Imaging system with X-ray beam angulation compensation
    1.
    发明授权
    Imaging system with X-ray beam angulation compensation 有权
    成像系统具有X射线束角度补偿

    公开(公告)号:US06422749B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-07-23

    申请号:US09615475

    申请日:2000-07-13

    IPC分类号: A61B608

    CPC分类号: A61B6/00 A61B6/08

    摘要: In an X-ray imaging system, an arrangement is provided for readily aligning the system detector with the X-ray beam field, i.e., the projection of the X-ray beam into the plane of the detector. The arrangement is adapted for correcting or compensating for distortion which results from X-ray beam angulation, wherein the beam is projected toward the detector plane at an angle of less than 90°. Initially, the system X-ray tube is positioned to project the X-ray beam at a given beam direction angle &phgr;. A beam width angle &ggr;1 is then computed, from the given angle &phgr; and from specified values of the source-to-image distance and the length of the projected beam field. Thereupon, an offset value is determined from &ggr;1, &phgr; and the source-to-image distance to locate the geometric center of the beam field, and the center of the detector is aligned therewith.

    摘要翻译: 在X射线成像系统中,提供了一种用于容易地将系统检测器与X射线束场对准的装置,即将X射线束投影到检测器的平面中。 该装置适于校正或补偿由X射线束角度变形引起的变形,其中光束以小于90°的角度朝向检测器平面投影。 最初,系统X射线管被定位成以给定的光束方向角度phi投射X射线束。 然后从给定角度phi和源到图像距离的特定值和投影光束场的长度来计算波束宽度角度γ1。 因此,从γ1,phi和源到图像距离确定偏移值以定位波束场的几何中心,并且检测器的中心与其对准。

    Method and system for determining a source-to-image distance in a digital imaging system
    2.
    发明授权
    Method and system for determining a source-to-image distance in a digital imaging system 失效
    用于确定数字成像系统中源到图像距离的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US06435716B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-20

    申请号:US09576848

    申请日:2000-05-23

    IPC分类号: A61B608

    摘要: A method is provided for determining source-to-image distance (SID) setpoints in a digital imaging system. SID setpoints are determined during a setup and calibration procedure which includes generating radiation beams while varying certain system parameters, such as the radiation source position, and detecting and determining the size of the radiation beams that impact on the digital detector. SID values and a separation gain constant can then be determined based on the calculated sizes of the detected radiation beams and the feedback signals which are representative of the various system parameters that were varied (e.g., source position, etc.) during the setup and calibration procedure. The separation gain constant and the calculated, empirical SID values can then be used to position the radiation source at any user-selected SID based on position sensor feedback signals. The procedure also provides for a calibrated readout of the SID, which can be displayed to a user of the imaging system.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于确定数字成像系统中的源到图像距离(SID)设定点的方法。 在设置和校准过程期间确定SID设定点,其包括在改变某些系统参数(诸如辐射源位置)的同时产生辐射束,以及检测和确定影响数字检测器的辐射束的大小。 然后可以基于所计算的检测到的辐射束的大小和表示在建立和校准期间变化的各种系统参数(例如,源位置等)的反馈信号来确定SID值和分离增益常数 程序。 然后可以使用分离增益常数和计算的经验SID值来根据位置传感器反馈信号将辐射源定位在任何用户选择的SID。 该程序还提供可以向成像系统的用户显示的SID的校准读出。

    Method and system for determining a source-to-image distance in a digital imaging system
    3.
    发明授权
    Method and system for determining a source-to-image distance in a digital imaging system 失效
    用于确定数字成像系统中源到图像距离的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US06402373B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-06-11

    申请号:US09597115

    申请日:2000-06-20

    IPC分类号: G01D1800

    CPC分类号: G01D18/00

    摘要: A method is provided for determining source-to-image distance (SID) setpoints in a digital radiographic imaging system. SID setpoints are determined during a setup and calibration procedure which includes generating x-ray beams while varying certain system parameters, such as the x-ray source position or the size of the collimator opening, and detecting and determining the size of the x-ray beams that impact on the digital detector. SID values and a separation gain constant can then be determined based on the calculated sizes of the detected x-ray beams and the feedback signals which are representative of the various system parameters that were varied (e.g., source position, collimator blade position, etc.) during the setup and calibration procedure. The separation gain constant and the calculated, empirical SID values can then be used to position the x-ray source at any user-selected SID based on position sensor feedback signals. The procedure also provides for a calibrated readout of the actual SID, which can be displayed to a user of the imaging system.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于在数字放射照相成像系统中确定源到图像距离(SID)设定点的方法。 在设置和校准过程期间确定SID设定点,其包括在改变某些系统参数(诸如x射线源位置或准直器开口的大小)的同时生成x射线束,以及检测和确定x射线的大小 影响数字检测器的光束。 然后可以基于所检测的x射线束的计算尺寸和代表各种系统参数(例如,源位置,准直器刀片位置等)的反馈信号来确定SID值和分离增益常数。 )在设置和校准过程中。 然后可以使用分离增益常数和计算的经验SID值来根据位置传感器反馈信号将x射线源定位在任何用户选择的SID。 该过程还提供了可以向成像系统的用户显示的实际SID的校准读出。

