摘要:
An X-ray computed tomography (CT) method of producing sectional images and panoramic images while reducing the exposure dose and time. The method includes producing an X-ray projection image on a two-demensional X-ray image sensor by turning a rotary arm within a scope of angle according to the projection conditions, while locally radiating conical X-ray beams, with a small width in the rotating direction of the beams, with the rotating center of the rotary arm fixed at the center position of the region to be X-rayed and the X-ray projection images are processed using specific equation as previously prepared by a computer to extract image information, and thereby to produce a sectional image of the local region of the object to be examined.
摘要:
An X-ray imaging apparatus including an X-ray tube which emits X-rays, an image sensor which detects X-rays which pass through an object, a support arm which supports the X-ray tube and the image sensor so that they are opposed to each other across the object, a driving motor which moves the support arm in a predetermined direction, a gain adjustment circuit which adjusts the imaging sensitivity of the image sensor and a controlling circuit for controlling the gain of the adjusting circuit. The controlling circuit controls the gain adjusting circuit on the basis of the detected image density of the image sensor. When the adjustment by means of the gain adjusting circuit is insufficient, the controlling circuit controls X-ray tube current, X-ray tube voltage and driving speed adjusters.
摘要:
An object of the invention is to provide a dual-purpose X-ray imaging apparatus capable of partial CT imaging in addition to panoramic tomographic imaging. Another object of the invention is to provide a dedicated partial X-ray CT imaging apparatus. An X-ray imaging apparatus comprises an X-ray source 28 which irradiates an object with X-rays; an image sensor 38 which detects X-rays having passed through the object; a support arm 24 which supports the X-ray source 28 and the image sensor 38; and a plurality of motors for moving the support arm 24. These motors move the X-ray source 28 and image sensor 38 along a CT image formation locus in the CT mode, and the X-ray source 28 and the image sensor 38 along a panoramic image formation locus in the case of the panorama mode.
摘要:
In an X-ray imaging apparatus that performs X-ray CT imaging, an X-ray generator (13) that generates an X-ray cone beam (BX1) and an X-ray detector (21) that detects the X-ray cone beam (BX1) radiated to an object (specifically, image object (OB)) are revolved for 180 degrees to be opposed to each other with the object being located therebetween. Further, the X-ray generator (13) is moved such that a revolution reference point (CP) that is set on an optical path (CB) of the X-ray cone beam (BX1) goes round of a predetermined oval shape while the X-ray detector (13) and the X-ray generator (21) are revolved for 180 degrees. Setting is made such that a CT image area (CA) to be imaged by the irradiation of the X-ray cone beam (BX1) has an approximately triangular shape through the above-mentioned operation.
摘要:
In an X-ray imaging apparatus that performs X-ray CT imaging, an X-ray generator (13) that generates an X-ray cone beam (BX1) and an X-ray detector (21) that detects the X-ray cone beam (BX1) radiated to an object (specifically, image object (OB)) are revolved for 180 degrees to be opposed to each other with the object being located therebetween. Further, the X-ray generator (13) is moved such that a revolution reference point (CP) that is set on an optical path (CB) of the X-ray cone beam (BX1) goes round of a predetermined oval shape while the X-ray detector (13) and the X-ray generator (21) are revolved for 180 degrees. Setting is made such that a CT image area (CA) to be imaged by the irradiation of the X-ray cone beam (BX1) has an approximately triangular shape through the above-mentioned operation.
摘要:
In an X-ray computerized tomography scanner, a correction phantom embedding an X-ray absorbing object is put on or around a non-vertical rotary axis between an X-ray source and a two-dimensional X-ray detector, and two dimensional imaging data of the phantom is acquired. Then a locus of the X-ray absorbing material is determined in the two-dimensional imaging data, and based on the locus an ideal locus is obtained in the direction of the rotary axis. Next, a difference between the calculated position of the ideal locus and a measured position is determined in the direction of the rotary axis. The difference is used to correct deviation in the direction of the rotary axis.
摘要:
A display method and apparatus of an X-ray projection image for medical use wherein a projection interested area to construct the X-ray projection image of an object is set on an image layer with an extending predetermined thickness perpendicular to an X-ray radiation plane defined by rotational radiation of an X-ray beam, the projection interested area is comprised of the three dimensional X-ray absorption coefficient data, and the X-ray projection image is produced by projecting the three dimensional X-ray absorption coefficient data existing in the projection interested area with respect to a projection plane intersecting the X-ray radiation plane.
摘要:
A CT scanning apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises an image pickup system having an X-ray source being rotated around an object and a two-dimensional X-ray image pickup portion disposed opposite to the X-ray source with the object therebetween and being rotated, and is configured to rotate the image pickup system so as to radiograph three-dimensional areas inside the object, wherein a substance capable of being detected as an X-ray image is used as a position marker, and the position marker is disposed so as to be positioned in the image pickup view of the image pickup system during the rotation of the image pickup system and radiographed together with the object. In an ideal case, the image of the position marker in the two-dimensional X-ray image obtained as described above moves in a sine curve. Therefore, a correction amount for each X-ray image is calculated from the difference between the actual position in the X-ray image and the ideal position changing in the sine curve. By using the correction amount, the two-dimensional X-ray image is corrected, and a CT image is built. As a result, the effects of “moving artifact” and the like can be eliminated, and a clear image can be obtained.
摘要:
The present invention has an object of providing an X-ray CT imaging device which can direct X-ray to an area of interest appropriately even when, for example, the height of the area of interest with respect to the X-ray detector, which is revolving, varies with respect to the revolution direction, and thus can reduce the amount of unnecessary exposure to the X-ray and can perform X-ray imaging of the area of interest with certainty. In an X-ray CT imaging device for performing X-ray CT imaging of a CT imaging area of a subject, during the X-ray CT imaging when a revolving arm is revolving, the expansion in a length direction of an X-ray cone beam, which is to be restricted by length direction blocking plates, is adapted to the shape of the CT imaging area in accordance with the revolution position of the revolving arm.
摘要:
An X-ray computed tomography method and apparatus for obtaining a panoramic X-ray image seen from a direction of a projection line &ggr; (&ggr;′) of a curved sectional area SA by expanding calculation results of three-dimensional distribution information of X-ray absorption coefficient on the projection line &ggr; (&ggr;′) intersecting at a specified angle &bgr; (&bgr;′) for any regions &agr; of the panoramic sectional image layer SB on a two-dimensional plane based on the three dimensional distribution information of X-ray absorption coefficient of the curved sectional area SA obtained by a X-ray CT.