CIRCULAR TOMOSYNTHESIS X-RAY TUBE
    1.
    发明申请
    CIRCULAR TOMOSYNTHESIS X-RAY TUBE 审中-公开
    圆形TOMOSYNTHESIS X射线管

    公开(公告)号:WO2009112986A2

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-17

    申请号:PCT/IB2009/050922

    申请日:2009-03-06

    Abstract: Tomosynthesis system with a rotating anode X-ray tube enabling a circular scan trajectory, wherein the X-raytube 1 may be equipped witha large number ofcathodes (21, 22) distributed around an anode. This allows to generate X-rays (41, 42) at focal spot positions (11, 12), for example evenly distributed on a for example circular line (14) on the surface (15) of an anode (10). The object (61) may be located on the (10) axis of rotation (6) of the anode at some distance to the source. For an examination, the object (61) may be exposed to X-raybeams (41, 42) generated successively on all focal spot positions (11, 12), wherein no movement of the X-raytube 1 isnecessary. The transmitted X-rayintensities may be measured by a flat panel detector (50) to achieve a reconstructed three-dimensional image data.

    Abstract translation: 具有能够进行圆形扫描轨迹的旋转阳极X射线管的体系合成系统,其中X射线管1可以配备有分布在阳极周围的大量阴极(21,22)。 这允许在焦点位置(11,12)处产生例如均匀分布在阳极(10)的表面(15)上的例如圆形线(14)上的X射线(41,42)。 物体(61)可以位于阳极的(10)的旋转轴线(6)上,距离源极距离一定距离。 为了进行检查,物体(61)可以暴露于在所有焦点位置(11,12)上连续生成的X射线束(41,42),其中不需要X射线管1的移动。 可以通过平板检测器(50)测量透射的X射线特性,以实现重构的三维图像数据。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AN X-RAY BEAN
    2.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AN X-RAY BEAN 审中-公开
    用于生成X射线光束的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2009138933A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-19

    申请号:PCT/IB2009/051906

    申请日:2009-05-08

    CPC classification number: H01J35/10 H01J35/30 H01J2235/086 H05G1/52 H05G1/58

    Abstract: To scan an object with differently shaped cone beams (112, 122), the present invention provides a CT scanner with a moveable X-ray tube (the meaning of "move the x-ray tube among a plurality of predefined positions" also covers the situation that the anode disk is moved among a plurality of corresponding positions, while the shell of the x-ray tube does not move). The X-ray tube is not only moveable along the axial direction, but also along the radial direction of the CT scanner gantry. The scanner comprises an X-ray tube, which X-ray tube further comprises: an anode disk (100), comprising a plurality of focal tracks (110, 120) each focal track being cone-shaped with an anode angle (114, 124) different from the anode angle(s) of the other focal track(s); and a first cathode (210), configured to emanate an electron beam targeting at least one of the plurality of focal tracks. When different focal tracks are bombarded by electron beams, different X-ray beams (112, 122) with differently shaped cone beams are generated.

    Abstract translation: 为了扫描具有不同形状的锥形束(112,122)的物体,本发明提供具有可移动X射线管的CT扫描器(“在多个预定位置中移动x射线管”的含义也覆盖 使得阳极盘在多个对应位置之间移动,而X射线管的外壳不移动的情况)。 X射线管不仅可以沿轴向移动,而且可沿CT扫描仪台架的径向方向移动。 所述扫描器包括X射线管,所述X射线管还包括:阳极盘(100),包括多个焦点轨道(110,120),每个焦点轨道呈圆锥形,具有阳极角(114,124 )不同于另一个焦点轨道的阳极角度; 以及第一阴极(210),被配置为发射靶向所述多个焦点轨道中的至少一个的电子束。 当不同的焦点轨道被电子束轰击时,产生具有不同形状的锥形束的不同的X射线束(112,122)。

    X RAY IMAGING SYSTEM WITH CYLINDRICAL ARRANGEMENT OF SOURCE AND DETECTOR
    3.
    发明申请
    X RAY IMAGING SYSTEM WITH CYLINDRICAL ARRANGEMENT OF SOURCE AND DETECTOR 审中-公开
    X射线成像系统与源和检测器的圆柱形布置

