Abstract: Method of improved detection of elements of interest by means of a detection system in a digital radiographic image of an object, acquired on an acquisition chain, comprising a first calibration phase in which the performances of the detection system are established. For such purpose, a calibration curve with several dimensions is determined by means of a mathematical model of the acquisition chain and object, in order to express a false positive probability as a function of a set of parameters corresponding to the acquisition chain and object. In the course of a second phase of use, a false positive probability value is determined for each pixel of the image. One then selects among the pixels of the digital radiographic image acquired those whose probability value obtained satisfies a predetermined criterion.

Abstract: Method of controlling of a radiology device, of the type comprising a means of emission of an X-ray beam and a means of reception of the X-ray beam, after it has crossed a part of the object's body, in which a three-dimensional image of a part of the object's body is reconstructed from a series of two-dimensional films, two-dimensional views of the three-dimensional image are produced at different angles of incidence, the angle of incidence allowing the best visualization of the part of the object's body are selected, the angles of incidence are stored in memory, and the angles of incidence are supplied to the radiology device for its positioning with a view to an intervention or procedure on the part of the object's body under fluoroscopy allowing a visualization in real time of two-dimensional.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of reconstruction of a three-dimensional image of elements of sharp contrast from a set of two-dimensional images of an object comprising the elements of sharp contrast. For each different position of an X-ray camera around the object, a two-dimensional image is taken, and the use of an algorithm for reconstruction of the three-dimensional image is preceded by a stage of filtering of the set of two-dimensional images.

Abstract: Method of reconstruction of a three-dimensional image of an element of interest comprises a phase of acquisition of digital radiographic images by rotation of an camera around the organ, a phase of marking the position of the element of interest from image to image, and a phase of reconstruction of the three-dimensional image of the element of interest from acquired images and positions of the element of interest successively located in the successive images.

Abstract: A method for improving the quality of a fluoroscopic image where the image out of an image sequence of images which satisfies a predetermined minimum motion criterion is stored and this stored image is continuously displayed. The images may be acquired using a pulsed cardiac fluoroscope.

Abstract: Metal collar device of the type used for integrating a glass part and a metal part of different coefficients of expansion. The collar is circular and comprises a first portion intended to be in contact with the metal part, a second portion intended to be in contact with the glass part and a bonding portion placed between said first and second portions. The second portion is not as thick as the first portion and as the bonding portion, so that it can adjust to the expansion of the glass part by exerting stresses on the latter below the limit of resistance of said glass part.

Abstract: A conversion apparatus having transistors, comprising means for inverting a DC voltage in order to obtain an AC voltage, means for filtering the AC voltage, including at least one parallel inductor Lp, the device being capable of operating above a resonant frequency Fp. The conversion apparatus comprises means for predicting a zero crossing of the instantaneous current I1p in the parallel inductor Lp, and means for causing a transistor of the device to switch if a zero crossing of the current I1p is predicted.

Abstract: A set of digital two-dimensional projected images of an object is acquired for different positions of a camera rotating around an object. The projected images are calibrated into a volume containing the object and divided into voxels, the space coordinates of which are identified in a chosen calibration frame of reference. A pretreatment is applied on each acquired image in order to elaborate a rectified image having a predetermined spatial orientation selected as a function of a chosen specific axis of the calibration frame of reference, and an iterative algorithm of algebraic image reconstruction between each rectified image and the set of voxels is applied by successively treating the voxels in a predetermined order linked to the choice of said specific axis, which makes it possible to minimize the duration of reconstruction of the three-dimensional image.

Abstract: Radiology instrument comprising an X-ray tube linked with a plane detector. A support device comprises a pedestal of overall L-shape resting on the floor, with a substantially horizontal base, a substantially vertical post and an axis of rotation passing through one end of the base, the post being fixed to the other end of the base and being parallel to the axis, a bracket which is fixed to the top of the post and can rotate about a horizontal axis, and a C-shaped arm which is mounted on the bracket and is capable of rotating about an axis substantially perpendicular to the horizontal axis by sliding on bracket, the tube and the detector being mounted on bow and facing one another, the axis of the bracket the axis of the arm being secant at a point in space referred to as the isocenter. The instrument comprises a means for moving the isocenter continuously along a longitudinal axis of a patient held static.

