Patents Assigned to PaloDex Group Oy
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Publication number: 20170135665Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: PaloDEx Group OyInventors: Joonas Erik Sandholm, Martti Kalke
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Publication number: 20170131626Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: PaloDEx Group OyInventor: Jari Taskinen
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Patent number: 9592020Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: PaloDEx Group OyInventors: Joonas Erik Sandholm, Martti Kalke
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Patent number: 9529248Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: PaloDEx Group OyInventor: Jari Taskinen
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Publication number: 20160220201Abstract: A system and method of X-ray imaging includes an X-ray emitter that projects X-rays. An X-ray receiver that receives X-rays from the X-ray emitter to produce a plurality of projection images. A filter with at least one filter leaf absorb at least a portion of the X-rays from the X-ray emitter to define a limited field of view within a full field of view with the X-rays being attenuated in at least one attenuated portion of the full field of view. A processor reconstructs a three dimensional image based upon the projection images of the full field of view. The limited field view is located within the reconstructed three dimensional image. At least one corrective parameter is determined from the reconstructed three dimensional image. A three dimensional image is reconstructed based upon the limited field, of view and the at least one corrective parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: PALODEX GROUP OYInventor: Esa Kalevi Eronen
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Publication number: 20160206275Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: PaloDEx Group OyInventor: Petri Jouhikainen
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Patent number: 9245335Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2011Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: PaloDEx Group OyInventor: Petri Jouhikainen
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Publication number: 20150374320Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: PALODEX GROUP OYInventors: Esa Suuronen, Sami Vartiainen
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Publication number: 20150366525Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Applicant: PALODEX GROUP OYInventors: Joonas Erik Sandholm, Martti Kalke
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Publication number: 20150359501Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Applicant: PALODEX GROUP OYInventors: Esa Eronen, Markus Rintamäki, Martti Kalke
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Patent number: 9211102Abstract: The invention relates to an image plate template for keeping at least one image plate used in medical imaging in order with relation to an imaging object. The template comprising at least receiving means for receiving the at least one image plate and displaying means for displaying information in order to associate a patient with the at least one image plate. The template may also comprise communication means for communicating information from said image plate to an external device for displaying information in order to associate a patient with the at least one image plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: PaloDEx Group OyInventors: Jari Taskinen, Timo Klemola, Kaapo Paulanto, Mika Anttila, Petri Hyypia, Jorma Honkala
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Publication number: 20150324620Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: PaloDEx Group OyInventors: Mika Kyllonen, Jari Taskinen
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Patent number: 9066648Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: PaloDEx Group OyInventors: Mika Kyllonen, Jari Taskinen
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Publication number: 20150056094Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: PALODEX GROUP OYInventors: Jari Taskinen, Markus Weber, Jarto Luotola, Douglas Woods, Markus Gygax
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Patent number: 8934688Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: PaloDEx Group OyInventor: Petri Jouhikainen
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Patent number: 8876985Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: PaloDEx Group OyInventors: Jari Taskinen, Markus Weber, Jarto Luotola, Douglas Woods, Markus Gygax
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Patent number: 8861679Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: PaloDEx Group OyInventors: Esa Suuronen, Tero Isoaho, Juha Matikainen, Andreas Melin, Douglas Woods, Jari Joutsela
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Patent number: 8837668Abstract: A movement mechanism joins an X-ray source and X-ray detector unit, adapted to rotate about the subject of the imaging. The movement mechanism comprises at least two parts adapted to be mutually turnable. In addition, the X-ray source and X-ray detector unit are located in different parts in the movement mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: PaloDEx Group OyInventor: Sami Vartiainen
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Publication number: 20140169526Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: PALODEX GROUP OYInventor: Petri Jouhikainen
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Publication number: 20140147001Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2011Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: PALODEX GROUP OYInventor: Petri Jouhikainen