    公开(公告)号:WO2009027904A3

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-30

    申请号:PCT/IB2008053353

    申请日:2008-08-21

    Abstract: The invention relates to an X-rayimaging system (100) like a CT-scanner. In a preferred embodiment of the system, a cylindrical X-raydetector(130) is sandwiched between two cylindrical X-raysources (110, 120) or vice versa. The X-raysources preferably comprise cathodes with carbon nanotubes and a multitude of focal spots(111) that can selectively be controlled. The cylinder-diameters of the X-raysource and the X-raydetector may be the same or, preferably, be different. Moreover, the X-raysource and the X-ray detector preferably extend circumferentially over less than the full angle of 360°.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及像CT扫描仪的X射线成像系统(100)。 在系统的优选实施例中,圆柱形X射线检测器(130)夹在两个圆柱形X射线源(110,120)之间,反之亦然。 X射线源优选地包括具有碳纳米管的阴极和可以选择性地被控制的多个焦点(111)。 X射线源和X射线检测器的圆筒直径可以相同或优选地不同。 此外,X射线源和X射线检测器优选地圆周地延伸小于360°的全角。

    X RAY IMAGING SYSTEM WITH CYLINDRICAL ARRANGEMENT OF SOURCE AND DETECTOR
    7.
    发明申请
    X RAY IMAGING SYSTEM WITH CYLINDRICAL ARRANGEMENT OF SOURCE AND DETECTOR 审中-公开
    X射线成像系统具有圆柱状的源和探测器布置

    公开(公告)号:WO2009027904A2

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-05

    申请号:PCT/IB2008/053353

    申请日:2008-08-21

    Abstract: The invention relates to an X-rayimaging system (100) like a CT-scanner. In a preferred embodiment of the system, a cylindrical X-raydetector(130) is sandwiched between two cylindrical X-raysources (110, 120) or vice versa. The X-raysources preferably comprise cathodes with carbon nanotubes and a multitude of focal spots(111) that can selectively be controlled. The cylinder-diameters of the X-raysource and the X-raydetector may be the same or, preferably, be different. Moreover, the X-raysource and the X-ray detector preferably extend circumferentially over less than the full angle of 360°.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及如CT扫描仪的X射线成像系统(100)。 在该系统的优选实施例中,圆柱形X射线探测器(130)夹在两个圆柱形X射线源(110,120)之间,反之亦然。 X射线源优选包括具有碳纳米管的阴极和可以选择性控制的多个焦点(111)。 X射线源和X射线探测器的圆柱直径可以相同,或者优选不同。 而且,X射线源和X射线探测器优选地在周向上延伸小于360°的全角。

    BEAM FILTER, PARTICULARLY FOR X-RAYS
    8.
    发明申请
    BEAM FILTER, PARTICULARLY FOR X-RAYS 审中-公开
    光束过滤器,特别适用于X-RAYS

    公开(公告)号:WO2008068690A2

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-12

    申请号:PCT/IB2007/054865

    申请日:2007-11-30

    CPC classification number: G21K1/02 G21K1/10

    Abstract: The invention relates to a beam filter (10) that can particularly be used in spectral CT-applications for producing a desired intensity profile of a radiation beam without changing its spectral composition. In a preferred embodiment, the beam filter (10) comprises a stack of absorbing sheets (111) that are separated by wedge-shaped spaces (112) and focused to a radiation source (1). Furthermore, the absorbing sheets have a varying width in direct ion of the radiation. Different fractions of the radiation source (1) area are therefore masked by the beam filter (10) at different points (A, B) on a detector area (2). The absorbing sheets preferably comprise a material that is highly absorbing for the radiation to be filtered.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种能够特别用于光谱CT应用中的光束滤波器(10),用于产生辐射束的期望强度分布而不改变其光谱组成。 在优选实施例中,束过滤器(10)包括由楔形空间(112)分离并聚焦到辐射源(1)的吸收片(111)的堆叠。 此外,吸收片在辐射的直接离子中具有变化的宽度。 辐射源(1)区域的不同部分因此在检测器区域(2)上的不同点(A,B)处被波束过滤器(10)掩蔽。 吸收片优选地包括对待过滤辐射具有高吸收性的材料。

    A DEVICE FOR GENERATING X-RAYS HAVING A LIQUID METAL ANODE
    9.
    发明申请
    A DEVICE FOR GENERATING X-RAYS HAVING A LIQUID METAL ANODE 审中-公开
    用于产生具有液体金属阳极的X射线的装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2005101450A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-27