Abstract: Device and process for simulating a patient's body for the testing of a three-dimensional vascular X-ray apparatus of the type comprising a means for emitting an X-ray beam, a means for receiving the X-ray beam, a means for displaying the images obtained, and a means for controlling the injection of opacifying liquid into the patient's vessels. The simulation device comprises a stationary part for simulating the patient's bones and soft tissues and a moving part for simulating the patient's opacified blood vessels, so as to be able to perform at least one acquisition of an image of the stationary part alone and at least one acquisition of an image of the stationary part and the moving part, and to obtain an image of the moving part by means of image.

Abstract: The movement of an anti-scatter grid in a radiography apparatus is a continuous curve having point symmetry with respect to the point whose time coordinate is equal to half the exposure time, and for which the space derivative of the time variable has two linear portions which are symmetrical with respect to a symmetry axis passing through the middle of the range of movement of the grid. The grid is moved with a high rate of movement close to the starting position and the end position.

Abstract: The radiology instrument contains a source emitting X-radiation, a radiological image receiver, a chassis arranged between the X-ray source and the image receiver in order to accommodate an object to be radiographed, and a positioning and guiding device which can be connected to the chassis and can intercept the X-radiation so as to position and guide probes intended to interact with the object. The positioning and guiding device has first means forming a retractable guide grid having holes whose respective axes converge towards the focal point of the source when the first means intercept the conical radiation, and a retractable positioning grid with holes.

Abstract: The unsharpness of a radiological image is estimated by four independent passes which recursively implement the same exponential function, and the unsharpness (Idk−1) estimated for the previous image (IMk−1) is subtracted from the current image (IMk).

Abstract: A filter having compensating plates, each having a first plate element which can be moved translationally with respect to a frame and a second plate element which can be moved relative to the first plate element so that, when the plates are in an active position, the thickness of absorbent material through which the X-ray beam passes is constant.

Abstract: A high-voltage power supply unit having electrical components encased in insulating casings which are biodegradable. The insulating casings comprise several superimposed layers, joined together, of sheets of paper, the number of layers being chosen in order to obtain the desired amount of electrical insulation to suit the strength of the electric field surrounding the insulated electrical components when the unit is in operation.This has a application to providing power to X-ray sources.

Abstract: When the display system is calibrated, digital test image delivered as input to system provides a resulting image perceived the human eye as being composed of a plurality individual elements which themselves are composed two grey levels and have the same contrast from element to another.

Abstract: Mobile radiography device of the type comprising a chassis with wheels, an X-ray generator and a container for a plurality of cassettes each containing a film which is sensitive to X-rays and intended to be developed in a processing room. The cassette container can be separated from the mobile radiography device for the transport of the cassettes to the processing room, the container comprising rolling means and means for gripping by an operator.

Abstract: The HT power supply unit modular support according to the invention comprises functional housings intended to accommodate the functional elements of the power supply unit, the insulating walls of which are formed by two protruding walls (2, 3) having overlapping complementary inclined surfaces (5, 6). Application to HT power supply units for X-ray sources.

Abstract: To acquire the images around an elongated object, the direction of this object is identified. To this end, in a first image, a point constituting an image of a locus of the object is designated and localized. The image of the epipolar straight line that connects the focal spot of the X-ray tube to the localized point is plotted in the second image. In this image of the epipolar straight line, a point homologous to the point in the first image is designated and localized. From the localizations of these points, the position in space of the characteristic point is deduced. This operation is reiterated for a second characteristic locus. The orientation of the object is deduced from these two characteristic loci. The position of the imaging device is then set accordingly.

Abstract: A system for the cooling of a fixed anode for an X-ray tube placed in a radiogenic unit comprising a cooling fluid circuit that passes into the anode and extends along the surfaces of the mount that are adjacent to the radiogenic unit, such as the yoke bearing said unit. Application to single-pole and two-pole X-ray tubes.