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: 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 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: Disclosed is an improvement of strength of adhesion between a photoconductive layer and a substrate. The image sensor includes a first electrode and a protruding pattern formed around the first electrode on the substrate, a protective film having an protruded surface formed on the protruding pattern, the photoconductive layer formed on the protective film, and a second electrode formed on the photoconductive 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 is a method for driving an image sensor based on an automatic trigger method, in which pixels are arranged in the form of a matrix along row lines and column lines. The method includes, during an X-ray sensing period, continuously applying a gate signal having a turn-on level to all of the row lines of the image sensor and periodically reading out data from the all of the row lines; determining whether an X-ray is radiated by comparing the periodically read out data with reference data; generating a trigger signal when it is determined that an X-ray is radiated; and acquiring image data, generated by radiating the X-ray, according to the trigger signal.

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 objective of the present invention is to effectively improve an image lag phenomenon of a direct conversion detector. The present invention provides an X-ray detector comprising: a lower electrode, formed on a substrate, to which a first driving voltage V1 is applied; an auxiliary electrode, around the lower electrode, to which a third driving voltage V3 is applied; a photoconductive layer formed on the lower electrode and the auxiliary electrode; and an upper electrode, formed on the photoconductive layer, to which a second driving voltage V2 is applied, wherein the third driving voltage V3, right after the radiation of the X-rays is off, is a reverse bias voltage.

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 a radiography detector and a housing for the same. The radiography detector may include: a plate-shaped detector assembly for detecting radiation; a housing body formed of a carbon fiber and having a seamless structure in which a detector entrance/exit port through which the detector assembly is inserted and taken out is formed only at one side thereof; and a housing cover detachably coupled to one side of the housing body so as to open/close the detector entrance/exit port. The radiography detector and the housing for the same may have a simple and slim structure and a small weight. Furthermore, the radiography detector and the housing for the same may provide convenience of use and have a satisfactory appearance.

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 discloses a device for detecting x-rays inside the mouth, which can be conveniently moved inside the mouth, can increase user convenience, and has improved economic feasibility. The device for detecting x-rays inside the mouth according to the present invention comprises: a sensor unit having a sensor built therein for detecting x-rays; a hinge unit formed on one surface of the sensor unit; and a cable connecting unit including a pivoting connecting portion having an external cable coupled thereto and coupled to be pivotable to the hinge unit. An internal cable withdrawn from the sensor unit is electrically connected to the external cable through the inside of the cable connecting unit by means of the hinge unit and the pivoting connecting portion.