Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing panoramic image data by reconstructing frame images captured by a panoramic imaging apparatus, are disclosed. In reconstruction of images with multiple image layers, sizes of images reconstructed with an image layer or images to be used for a reconstruction are scaled. An image is selected by analyzing sharpness. A panoramic image is provided by combining selected image. According to the present invention, parts having unclear focal planes may be completely removed in a panoramic image and it is possible to provide an image including only with focused regions.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to processing volume data of a volume rendered image. In particular, volume data is processed to clearly show a feature region in the volume rendered image. Such processing may include obtaining volume data for producing a volume rendered image from a third entity, generating feature data associated with a feature region in the volume rendered image using the obtained volume data, generating threshold data by setting a predetermined threshold value associated with the feature data, performing a thresholding process on the volume data using the generated threshold data, and emphasizing the feature region by processing the thresholding-processed volume data using the threshold data.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for reconstructing a panoramic X-ray image. The apparatus includes a storage unit for storing image data of multiple image layers; an image processing unit for determining a reference image layer among the multiple image layers, finding blocks that correspond to at least one block designated in the reference image layer from other image layers, selecting a clearest block by comparing image data of the corresponding blocks, and reconstructing the reference image layer by replacing the designated block in the reference image layer with the clearest block selected in any of the other image layers, if the selected block is not the same as the designated block in the reference image layer; and a display unit for displaying a panoramic image of the reconstructed reference image layer.

Abstract: A sensor integrated protection device is disclosed. This device includes a sensor for detecting radiations; and a radiation shielding pad to which the sensor is coupled. A data communicating device is placed within radiation shielding pad and electrically coupled to the sensor. This device is suitable for easy wear with the pad shape and can be used for protecting different parts of the body with the various type of the pad holders. In the sensor integrated protection device, the data communicating unit is not built in the sensor but is configured to the sensor outside of the sensor to reduce the size of the sensor and to improve the convenience of using and keeping the sensor.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for obtaining a more effective 3D facial image for medical use. The present invention provides a medical imaging system includes a 2D surface image obtaining device including at least one camera for photographing a plurality of 2D facial images of an examinee, at different photography angles or ranges, a visual guidance configured to fix an examinee's line of vision, an X-ray radiography device for radiographing a 3D X-ray radiograph of the examinee's head, and an image synthesis unit for generating a 3D facial image by matching the plurality of 2D facial images with the 3D X-ray radiograph.

