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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150374320 | X-Ray Imaging Unit For Medical Imaging - The application relates to an X-ray imaging unit for a medical imaging. The unit comprising a rotating part comprising a first X-ray source and an X-ray imaging detector unit configured to provide an image by means of at least a rotational movement (R) around a rotation axis of the rotating part, and an upper shelf for supporting the rotating part. The upper shelf is configured to enable the rotating part to move with respect to the upper shelf by means of a linear movement (L) and to be attached to a column with a pivoting joint for enabling a pivot movement (P) of the upper shelf around the column. The rotating part is configured to be positioned by the linear movement and the pivot movement during the imaging. | 12-31-2015 |
20150366525 | System and Method of Artifact Correction in 3D Imaging - A system and method of x-ray imaging includes obtaining a plurality of x-ray projection images of a patient. At least one object in the plurality of x-ray projection images is identified. A priori information of the identified at least one object is obtained. A three dimensional volume is reconstructed from the plurality of x-ray projection images. The a priori information is used to refine the acquisition of x-ray projection images or presentation of the three dimensional volume. | 12-24-2015 |
20150359501 | Systems and Methods of Automated Dose Control in X-ray Imaging - X-ray imaging systems and methods for exposure control in three-dimensional X-ray imaging include acquiring at least one image with an X-ray emitter and an X-ray receiver. At least one physical characteristic of the object to be imaged is determined from the at least one image. At least one exposure parameter value based is determined based upon the at least one physical characteristic of the object to be imaged. The X-ray emitter and X-ray receiver acquire a plurality of projection images about the object to be imaged using at least one exposure parameter value. A three-dimensional X-ray image is reconstructed from the plurality of projection images. | 12-17-2015 |
20150324620 | Image Plate Readout Device - The invention relates to an image plate readout device, the readout device comprising receiver elements for the reception of an image plate and/or a transfer element intended for an image plate. In connection with the readout device is provided, for detecting an object, at least one sensing element, which is in turn set in data communication with the readout device in such a way that, upon detecting an object, the sensing element delivers a signal to the readout device. In response to being triggered by a signal delivered by the sensing element, the readout device executes some function. | 11-12-2015 |
20150056094 | Cleaning System for an Image Plate Readout Device - The invention relates to a cleaning system for a set of instruments associated or in contact with an image plate readout device, as well as to a readout device comprising the cleaning system. The cleaning, system comprises a disinfecting element, which emits electromagnetic radiation and/or ultrasonic radiation capable of destroying disease carriers, and which is adapted to emit said radiation towards an image plate conveyor mechanism encompassed by the image plate readout device. | 02-26-2015 |
20140169526 | Method and Apparatus for Processing an Intraoral Image - According to an exemplary embodiment, a method for processing an intraoral image comprises obtaining location data for an intraoral image target and processing an intraoral image in a predetermined manner on the basis of the intraoral image target's location data. | 06-19-2014 |
20140147001 | Method and System for Controlling Computer Tomography Imaging - A method, a device, a system and a computer program are for controlling limited-area computer tomography imaging. The method includes determining location data of a first imaging object when the first imaging object is positioned in an imaging area, determining reference location data related to the first imaging object and adjusting the imaging area based on the location data of the first imaging object and said reference location data for imaging a second imaging object. The first and the second imaging object can be located at a distance determined by the reference location data from each other or symmetrically in relation to the reference location data. | 05-29-2014 |
20120183183 | Method and Apparatus for Processing an Intraoral Image - According to an exemplary embodiment, a method for processing an intraoral image comprises obtaining location data for an intraoral image target and processing an intraoral image in a predetermined manner on the basis of the intraoral image target's location data. | 07-19-2012 |
20120019369 | Arrangement for Controlling Image Plate and Its Image Information and a Method for Controlling the Arrangement - A medical imaging system comprises at least an image plate, X-ray device for producing an image of an object on said image plate, and a reading device for reading image information held by the image plate. In connection with the image plate there is a tag containing information for controlling the arrangement in such a manner that when the arrangement has read the information in the tag the arrangement is adapted to perform at least one operation controlled by the information read. | 01-26-2012 |
