| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 378006000 | Fluorescence or scatter mapping | 16 |
| 20080285706 | Coherent-Scatter Computer Tomograph - Conventional CSCT may require a complex reconstruction involving a large number of calculations. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, additional collimators are used in combination with energy revolving detectors, which may allow that a CSCT image may be reconstructed by a simple superposition of images obtained from different viewing angles in a direct tomography data acquisition scheme. Advantageously, a reconstruction may be avoided. Advantageously, this may allow for an improved image quality while reducing an amount of calculations required for generating the output image. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090092221 | METHOD FOR SCALING SCATTERED RAY INTENSITY DISTRIBUTION IN MULTI BULBS X-RAY CT AND MULTI BULBS X-RAY CT APPARATUS - A method for scaling a scattered ray intensity distribution in a multi bulbs X-ray CT apparatus configured to irradiate a subject with X-rays from a plurality of X-ray generation sections, respectively and configure a cross-sectional image of the subject by detecting the X-rays passing through the subject, the method includes: a first difference being achieved, the first difference being the difference between a real data of X-ray intensity achieved by passing of X-rays through the subject, the X-rays being radiated from the plurality of the X-ray generation sections, respectively and an opposed data of X-ray intensity achieved by passing of these X-rays through the subject at the same position in an opposite direction, a second difference between scattered ray intensity included in the real data and scattered ray intensity included in the opposed data being achieved, the being achieved including: estimating primary scattered ray included in the real data of the X-ray intensity achieved by passing of the X-rays through the subject, the X-rays being radiated from the plurality of the X-ray generation sections, respectively; and estimating primary scattered ray included in the opposed data of the X-ray intensity achieved by passing of the X-rays through the subject at the same position in an opposite direction, respectively, and performing scaling the primary estimated scattered ray intensity distribution on the basis of a ratio between the first difference and the second difference. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090257551 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRACKING FEATURE'S POSITION IN HUMAN BODY - A CT scanner for scanning a subject is provided, the scanner comprising: a gantry capable of rotating about a scanned subject; at least two cone beam X-Ray sources displaced from each other mounted on said gantry; at least one 2D detector array mounted on said gantry, said detector is capable of receiving radiation emitted by said at least two X-Ray sources and attenuated by the subject to be scanned; a first image processor capable of generating and displaying CT images of a volume within the subject; a second image processor capable of generating projection X-Ray images of said volume, wherein the images are responsive to X-Ray separately emitted by each of said at least two cone beam X-Ray sources; and a third image processor capable of generating and displaying fluoroscopic images composed of said projection X-Ray images, wherein said fluoroscopic images are spatially registered to said CT images. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100183115 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING IMAGE DATA - A Computer Tomography system for examining an object is disclosed. The system comprises a first X-ray tube, a second X-ray tube, a first X-ray detection unit and a second X-ray detection unit. Preferably, the first X-ray detection unit is adapted to acquire a first data set by detecting radiation emitted by the first X-ray tube after passing through the object under examination, and the second X-ray detection unit is adapted to acquire a second data set by detecting radiation emitted by the second X-ray tube after being scattered by the object under examination. The system has particular application to the field of baggage inspection. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100284510 | IMAGING GALLBLADDER USING COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY - Methods are described for detecting gallbladder complications, e.g. gallstones, in overweight patients using a contrast agent and computed tomography (CT). The methods are generally used prior to bariatric surgery to reduce possible complications associated with the gallbladder following the surgery. The methods described replace existing ultrasound imaging of the gallbladder as the present methods can image the gallbladder through fatty adipose tissue, which ultrasound cannot. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100310037 | Multi-Parameter X-Ray Computed Tomography - The present invention relates to the field of x-ray imaging. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to methods, systems, and apparatus for imaging, which can be used in a wide range of applications, including medical imaging, security screening, and industrial non-destructive testing to name a few. Specifically provided as embodiments of the invention are systems for x-ray imaging comprising: a) a first collimator-and-detector assembly having a first operable configuration to provide at least one first dataset comprising primary x-ray signals as a majority component of its data capable of being presented as a first image of an object subjected to x-ray imaging; b) a second collimator-and-detector assembly having a second operable configuration or wherein the first collimator-and-detector assembly is adjustable to a second configuration to provide at least one second dataset comprising primary and dark-field x-ray signals as a majority component of its data capable of being presented as a second image of the object; and c) a computer operably coupled with the collimator-and-detector assemblies comprising a computer readable medium embedded with processing means for combining the first dataset and the second dataset to extract the dark-field x-ray signals and produce a target image having higher contrast quality than the images based on the first or second dataset alone. Such systems can be configured to comprise at least two collimator-and-detector assemblies or configurations differing with respect to collimator height, collimator aperture, imaging geometry, or distance between an object subjected to the imaging and the collimator-and-detector assembly. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100316183 | X-RAY COMPUTER TOMOGRAPH AND METHOD FOR INVESTIGATING AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF X-RAY COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY - In an X-ray computer tomograph and a method for investigating an object by means of X-ray computer tomography, to improve the image quality, a first intensity of the X-ray radiation between an X-ray source and the object is measured by means of a first intensity measurement device ( | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110293064 | X-RAY DARK-FIELD IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An x-ray imaging technology, performing an x-ray dark-field CT imaging of an examined object using an imaging system which comprises an x-ray source, two absorbing gratings G | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120008736 | X-RAY DIFFRACTION CONTRAST TOMOGRAPHY (DCT) SYSTEM, AND AN X-RAY DIFFRACTION CONTRAST TOMOGRAPHY (DCT) METHOD - An X-ray diffraction contrast tomography system (DCT) comprising a laboratory X-ray source ( | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120230463 | DATA COLLECTION, PROCESSING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR X-RAY TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGES - The present specification discloses an X-ray scanning system for scanning an object. The processing system has processors adapted to receive X-ray tomographic image data and extract parameters from the data, where the parameters include constant grey level, texture or statistics. The processing system also includes processors for executing decision trees, where the processors receive the parameters and construct information using the parameters and processors for conducting a database search, where the database search maps the information to a threat level and allocates the object being scanned to a safety category. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120294413 | Imaging System and Method using Primary and Scattered Radiations - An imaging system and method configured to construct an image of an internal structure of an object. The imaging system including: a radiation source configured to generate both a narrow beam and a wide beam of radiation; a detector configured to detect the radiation; and at least one processing circuit configured to: determine a scatter-to-primary ratio (SPR) of the wide beam based on the narrow beam; determine a primary component of the wide beam based on the SPR to thereby separate the primary component from a scattered component of the wide beam; and construct the image using the primary component. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120307962 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR X-RAY FLUORESCENCE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IMAGING WITH NANOPARTICLES - X-ray fluorescence computed tomography (XFCT) using polychromatic x-rays is provided herein. The XFCT of the presently disclosed subject matter allows for the imaging of various cells loaded with metallic nanoparticles using polychromatic diagnostic energy x-rays. Both imaging of nanoparticles distributed within a cell and the quantification of nanoparticle concentration within the cell, in some configurations, may be accomplished. The x-ray source may, in some examples, provide a pencil beam or a cone/fan beam x-ray configuration. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130094625 | X RAY SOURCE GRATING STEPPING IMAGING SYSTEM AND IMAGE METHOD - An X-ray imaging system comprising: an X-ray source, a source grating, a fixed grating module and an X-ray detector, which are successively positioned in the propagation direction of X-ray; an object to be detected is positioned between the source grating and the fixed gating module; said source grating can perform stepping movement in a direction perpendicular to the optical path and grating stripes; wherein the system further comprises a computer workstation for controlling said X-ray source, source grating and X-ray detector so as to perform the following processes: the source grating performs stepping movement in at least one period thereof; at each stepping step, the X-ray source emits X-ray to the object to be detected, and the detector receives the X-ray at the same time; wherein after at least one period of stepping and data acquisition, the light intensity of X-ray at each pixel point on the detector is represented as a light intensity curve; the light intensity curve at each pixel point on the detector is compared with a light intensity curve in the absence of the object to be detected, a pixel value of each pixel point is calculated from change in said light intensity curve; an image of the detected object is reconstructed according to the calculated pixel value. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130101078 | X-RAY DIFFRACTION CONTRAST TOMOGRAPHY (DCT) SYSTEM, AND X-RAY DIFFRACTION CONTRAST TOMOGRAPHY (DCT) METHOD - An X-ray diffraction contrast tomography system (DCT) comprising a laboratory X-ray source ( | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130148776 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR X-RAY SCATTERING ESTIMATION AND RECONSTRUCTION IN DIGITAL TOMOSYNTHESIS SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for X-ray scattering estimation and reconstruction in a digital tomosynthesis system are provided. The apparatus includes a receiver which receives, through a wired or wireless network, X-ray penetration data generated by measuring an object, and a graphics processing unit (GPU) which acquires, from the received X-ray penetration data, a reconstructed image in which scattering is corrected. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130343511 | Quantitative Two-Dimensional Fluoroscopy via Computed Tomography - A system includes obtaining of a reference projection image of a target volume at an isocenter of a computed tomography scanner; obtaining of a plurality of two-dimensional fluoroscopic images by the computed tomography scanner of at least a portion of the target volume at the isocenter of the computed tomography scanner; displaying the reference projection image and the plurality of two-dimensional fluoroscopic images in a combined view; measuring a two-dimensional contour of a projection of a movement of the target volume in the combined view; and determining a true contour of the movement in a plane containing a point-of-interest within the target volume based on the two-dimensional contour of the projection of the movement. | 12-26-2013 |
