Method and system for reconstructing computed tomography images using redundant data
    1.
    发明授权
    Method and system for reconstructing computed tomography images using redundant data 有权
    使用冗余数据重建计算机断层摄影图像的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US06778630B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-08-17

    申请号:US10103781

    申请日:2002-03-25

    IPC分类号: A61B603

    摘要: A method and system for reconstructing an x-ray image from a partial orbit through the use of a “virtual” fan angle. The virtual fan angle is determined based upon the range of angular positions spanned by a source in a CT instrument or a selected smaller angle. Exposure data is obtained and he virtual fan angle is used to weight the exposure data. Image reconstruction can then proceed using the weighted exposure data. The described methods and system also function for data collected over a complete orbit.

    摘要翻译: 通过使用“虚拟”风扇角度从部分轨道重建X射线图像的方法和系统。 虚拟风扇角度是根据CT仪器中的光源所跨度的角度位置或选定的较小角度来确定的。 获得曝光数据,并使用虚拟风扇角度对曝光数据进行加权。 然后可以使用加权曝光数据进行图像重建。 所描述的方法和系统还对完整轨道上收集的数据起作用。

    Methods and apparatus for fast divergent beam tomography
    2.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for fast divergent beam tomography 有权
    快速发散束断层扫描的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06771732B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-08-03

    申请号:US10190295

    申请日:2002-07-05

    IPC分类号: A61B603

    摘要: A fast method for divergent-beam backprojection is proposed for generating an electronic image from a preprocessed divergent-beam sonogram, the sinogram being a collection of divergent beam projections. The method consists of the following steps: subdividing the sinogram into multiple sub-sinograms; performing a weighted backprojection of said sub-sinograms, to produce multiple corresponding sub-images; and aggregating said sub-images to create the electronic image. The subdivision of the sinogram into sub-sinograms can be performed in a recursive manner. A dual of the proposed method provides a fast means for reprojecting an electronic image, i.e., generating a divergent-beam sinogram from the image. These methods are applicable to fan-beam and cone-beam tomography utilizing a variety of scanning trajectories, including spiral. These methods do not require rebinning, and offer speedups similar to the FFT when compared to conventional backprojection and reprojection algorithms. Substantial computational savings are obtained without perceptible degradation or significant loss of numerical accuracy.

    摘要翻译: 提出了一种用于发散光束反投影的快速方法,用于从预处理的发散束超声波图生成电子图像,正弦图是发散光束投影的集合。 该方法包括以下步骤:将正弦图细分为多个子图; 执行所述子图像的加权反投影,以产生多个相应的子图像; 并聚合所述子图像以创建电子图像。 正弦图的细分可以以递归的方式进行。 所提出的方法的双重提供了用于重新投影电子图像的快速手段,即从图像生成发散光束正弦图。 这些方法适用于使用各种扫描轨迹(包括螺旋)的扇形束和锥束断层摄影。 与传统的反投影和重新投影算法相比,这些方法不需要重组,并提供与FFT类似的加速。 获得了大量的计算节省,而没有可察觉的退化或数值精度的显着损失。

    Iterative method for region-of-interest reconstruction
    3.
    发明授权
    Iterative method for region-of-interest reconstruction 有权
    用于重建区域的迭代法

    公开(公告)号:US06768782B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-07-27

    申请号:US10319689

    申请日:2002-12-16

    IPC分类号: A61B603

    摘要: An imaging system is provided including a source generating an x-ray beam and a detector array receiving the x-ray beam and generating projection data corresponding to at least a scanned portion of an object. An image reconstructor is electrically coupled to said detector array and reconstructs an image of the scanned portion of the object for a full field-of-view in response to said projection data using a dual iterative reconstruction technique. The dual iterative reconstruction technique includes reconstructing the full field-of-view using a first resolution and reconstructing a region-of-interest within the full FOV using a second resolution. A method is also provided for reconstructing an image using projection data from such an imaging system.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种成像系统,包括产生x射线束的源和接收x射线束的检测器阵列,并且产生与至少对象的扫描部分对应的投影数据。 图像重构器电耦合到所述检测器阵列,并且使用双重迭代重建技术来响应于所述投影数据重建对象的扫描部分的图像以获得完整的视野。 双重迭代重建技术包括使用第一分辨率重构全视野并且使用第二分辨率来重构全FOV内的感兴趣区域。 还提供了一种用于使用来自这种成像系统的投影数据来重建图像的方法。

    Method for statistically reconstructing images from a plurality of transmission measurements having energy diversity and image reconstructor apparatus utilizing the method
    4.
    发明授权
    Method for statistically reconstructing images from a plurality of transmission measurements having energy diversity and image reconstructor apparatus utilizing the method 有权
    用于从具有能量分集的多个传输测量统计重构图像的方法和利用该方法的图像重建装置

