Abstract: An output system includes a terminal device, an image-forming apparatus, and a server device. The terminal device includes an acquirer that acquires content from the server device, a generator that generates job data including a setting for outputting the content based on the acquired content, a transmitter that transmits the job data to the image-forming apparatus, and a reception slip outputter that outputs a reception slip including a reception number corresponding to the generated job data. The image-forming apparatus includes a receiver that receives the job data from the terminal device, and an outputter that outputs the content after executing a job based on the job data corresponding to the reception number when the reception number is input.

Abstract: A correction X-ray detector according to an embodiment includes a plurality of detector elements configured to detect an X-ray, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to acquire a plurality of output values respectively corresponding to the plurality of the plurality of detector elements. The processing circuitry is further configured to determine the detector elements to be used in generating correction data based on the plurality of output values.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a converter array includes a first substrate, multiple sets of a plurality of analog-digital converters and a switch. The multiple sets are arranged on the first substrate in array. The switch is configured to switch a connection relationship between the plurality of analog-digital converters to process signals from photodiodes smaller in number than the analog-digital converters.

Abstract: A tube voltage control circuitry switches a tube voltage applied to an X-ray tube between a first tube voltage and a second tube voltage of lower value than the first tube voltage. A first signal generating circuitry generates a first switching signal at a first time interval. A view switching circuitry switches a view based on the first switch signal. A data acquisition circuitry performs data acquisition for each view via an X-ray detector. A second signal generating circuitry generates a second switch signal at a second time interval shorter than the first time interval. A gain switching circuitry switches gains of the data acquisition circuitry based on the second switch signal.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a converter array includes a first substrate, multiple sets of a plurality of analog-digital converters and a switch. The multiple sets are arranged on the first substrate in array. The switch is configured to switch a connection relationship between the plurality of analog-digital converters to process signals from photodiodes smaller in number than the analog-digital converters.

Abstract: A computer-tomography (CT) imaging system, comprising an imaging data acquisition system. The imaging data acquisition system includes a detector section, an aggregation section, and a storage section. The detection section includes a plurality of detector elements configured to convert radiation into electric signals. The aggregation section aggregates imaging data carried by the electric signals from the detector section. The storage section is arranged in a manner corresponding to the detector elements regarding an output from the detector section and an input to the aggregation section. The storage section includes a predetermined number of non-volatile memories configured to store the imaging data from the corresponding detector elements.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a detector module includes a direct-conversion semiconductor crystal, a first electrode provided on a first surface side of the semiconductor crystal, and a plurality of second electrodes provided on a second surface side of the semiconductor crystal opposite to the first electrode with the semiconductor crystal therebetween. The first electrode includes a first partial electrode and a second partial electrode which are applied with a high voltage independently of each other and divided at least in a channel direction.

Abstract: An X-ray detector according to an embodiment includes a plurality of detection arrays, processing circuitry, and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The plurality of detection arrays includes a plurality of detecting elements, respectively. The processing circuitry performs the control to change the reading timings of the plurality of detecting elements between the plurality of detection arrays. The ADC processes signals from the plurality of detecting elements.

Abstract: A collimator according to an embodiment is a collimator for use in an X-ray CT apparatus and includes a collimator module and resin. The collimator module includes a first scattered ray eliminating part and a second scattered ray eliminating part. The resin is provided between the first scattered ray eliminating part and the second scattered ray eliminating part and is configured to hold the first scattered ray eliminating part and the second scattered ray eliminating part.

Abstract: A radiation detector module of an embodiment includes a radiation detector, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a mark. The radiation detector includes an incident surface and is configured to detect radiation incident from the incident surface. The first electrode is provided on the side of the incident surface of the radiation detector. The second electrode is provided to face the first electrode through the radiation detector. The mark is provided on at least one of the incident surface of the radiation detector and the first electrode.