20110305320 | X-Ray Imaging Systems and Methods - X-ray imaging systems and methods utilize an imaging apparatus comprising an emitter emitting X-rays through an object and a receiver receiving the X-rays. A control circuit controls the emitter and processes the X-rays received by the receiver to generate X-ray images of the object. The control circuit controls a display to display an initial view of the object, the display of the initial view being modifiable by a user; controls the imaging apparatus to generate an X-ray positioning image of the object based upon a user modification of the display of the initial view; controls the display to display the positioning image, the display of the positioning image being modifiable by a user; and controls the imaging apparatus to generate an X-ray image of the object based upon a user modification of the display of the positioning image. | 12-15-2011 |
20110299796 | Protective Means for Protecting Imaging Media - A protective means has a pouch-like structure, comprising an orifice for inserting X-ray imaging media in the protective means. In connection with the protective means there is also a closing means, which is arranged to close the orifice. Also in connection with the protective means there is a fastening means for fastening a closing means to the pouch-like structure of the protective means so that upon fastening the closing means the fastening means is arranged to be located on both sides of the orifice. | 12-08-2011 |
20110299664 | X-Ray Device Having Head Stabilizing Member - An X-ray device includes a rotating unit that rotates an X-ray emitter and an opposing X-ray receiver about a patient's head. X-rays are emitted by the X-ray emitter and received by the X-ray receiver via the patient's head. An upper shelf supports the rotating unit. A head stabilizing member stabilizes the patient's head. The stabilizing member extends from a location adjacent to the rotating unit and above the X-ray emitter and X-ray receiver to a location wherein the patient's head is stabilized. | 12-08-2011 |
20110235874 | Systems, Assemblies, Computer Readable Media and Methods for Medical Imaging - A medical imaging assembly includes a first imaging plate and a second imaging plate for acquiring a first and a second medical image. A container is configured to receive and hold the first imaging plate and the second imaging plate in a predetermined overlapping orientation. An image reader receives the first and second medical images and produces first and second digital medical images. A processor creates a composite image of the first and second digital images. A method of acquiring a medical image includes identifying an overlapped region of a lower image and an upper image. An alignment transformation is identified by matching the overlapped regions of the upper and lower images. The upper and lower images are aligned based upon the alignment transformation. A composite medical image is created from the upper image and the lower image. | 09-29-2011 |
20110176717 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR X-RAY COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY - A method, device and software for performing tomographic imaging with several offset values in such a way that the first imaging phase is performed by scanning at least a part of the object to be imaged by following the first arc of the first rotating movement to produce the first image information, —the offset of the imaging is changed between imaging phases during imaging, —at least one other imaging phase is performed with at least one changed offset to produce second image information of at least part of the object, —the said image information produced by different offsets is combined into three-dimensional image information. | 07-21-2011 |
20100156590 | Image Plate Readout Device - The invention relates to an image plate readout device, the readout device comprising receiver elements for the reception of an image plate and/or a transfer element intended for an image plate. In connection with the readout device is provided, for detecting an object, at least one sensing element, which is in turn set in data communication with the readout device in such a way that, upon detecting an object, the sensing element delivers a signal to the readout device. In response to being triggered by a signal delivered by the sensing element, the readout device executes some function. | 06-24-2010 |
20100154820 | Cleaning System for an Image Plate Readout Device - The invention relates to a cleaning system for a set of instruments associated or in contact with an image plate readout device, as well as to a readout device comprising the cleaning system. The cleaning system comprises a disinfecting element, which emits electromagnetic radiation and/or ultrasonic radiation capable of destroying disease carriers, and which is adapted to emit said radiation towards an image plate conveyor mechanism encompassed by the image plate readout device. | 06-24-2010 |
20100002832 | Medical X-Ray Imaging Apparatus - The invention relates to a medical X-ray imaging apparatus comprising a frame part, an X-ray source for producing X-rays, radiation receiving means for detecting radiation transmitted through an object, and support means for supporting the X-ray source and the receiving means in positions on opposite sides of the object. The support means are connected to the frame part so as to rotate around the axis of rotation provided with actuator means for rotating the said support means around the said axis of rotation. The apparatus makes possible both panoramic imaging and CT imaging, as selected by the operator. The X-ray apparatus comprises means for adjusting the ratio of enlargement so as to be optimal for each method of imaging used respectively. | 01-07-2010 |