    公开(公告)号:US06754298B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-22

    申请号:US10368534

    申请日:2003-02-18

    IPC分类号: A61B603

    摘要: A method for statistically reconstructing images from a plurality of transmission measurements having energy diversity and image reconstructor apparatus utilizing the method are provided. A statistical (maximum-likelihood) method for dual-energy X-ray CT accommodates a wide variety of potential system configurations and measurement noise models. Regularized methods (such as penalized-likelihood or Bayesian estimations) are straightforward extensions. One version of the algorithm monotonically decreases the negative log-likelihood cost function each iteration. An ordered-subsets variation of the algorithm provides a fast and practical version. The method and apparatus provide material characterization and quantitatively accurate CT values in a variety of applications. The method and apparatus provide improved noise/dose properties.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于利用该方法从具有能量分集的多个传输测量和图像重建装置统计重构图像的方法。 双能X射线CT的统计(最大似然)方法可适应各种潜在的系统配置和测量噪声模型。 正则化方法(如惩罚似然或贝叶斯估计)是简单的扩展。 该算法的一个版本单调减少每次迭代的负对数似然成本函数。 该算法的有序子集变化提供了一个快速和实用的版本。 该方法和装置在各种应用中提供材料表征和定量精确的CT值。 该方法和装置提供改善的噪声/剂量特性。

    Displaying image data using automatic presets
    5.
    发明授权
    Displaying image data using automatic presets 有权
    使用自动预设显示图像数据

    公开(公告)号:US06658080B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-02

    申请号:US10212363

    申请日:2002-08-05

    IPC分类号: A61B603

    摘要: A computer automated method for setting visualization parameter boundaries in a preset for displaying an image from a 3D data set applicable to magnetic resonance (MR) data, computer tomography (CT) data and other 3D data sets obtained in medical imaging is described. In one example the visualization parameter boundaries are color boundaries. A histogram of data values of voxels within a user-selected volume of interest (VOI) is generated and an analysis of a convex hull spanning the histogram is made to provide one or more visualization thresholds which divide the histogram into sub-regions. The sub-regions relate to different tissue types within the VOI and color boundaries are set based on the visualization thresholds for displaying the different tissue types in different colors. The method allows color boundaries in a preset to be set objectively and automatically so that images can be displayed consistently and with less user manipulation. The method may also provide a measure of the significance of each color boundary in the preset to assist a user in interpreting a displayed image.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于在可用于显示来自适用于医学成像中获得的磁共振(MR)数据,计算机断层摄影(CT)数据和其他3D数据集的3D数据集的图像的预设中设置可视化参数边界的计算机自动化方法。 在一个示例中,可视化参数边界是颜色边界。 生成用户选择的感兴趣体积(VOI)内的体素的数据值的直方图,并且对跨越直方图的凸包进行分析,以提供将直方图划分为子区域的一个或多个可视化阈值。 子区域涉及VOI内的不同组织类型,并且基于用于以不同颜色显示不同组织类型的可视化阈值设置颜色边界。 该方法允许客观和自动地设置预设中的颜色边界,使得可以一致地显示图像并且以较少的用户操纵来显示图像。 该方法还可以提供预设中每个颜色边界的重要性的量度,以帮助用户解释所显示的图像。

    Method and apparatus for filtering projection data of a helical scan
    6.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for filtering projection data of a helical scan 有权
    用于过滤螺旋扫描的投影数据的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06647084B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-11-11

    申请号:US10065692

    申请日:2002-11-11

    申请人: Jiang Hsieh

    发明人: Jiang Hsieh

    IPC分类号: A61B603

    摘要: A method for filtering projection data of a helical scan of an object includes acquiring projection data representing a helical scan of an object, generating a weighting function based on the acquired projection data, determining a scaling function for the weighting function, and determining a row-filtered weighting function based on the weighting function and scaling function.

    摘要翻译: 用于过滤对象的螺旋扫描的投影数据的方法包括获取表示对象的螺旋扫描的投影数据,基于获取的投影数据生成加权函数,确定加权函数的缩放函数, 基于加权函数和缩放函数的滤波加权函数。

    Off-focal radiation correction in CT
    7.
    发明授权
    Off-focal radiation correction in CT 失效
    CT中的局部放射矫正

    公开(公告)号:US06628744B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-30

    申请号:US10256059

    申请日:2002-09-26

    IPC分类号: A61B603

    摘要: A third generation CT scanner includes a rotating x-ray source (18) and a detector array (16). Each sampling of the detector array generates a source fan data line of data values that are converted (34) to attenuation values in a logarithmic domain and subject to preliminary corrections (36). Attenuation values from a plurality of adjoining source fans are converted (94) back to a non-logarithmic domain as intensity values. A corresponding deconvolution function (88) from a deconvolution function look-up table (90) corresponding to the detector whose intensity value is being corrected is deconvolved with a line (84) of the intensity values which spans a plurality of adjoining source fan data lines to remove the intensity attributable to off-focal radiation (30). The intensity data is converted (102) back into attenuation values in the logarithmic domain and reconstructed (106) into an image representation for display on a monitor (112).

