壳体组件内的外部龙门架。 多个间隔开的放射学成像板沿着内部机架定位，并且被适配为X射线检测器。 X射线源被固定到外部机架并且适于在间隔开的检测器之间射出x射线并且沿着台架并且相对于患者旋转。 射线照相设备可移动地耦合到内部机架并且适于扫描和读取放射学板并将数据提供给图像处理计算机。 耦合到外机架的x射线源相对于成像板移动，使得可以暴露大量的突起，然后由整体放射学装置进行扫描。

公开(公告)号：US06532092B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-11

申请号：US09747616

申请日：2000-12-20

Applicant: Stephen Neushul

Inventor： Stephen Neushul

IPC: G02B2608

CPC classification number: G02B27/023 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0418 ,  Y10S359/90

Abstract: A method and apparatus to permit digital capture of images from both transmissive and reflective media. A laser or other source of excitation radiation is coupled to a mounting surface to be in optical communication with a reading window when installed on a scanner. A rear casing is coupled to the monitoring surface to engage a housing of a scanner, the housing defining the reading window.

Abstract translation: 允许来自透射和反射介质的图像的数字捕获的方法和装置。 激光或其他激发辐射源耦合到安装表面，以在安装在扫描仪上时与读取窗口光学通信。 后壳体耦合到监测表面以接合扫描器的壳体，壳体限定读取窗口。

公开(公告)号：US06208437B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-27

申请号：US08089311

申请日：1993-07-12

Applicant: Stephen Neushul

Inventor： Stephen Neushul

IPC: H04N104

CPC classification number: H04N1/1008 ,  H04N1/024 ,  H04N2201/0418 ,  H04N2201/043

Abstract: A wall mounted scanner for large and small format transmissive X-ray films and any type of transmissive media, that incorporates a viewing light box into the case to view the media before and after scanning. Transmissive media are defined as any type of media that passes light through it, specifically images on transparent film. Scanning light source can also be moved so that the unit can scan reflective media. The scanner has an external light source that shines through the media onto a lens/CCD camera. The media is transported under the light source for scanning and then it is brought back to the viewer for immediate comparison to the scanned image which is displayed on the computer monitor. The entire scanner is mounted vertically. Scanning and viewing is done in the vertical plane to allow for minimal contact between the media and scanner. It is possible to pivot the light source below the media to be scanned in order to scan reflective media.

Abstract translation: 用于大尺寸和小格式透射X射线胶片和任何类型的透射介质的壁挂式扫描仪，其将观察灯箱结合到壳体中以在扫描之前和之后观察介质。 透射介质被定义为使光通过其的任何类型的介质，特别是透明膜上的图像。 扫描光源也可以移动，以便本机可以扫描反射介质。扫描仪有一个外部光源通过介质照射到镜头/ CCD相机上。 介质在光源下传输进行扫描，然后将其带回观察者，以便立即与计算机显示器上显示的扫描图像进行比较。 整个扫描仪垂直安装。 在垂直平面上进行扫描和查看以允许介质和扫描仪之间的最小接触。 可以将光源枢转到要扫描的介质下方，以扫描反射介质。

公开(公告)号：US20120187310A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13304621

申请日：2011-11-26

Applicant: Stephen Neushul

Inventor： Stephen Neushul

IPC: G21K4/00

CPC classification number: G03B42/08 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4208 ,  A61B6/4283 ,  G03B42/04 ,  G03B42/045

Abstract: A scanning apparatus that can operate as both a computed and direct style radiography device. In the computed radiography mode, an internal imaging plate is removed or maintained inwardly within the housing assembly to allow a cassette handling mechanism holding a removable imaging plate to pass adjacent the scanning head. In the direct radiography mode, the cassette handling mechanism is retracted and the internal imaging plate is moved outward from the within the housing such that it is located adjacent the reading slot of the scan head assembly. In both modes of operation, the imaging plate being used is maintained adjacent the scan head while the scan head and imaging plate surface are moved relative to each other allowing the scanning and acquisition of the image data stored on the plate.

Abstract translation: 一种扫描装置，其可以作为计算的和直接的样式放射线照相装置一起操作。 在计算的放射摄影模式中，内部成像板被移除或保持在壳体组件内部，以允许保持可移除成像板的盒式处理机构通过与扫描头相邻的位置。 在直接摄影模式中，盒式处理机构缩回，并且内部成像板从壳体内向外移动，使得其位于扫描头组件的读取槽附近。 在两种操作模式中，所使用的成像板被保持在扫描头附近，同时扫描头和成像板表面相对于彼此移动，允许扫描和获取存储在板上的图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US07808688B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-05

申请号：US10386326

申请日：2003-03-10

Applicant: Stephen Neushul

Inventor： Stephen Neushul

IPC: G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G02B27/023 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0418 ,  Y10S359/90

Abstract: A method and apparatus to permit digital capture of images from both transmissive and reflective media. A laser or other source of excitation radiation is coupled to a mounting surface to be in optical communication with a reading window when installed on a scanner. A rear casing is coupled to the monitoring surface to engage a housing of a scanner, the housing defining the reading window.

Abstract translation: 允许来自透射和反射介质的图像的数字捕获的方法和装置。 激光或其他激发辐射源耦合到安装表面，以在安装在扫描仪上时与读取窗口光学通信。 后壳体耦合到监测表面以接合扫描器的壳体，壳体限定读取窗口。

公开(公告)号：US20100148096A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12197221

申请日：2008-08-22

Applicant: Stephen Neushul

Inventor： Stephen Neushul

IPC: G02B26/10 ,  G01T1/105 ,  H01J5/16 ,  G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01T1/00

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular scanning apparatus that can be advantageously used in both computed radiology devices and fixed scanning direct radiology devices. The scanning assembly advantageously utilizes a light collecting and measuring assembly having highly reflective surfaces in conjunction with a novel optical assembly within a light box type enclosure to enable a modular scanning and reading assembly that is compact, robust and also scaleable. The present invention further discloses novel computed radiography and direct radiography devices that utilize the modular scanning assembly to provide radiology devices that are highly robust and efficient and yet also simple to build, maintain, service and repair.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种可有利地用于计算放射学装置和固定扫描直接放射学装置的模块化扫描装置。 扫描组件有利地利用具有高反射表面的光收集和测量组件，结合光盒型外壳内的新型光学组件，以实现紧凑，坚固且可缩放的模块化扫描和读取组件。 本发明进一步公开了利用模块化扫描组件提供高度鲁棒和有效的又易于构建，维护，维护和修理的放射学装置的新型计算机放射摄影和直接摄影装置。

公开(公告)号：US06188501B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-13

申请号：US09450031

申请日：1999-11-24

Applicant: Stephen Neushul

Inventor： Stephen Neushul

IPC: G02B2608

CPC classification number: G02B27/023 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N1/193 ,  H04N2201/0418 ,  Y10S359/90

Abstract: A method and apparatus to permit digital capture of images from both transmissive and reflective media. A laser or other source of excitation radiation is coupled to a mounting surface to be in optical communication with a reading window when installed on a scanner. A rear casing is coupled to the monitoring surface to engage a housing of a scanner, the housing defining the reading window.

Abstract translation: 允许来自透射和反射介质的图像的数字捕获的方法和装置。 激光或其他激发辐射源耦合到安装表面，以在安装在扫描仪上时与读取窗口光学通信。 后壳体耦合到监测表面以接合扫描器的壳体，壳体限定读取窗口。