    Method and system for determining a variable lateral center-to-center setpoint for a digital imaging system
    4.
    发明授权
    Method and system for determining a variable lateral center-to-center setpoint for a digital imaging system 失效
    用于确定数字成像系统的可变横向中心到中心设定点的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US06375354B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-23

    申请号:US09576512

    申请日:2000-05-23

    IPC分类号: A61B508

    摘要: A method is provided for automatically determining a variable laterally centered setpoint for a digital radiographic imaging system that includes a radiation source and a digital detector. The variable laterally centered setpoint is determined during a setup procedure which involves providing a detector at a detector location, positioning the radiation source at a first source location, detecting a radiation field generated by the source while at the first source location, determining the lateral centerline of the detected radiation field, repositioning the source to a second source location that is laterally displaced from the first location, detecting a second radiation field, and determining the lateral centerline of the second radiation field. A lateral gain constant for the imaging system can then be determined based on the determined centerlines of the first and second radiation fields and feedback signals from position sensors that are representative of the first and second source locations. Based on the lateral gain constant and the source position feedback signal, the source can be laterally centered with respect to the lateral centerline of the detector.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于自动确定包括辐射源和数字检测器的数字放射线照相成像系统的可变横向中心设定点的方法。 在设置过程中确定可变侧向中心的设定点,其包括在检测器位置处提供检测器,将辐射源定位在第一源位置处,在第一源位置处检测由源产生的辐射场,确定横向中心线 检测第二辐射场,并将源重新定位到从第一位置横向移位的第二源位置,检测第二辐射场,以及确定第二辐射场的横向中心线。 然后可以基于确定的来自位置传感器的第一和第二辐射场的确定的中心线和表示第一和第二源位置的位置传感器的反馈信号来确定成像系统的横向增益常数。 基于横向增益常数和源位置反馈信号,源可以相对于检测器的横向中心线横向居中。

    System and method for definition of DICOM header values
    5.
    发明授权
    System and method for definition of DICOM header values 有权
    用于定义DICOM头值的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08379956B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-19

    申请号:US13231320

    申请日:2011-09-13

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00 G06K9/36 G06K9/32

    摘要: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an improved system and method for image file header configuration. Certain embodiments of the method include retrieving one or more criterion for configuration of an image orientation parameter, configuring the image orientation parameter based on the one or more criterion, obtaining image data, and storing the image data in an image file. The image file has a header portion including the image orientation parameter. In an embodiment, the image orientation parameter may be modified from a default configuration. The one or more criterion may include user preference, modality restriction, system preference, and/or rule, for example. The method may further include saving the image file with the configured image orientation parameter. Additionally, the method may include displaying an image according to the configured image orientation parameter. The image may be automatically oriented for display based on the configured image orientation parameter.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的某些实施例提供了用于图像文件头配置的改进的系统和方法。 方法的某些实施例包括检索用于配置图像取向参数的一个或多个标准,基于一个或多个标准来配置图像取向参数,获得图像数据以及将图像数据存储在图像文件中。 图像文件具有包括图像取向参数的标题部分。 在一个实施例中,可以从默认配置修改图像取向参数。 一个或多个标准可以包括例如用户偏好,模式限制,系统偏好和/或规则。 该方法还可以包括使用配置的图像取向参数保存图像文件。 此外,该方法可以包括根据配置的图像取向参数来显示图像。 图像可以根据配置的图像取向参数自动定向显示。

    Method of testing a medical imaging device
    6.
    发明授权
    Method of testing a medical imaging device 有权
    测试医疗成像设备的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07324628B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-29

    申请号:US11197029

    申请日:2005-08-04

    IPC分类号: H05G1/54 G01N23/04

    CPC分类号: A61B6/583

    摘要: A method of testing a portable x-ray device includes sensing an environmental stimulus experienced by the portable x-ray device, transmitting a signal related to the environmental stimulus to a processing unit, determining whether the signal meets an alert threshold, activating a detector of the portable x-ray device if the signal meets the alert threshold, producing a gray image through the activating step, comparing the gray image produced through the activating step with a control gray image corresponding to a properly functioning detector.

    摘要翻译: 一种测试便携式x射线设备的方法包括:感测由便携式x射线设备经历的环境刺激,将与环境刺激相关的信号传送到处理单元,确定信号是否满足警报阈值,激活检测器 便携式x射线装置,如果信号满足警报阈值,通过激活步骤产生灰度图像,将通过激活步骤产生的灰度图像与对应于适当功能的检测器的控制灰度图像进行比较。

    Portable digital detector system
    7.
    发明授权
    Portable digital detector system 有权
    便携式数字探测器系统

    公开(公告)号:US07298825B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-20

    申请号:US11164438

    申请日:2005-11-22

    IPC分类号: H05G1/26

    摘要: A detector for a portable imaging system includes a flash memory including a full set of configuration parameters and calibration files. The detector also includes a transmit and receive unit for communicating with the portable imaging system. The detector still further includes a detector controller responding to a request for identification of the detector received through the transmit and receive unit. The detector transmits calibration data and configuration data from the flash memory to the portable imaging system and boots the detector.