    摘要翻译: 第三代CT扫描仪包括旋转X射线源(18)和检测器阵列(16)。 检测器阵列的每个采样产生一个数据值的源风扇数据线,其数据值被转换(34)到对数域中的衰减值,并进行初步校正(36)。 来自多个邻接的源风扇的衰减值被转换(94)回到非对数域作为强度值。 来自与强度值正在被校正的检测器对应的反卷积函数查找表(90)的对应的去卷积函数(88)用跨越多个邻接的源风扇数据线的强度值的线(84)去卷积 以消除归因于非焦距辐射的强度(30)。 将强度数据(102)转换回对数域中的衰减值,并将其重建(106)成为用于在监视器(112)上显示的图像表示。

    CT data acquisition system trigger jitter filter
    8.
    发明授权
    CT data acquisition system trigger jitter filter 失效
    CT数据采集系统触发抖动滤波器

    公开(公告)号:US06574301B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-03

    申请号:US10073786

    申请日:2002-02-11

    IPC分类号: A61B603

    摘要: A method and apparatus for reducing trigger jitter from a CT system position encoder including the steps, for each trigger pair in the encoder signal, identifying the integer portion of average period corresponding to N preceding trigger pairs, identifying a modulus-N residual corresponding to the N preceding trigger pairs as a lag value, adding the lag value to a lag count, determining when the lag count exceeds N and, where the lag count exceeds N, incrementing the integer portion by one, identifying a modulus-N residual corresponding to the lag count, setting the lag count equal to the residual corresponding to the lag count and generating a final binary trigger signal corresponding to the integer portion.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于从CT系统位置编码器减少触发抖动的方法和装置,包括以下步骤:针对编码器信号中的每个触发对,识别对应于N个先前触发器对的平均周期的整数部分,识别对应于 N个先前的触发对作为滞后值,将滞后值加到滞后计数中,确定滞后计数何时超过N,并且其中滞后计数超过N,将整数部分递增1,识别对应于 滞后计数,将滞后计数设定为与滞后计数相对应的残差,并生成对应于整数部分的最终二进制触发信号。

    Exact filtered back projection (FBP) algorithm for spiral computer tomography
    9.
    发明授权
    Exact filtered back projection (FBP) algorithm for spiral computer tomography 有权
    用于螺旋计算机断层摄影的精确滤波反投影(FBP)算法

    公开(公告)号:US06574299B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-03

    申请号:US10143160

    申请日:2002-05-10

    IPC分类号: A61B603

    摘要: Reconstructing images of objects spirally scanned with two-dimensional detectors with a novel algorithm. The image reconstruction process is proven to create an exact image of the object under the ideal circumstances. The algorithm has an FBP (Filtered Back Projection) structure and works very efficiently. The algorithm uses less computer power and combines the benefits of Exact Algorithms and Approximate algorithms.

    摘要翻译: 用新颖的算法重建用二维检测器螺旋扫描的物体的图像。 图像重建过程被证明可以在理想情况下创建物体的精确图像。 该算法具有FBP(Filtered Back Projection)功能,效率非常高。 该算法使用较少的计算机能力,并结合了精确算法和近似算法的优点。

    Cone beam scanner using oblique surface reconstructions
    10.
    发明授权
    Cone beam scanner using oblique surface reconstructions 失效
    锥形束扫描器采用斜面重构

    公开(公告)号:US06574298B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-03

    申请号:US10054596

    申请日:2002-01-22

    IPC分类号: A61B603

    摘要: Data collected from a cone beam scanner is reconstructed into a volumetric image representation by defining a plurality of oblique surfaces which are reconstructed into a cylinder. An interpolator identifies non-redundant rays of radiation passing through the surfaces. Rays of radiation intersecting a center point of each oblique surface are identified along with rays tangent to surface rings on each surface. Data from the identified non-redundant rays is weighted by a first processor. A second processor convolves the weighted data and passes it to a backprojector which backprojects it into an image memory. The oblique surface reconstruction technique facilitates use of conventional two-dimensional convolution and backprojection techniques that enjoy relative computational simplicity and efficiency as well as three-dimensional reconstruction techniques that use a minimum number of projections. Additionally, the technique facilitates accurate reconstruction of cone beam projections with over ten times the area of current multi-ring scanners.

    摘要翻译: 从锥形束扫描器收集的数据通过限定多个被重建成圆柱体的倾斜表面而被重建成体积图像表示。 内插器识别穿过表面的非冗余的辐射光线。 与每个倾斜表面的中心点相交的辐射光线与每个表面上与表面环相切的光线被识别。 来自所识别的非冗余光线的数据由第一处理器加权。 第二处理器卷积加权数据并将其传递给背投影机,后投影机将其投影到图像存储器中。 倾斜表面重建技术有利于使用常规的二维卷积和反投影技术,其享有相对计算的简单性和效率以及使用最少数量的投影的三维重建技术。 此外,该技术有助于锥形束投影的精确重建,具有超过当前多环形扫描仪面积的十倍以上。