Abstract: An X-ray CT apparatus of an embodiment includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray detector, a data processor, a battery, a rotating body, and processing circuitry. The X-ray detector is configured to detect X rays output from the X-ray tube. The data processor is configured to process a signal output from the X-ray detector. The battery is configured to supply electric power to the data processor. The rotating body is configured to rotatably support the X-ray tube and the X-ray detector, the X-ray tube facing the X-ray detector, and further to rotatably support the data processor and the battery. The processing circuitry is configured to monitor a remaining capacity of the battery, and determine a scanning condition on the basis of the remaining capacity.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an X-ray computed tomography apparatus includes an X-ray detection element, an A/D convertor, a readout switch, and readout control circuitry. The X-ray detection element outputs an electric signal corresponding to a detected X-ray. The A/D convertor A/D-converts the electric signal. The readout switch switches a connection between the X-ray detection element and the A/D convertor. The readout control circuitry acquires, as offset data, data which is output by the A/D convertor in a state where the readout switch is OFF instead of projection data which is output by the A/D convertor according to the electric signal in a state where the readout switch is ON, in a view during a scan.

Abstract: An X-ray CT apparatus according to an embodiment includes a buffer and a processing circuitry. The buffer temporarily stores therein data detected by an X-ray detector. The processing circuitry controls transfer of the data in units of a scan, the data being acquired by each scan of a scan plan constituted of a plurality of scans.

Abstract: A correction X-ray detector according to an embodiment includes a plurality of detector elements configured to detect an X-ray, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to acquire a plurality of output values respectively corresponding to the plurality of the plurality of detector elements. The processing circuitry is further configured to determine the detector elements to be used in generating correction data based on the plurality of output values.

Abstract: A medical image diagnostic system of an embodiment includes a processing circuit which is configured to control transition between a plurality of steps included in a workflow for examining a subject. The processing circuit is configured to acquire first information representing a preparation state of the subject in a first step among the plurality of steps, is configured to acquire second information representing permission for transition from the first step to a second step, and is configured to control transition from the first step to the second step on the basis of the first information and the second information.

Abstract: A radiation detector according to an embodiment includes a plurality of radiation detector modules and a fixing frame. When a radiation detector module is attached to the fixing frame, a guiding part with a groove shape formed at an end of a support member of the radiation detector module on a side of the fixing frame is fitted to a guiding pin provided to an end of the fixing frame, so that the radiation detector module is positioned in a radiation irradiation direction while a movement thereof in a channel direction and a row direction is restricted.

Abstract: A collimator according to an embodiment is a collimator for use in an X-ray CT apparatus and includes a collimator module and resin. The collimator module includes a first scattered ray eliminating part and a second scattered ray eliminating part. The resin is provided between the first scattered ray eliminating part and the second scattered ray eliminating part and is configured to hold the first scattered ray eliminating part and the second scattered ray eliminating part.

Abstract: An X-ray CT apparatus of an embodiment includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray detector, a data processor, a battery, a rotating body, and processing circuitry. The X-ray detector is configured to detect X rays output from the X-ray tube. The data processor is configured to process a signal output from the X-ray detector. The battery is configured to supply electric power to the data processor. The rotating body is configured to rotatably support the X-ray tube and the X-ray detector, the X-ray tube facing the X-ray detector, and further to rotatably support the data processor and the battery. The processing circuitry is configured to monitor a remaining capacity of the battery, and determine a scanning condition on the basis of the remaining capacity.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a converter array includes a first substrate, multiple sets of a plurality of analog-digital converters and a switch. The multiple sets are arranged on the first substrate in array. The switch is configured to switch a connection relationship between the plurality of analog-digital converters to process signals from photodiodes smaller in number than the analog-digital converters.

Abstract: An X-ray detector according to a present embodiment includes: an optical sensor array configured to generate an electric signal by receiving X-rays; a substrate including at least an element that performs A/D conversion on the electric signal; a first support plate configured to hold a separator for removing scattered radiation; and a second support plate that is formed of a material being higher in thermal conductivity than the first support plate and is provided in contact with the substrate at least in part.