Abstract: Disclosed are an X-ray computed tomographic imaging apparatus and a method for same. The X-ray computed tomographic imaging apparatus of the present invention comprises: a tomograph which radiates light onto an object being imaged by tomography, and detects the light passing through the object being imaged by tomography; a magnification rate determining unit which determines the magnification rate of an image of the object being imaged by tomography using the hardware property of the tomograph and/or the size of an input voxel; and a magnification rate controller which moves the tomography in accordance with the determined magnification rate, thereby obtaining images having a high resolution.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an X-ray imaging device capable of obtaining more diversified X-ray image information. To this end, the present invention comprises: an X-ray generation device for generating an X-ray; an X-ray detection device for detecting the X-ray which is generated in the X-ray generation device and penetrates the subject; and a collimator arranged between the X-ray generation device and the X-ray detection device, wherein the X-ray detection device and/or the collimator provides an X-ray imaging device configured to rotate relative to the X-ray generation device. Thus, since it is possible to adjust an X-ray detection area if necessary, the visual field of the imaging device can be adjusted such that diversified X-ray image information can be obtained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for detecting dental caries and an X-ray imaging apparatus and, more particularly, a method and apparatus for detecting dental caries and an X-ray imaging apparatus that can automatically detect occurrence and the degree of progress of caries by processing dental X-ray images.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing panoramic image data by reconstructing frame images captured by a panoramic imaging apparatus, are disclosed. In reconstruction of images with multiple image layers, sizes of images reconstructed with an image layer or images to be used for a reconstruction are scaled. An image is selected by analyzing sharpness. A panoramic image is provided by combining selected image. According to the present invention, parts having unclear focal planes may be completely removed in a panoramic image and it is possible to provide an image including only with focused regions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dental X-ray CT photographic device. In order to resolve this issue, the CT photographic device according to the present invention comprises: a column; a first facing part which is disposed oriented towards an object to be examined on one side of the column, and comprises one or other of an X-ray generator and an X-ray sensor; a rotational arm coupled in such a way as to be able to rotate through at least a predetermined angular range with respect to the column; and a second facing part which is disposed on the rotating arm, on the far side from the column, facing the first facing part with the object to be examined placed in between, and which comprises the other of an X-ray generator and an X-ray sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an X-ray imaging device and, particularly, to an X-ray imaging device which is formed by pixelating a plurality of X-ray emitting elements for respectively emitting X-rays toward an object to be photographed and a plurality of X-ray detecting elements for respectively detecting X-rays passing through the object to be photographed, on the same or different flat surfaces or curved surfaces in a matrix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an X-ray photographing device and, more specifically, to an X-ray photographing device comprising a variable type arm which can irradiate, without limitation of location or direction, X-rays to a subject using the variable type arm of which the length and rotation angle of joints, etc. are variable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mouthpiece-type intraoral scanner which is including a mouthpiece-like housing extended along a set of teeth of a patient, a sensor module including a light source built in the housing to light an intraoral structure in a patient's mouth and a sensor installed to detect light reflected from the intraoral structure, and a main processor that is separate from the mouthpiece-like housing, generates three-dimensional information of the intraoral structure based on detection results of the sensor module, and controls the sensor module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaging device for an X-ray image and, particularly, to an imaging device for an X-ray image which enables a posture of a patient to be checked and corrected in real time when an X-ray image of a specific part of a patient's body is to be imaged.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for reconstructing a panoramic X-ray image. The apparatus includes a storage unit for storing image data of multiple image layers; an image processing unit for determining a reference image layer among the multiple image layers, finding blocks that correspond to at least one block designated in the reference image layer from other image layers, selecting a clearest block by comparing image data of the corresponding blocks, and reconstructing the reference image layer by replacing the designated block in the reference image layer with the clearest block selected in any of the other image layers, if the selected block is not the same as the designated block in the reference image layer; and a display unit for displaying a panoramic image of the reconstructed reference image layer.

Abstract: The disclosure is related an apparatus and method for producing a panoramic radiograph of a target object using a three dimensional (3D) radiograph of the same object. The apparatus may include a communication circuit and a processor. The communication circuit may be configured to receive 3D radiograph digital data of the 3D radiograph. The processor may be configured to generate a plurality of x-ray projection images of the target object by performing forward-projection on voxels associated with the target object, and to combine the generated x-ray projection images to produce the panoramic radiograph of the target object.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dental X-ray imaging device having a curved detector. The dental X-ray imaging device according to the present invention comprises: an X-ray source for radially emitting X-rays; and a curved detector formed in a cylindrical two-dimensional curved shape or a round three-dimensional curved shape, which is arranged to be spaced apart at a predetermined distance from the X-ray source and has substantially the same radius of curvature as the predetermined distance.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to a device and method for obtaining a complete and accurate three-dimensional surface image of a target object by registering a three-dimensional optical image with a volume data obtained by X-ray imaging. The device for generating a three-dimensional surface image for dentistry includes a three-dimensional imaging module including an optical camera which obtains a three-dimensional optical image of the target object and an X-ray imaging unit which obtains X-ray images of the target object in multiple directions, a reconstruction unit generating a volume data by reconstructing the X-ray images, and an image processing unit registering the three-dimensional optical image with the volume data and generating a three-dimensional surface image of the target object by substituting a different portion of the three-dimensional optical image with a boundary of the volume data.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for operating an X-ray image processing system of creating a panoramic image based on three-dimensional (3D) Computed Tomography (CT) image data and displaying the panoramic image on the display unit, receiving a part of an object to be measured in the panoramic image through the input unit, and calculating an actual 3D length of the part of the object based on depth information of the CT image data and displaying the actual 3D length on the display unit. The part of the object can be selected by the user to measure a length of a desired part.

Abstract: A medical image reconstruction system and method for correcting a CT image such that the CT image is located at the center of a three-dimensional (3D) space in order to overcome an error that would otherwise be formed due to an inaccurate position of a patient during Obtaining CT images. After the 3D spatial positions of a 3D medical image are corrected using 3D medical image data, a trajectory of a dental arch is detected. A two-dimensional (2D) medical image is created from the 3D medical image through automatic reconstruction on the basis of the detected trajectory of the dental arch.