    申请号:PCT/IB2005/051078

    申请日:2005-03-31

    CPC classification number: H01J35/08 H01J2235/082

    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for generating X-rays (18) comprising an electron source (3) for emitting electrons accommodated in a vacuum space (2), a liquid metal circuit including a liquid metal for emitting X-rays as a result of the incidence of electrons and a pumping means (11) for causing a flow of the liquid metal through a constriction (7) where the electrons emitted by the electron source (3) impinge upon the liquid metal, and a radiation window (12) bounding said constriction (7), which is transparent to electrons and X-rays and separates the constriction (7) from the vacuum space (2). To provide a device for generating X-rays in which a cross-sectional area of the constriction substantially corresponds to an intended, desired cross-sectional area due to a self-regulating process without the need for external or additional components or electronics, it is proposed that said constriction (7) being bounded by a compensation window (13) opposite of said radiation window (12), which separates the constriction (7) from a pressure chamber (14) containing liquid metal provided by said liquid metal circuit via a connection (15), and which, during operation, has a profile (p') as a result of a deformation caused by a pressure in the pressure chamber (14) different from the pressure in the constriction (7) which substantially matches a profile (p) which the radiation window (12) has, during operation, as a result of a deformation of the radiation window (12) caused by a pressure of the liquid metal in the constriction (7).

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于产生X射线(18)的装置,该装置包括用于发射容纳在真空空间(2)中的电子的电子源(3),包括用于发射X射线的液态金属的液态金属电路 电子的发生和用于使液态金属流过其中由电子源(3)发射的电子撞击在液态金属上的收缩部(7)的泵送装置(11)和辐射窗(12) 所述收缩部(7)对于电子和X射线是透明的,并且将收缩部(7)与真空空间(2)分开。 为了提供一种用于产生X射线的装置,其中由于自调节过程而不需要外部或附加部件或电子装置,收缩部的横截面面积基本上对应于期望的期望的横截面面积,因此它是 提出所述收缩部(7)由与所述辐射窗(12)相对的补偿窗(13)限定,所述补偿窗(13)将所述收缩部(7)与包含由所述液态金属电路提供的液态金属的压力室(14)经由 连接(15),并且在操作期间由于压力室(14)中的压力而导致的变形的结果(p'),该压力不同于收缩部(7)中的压力基本匹配于轮廓 (p),其在操作期间由于收缩部(7)中的液态金属的压力而引起的辐射窗(12)的变形。

    SOURCE AND/OR DETECTOR POSITIONING SYSTEM
    10.
    发明申请
    SOURCE AND/OR DETECTOR POSITIONING SYSTEM 审中-公开
    源和/或检测器定位系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2009133530A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-05

    申请号:PCT/IB2009/051764

    申请日:2009-04-30

    CPC classification number: A61B6/4447 A61B6/06 A61B6/4021

    Abstract: A medical imaging system includes a generally stationary gantry (102) and a rotating gantry (106), rotatably supported by the generally stationary gantry (102), that rotates about a longitudinal axis around an examination region. The medical imaging system further includes a radiation source (112) that emits a radiation beam that traverses the examination region. The radiation source (112) is moveably affixed to the rotating gantry (106) so as to translate in a direction of the longitudinal axis with respect to the rotating gantry (106) while scanning a subject in the examination region. The medical imaging system further includes a detector array (120) that detects the radiation beam that traverses the examination region and generates a signal indicative thereof. The detector array (120) is moveably affixed to the rotating gantry (106) so as to move in coordination with the radiation source (112) while scanning the subject in the examination region.

    Abstract translation: 医疗成像系统包括大致固定的机架(102)和旋转支架(106),旋转机架(106)由大体上固定的机架(102)可旋转地支撑,围绕检查区域围绕纵向轴线旋转。 医疗成像系统还包括发射穿过检查区域的辐射束的辐射源(112)。 辐射源(112)可移动地固定到旋转机架(106)上,以便在扫描检查区域中的被检体的同时相对于旋转台架(106)在纵向轴线的方向上平移。 医疗成像系统还包括检测器阵列(120),其检测穿过检查区域的辐射束并产生指示其的信号。 检测器阵列(120)可移动地固定到旋转机架(106),以在扫描检查区域中的对象时与辐射源(112)协调地移动。

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