    摘要翻译: 用于便携式成像系统的检测器包括闪存,其包括全套配置参数和校准文件。 检测器还包括用于与便携式成像系统进行通信的发射和接收单元。 检测器还包括响应于通过发射和接收单元接收的检测器的识别请求的检测器控制器。 检测器将校准数据和配置数据从闪存传输到便携式成像系统并启动检测器。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEFINITION OF DICOM HEADER VALUES
    8.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEFINITION OF DICOM HEADER VALUES 有权
    用于定义DICOM HEADER值的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120002853A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-05

    申请号:US13231320

    申请日:2011-09-13

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00

    摘要: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an improved system and method for image file header configuration. Certain embodiments of the method include retrieving one or more criterion for configuration of an image orientation parameter, configuring the image orientation parameter based on the one or more criterion, obtaining image data, and storing the image data in an image file. The image file has a header portion including the image orientation parameter. In an embodiment, the image orientation parameter may be modified from a default configuration. The one or more criterion may include user preference, modality restriction, system preference, and/or rule, for example. The method may further include saving the image file with the configured image orientation parameter. Additionally, the method may include displaying an image according to the configured image orientation parameter. The image may be automatically oriented for display based on the configured image orientation parameter.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的某些实施例提供了用于图像文件头配置的改进的系统和方法。 方法的某些实施例包括检索用于配置图像取向参数的一个或多个标准,基于一个或多个标准来配置图像取向参数,获得图像数据以及将图像数据存储在图像文件中。 图像文件具有包括图像取向参数的标题部分。 在一个实施例中,可以从默认配置修改图像取向参数。 一个或多个标准可以包括例如用户偏好,模式限制,系统偏好和/或规则。 该方法还可以包括使用配置的图像取向参数保存图像文件。 此外,该方法可以包括根据配置的图像取向参数来显示图像。 图像可以根据配置的图像取向参数自动定向显示。

    System and method for definition of DICOM header values
    9.
    发明授权
    System and method for definition of DICOM header values 失效
    用于定义DICOM头值的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08041093B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-18

    申请号:US11281635

    申请日:2005-11-17

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00 G06K9/36 G06K9/32

    摘要: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an improved system and method for image file header configuration. Certain embodiments of the method include retrieving one or more criterion for configuration of an image orientation parameter, configuring the image orientation parameter based on the one or more criterion, obtaining image data, and storing the image data in an image file. The image file has a header portion including the image orientation parameter. In an embodiment, the image orientation parameter may be modified from a default configuration. The one or more criterion may include user preference, modality restriction, system preference, and/or rule, for example. The method may further include saving the image file with the configured image orientation parameter. Additionally, the method may include displaying an image according to the configured image orientation parameter. The image may be automatically oriented for display based on the configured image orientation parameter.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的某些实施例提供了用于图像文件头配置的改进的系统和方法。 方法的某些实施例包括检索用于配置图像取向参数的一个或多个标准,基于一个或多个标准来配置图像取向参数,获得图像数据以及将图像数据存储在图像文件中。 图像文件具有包括图像取向参数的标题部分。 在一个实施例中,可以从默认配置修改图像取向参数。 一个或多个标准可以包括例如用户偏好,模式限制,系统偏好和/或规则。 该方法还可以包括使用配置的图像取向参数保存图像文件。 此外,该方法可以包括根据配置的图像取向参数来显示图像。 图像可以根据配置的图像取向参数自动定向显示。

    System and method for managing power deactivation within a medical imaging system
    10.
    发明授权
    System and method for managing power deactivation within a medical imaging system 有权
    用于管理医疗成像系统内的功率去激活的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07720523B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-18

    申请号:US11180386

    申请日:2005-07-13

    IPC分类号: A61B6/00 H05G1/56

    摘要: A medical imaging system includes a medical imaging device, a medical imaging control subsystem, and an activation unit. The medical imaging control subsystem includes a processing unit and a monitor. The processing unit is in communication with the medical imaging device and the monitor. The activation unit is operatively connected to the medical imaging device and the medical imaging control subsystem, wherein the activation unit is operable to deactivate the medical imaging device and the medical imaging control subsystem.

    摘要翻译: 医疗成像系统包括医疗成像装置,医疗成像控制子系统和激活单元。 医疗成像控制子系统包括处理单元和监视器。 处理单元与医疗成像设备和监视器通信。 激活单元可操作地连接到医学成像设备和医疗成像控制子系统,其中激活单元可操作以停用医疗成像设备和医疗成像控制子系统。