Abstract: A computed tomography (CT) image processing apparatus and a CT image processing method are provided. The CT image processing apparatus may generate a virtual monochromatic image (VMI) by applying a weight to each of first, second, and third images corresponding to three different energy ranges. The CT image processing apparatus may set a region of interest (ROI) on a CT image, determine a VMI at an energy level at which a CNR of the ROI is at a maximum among a plurality of VMIs, and display the determined VMI.

Abstract: A computed tomography (CT) image processing apparatus and a CT image processing method are provided. The CT image processing apparatus may generate a virtual monochromatic image (VMI) by applying a weight to each of first, second, and third images corresponding to three different energy ranges. The CT image processing apparatus may set a region of interest (ROI) on a CT image, determine a VMI at an energy level at which a CNR of the ROI is at a maximum among a plurality of VMIs, and display the determined VMI.

Abstract: Various embodiments of this disclosure provide a medical imaging apparatus and a method of processing a medical image. The medical imaging apparatus includes a data obtainer configured to obtain raw data generated by performing a tomography scan on an object. The medical imaging apparatus also includes a processor configured to obtain, from the raw data, a plurality of pieces of monochromatic image data respectively corresponding to a plurality of energy levels. The processor is also configured to receive an external input that sets a combination of weights respectively applied to the plurality of pieces of monochromatic image data. The processor is also configured to generate a synthetic image by applying the combination of the weights to the plurality of pieces of monochromatic image data. The medical imaging apparatus also includes a display configured to display the generated synthetic image.

Abstract: A tomography apparatus includes: an X-ray generator which emits X-rays; a controller which determines a first value based on a threshold dosage of the X-rays allowed for a subject and generates an absorbed-dose distribution diagram which indicates a location range of the subject in which, when the X-rays are irradiated to the subject based on an imaging condition, an absorbed dose of the X-ray has the first value; and an indicator showing the absorbed-dose distribution diagram.

Abstract: The medical information providing method includes: capturing a room image of an inside of an examination room in which an object is positioned for medical examination; obtaining diagnostic information of the object; and displaying the diagnostic information which is overlaid on the room image according to a first mode, on a display.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus includes: a radiographic image obtainer configured to acquire a first radiographic image of an object; and a processor configured to obtain attenuation information of the object based on the first radiographic image, determine candidate tube voltages and tube currents based on a quality of a second radiographic image to be obtained, and determine expected exposure doses corresponding to the determined candidate tube voltages and tube currents.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of processing a medical image are provided. The apparatus is configured to generate a cross-sectional image of an object by transmitting X-rays through a region of the object, and includes an X-ray generator configured to generate the X-rays. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to determine sub-regions included in the region, based on positions of body parts included in the region, determine image qualities of the sub-regions based on types of the body parts included in the sub-regions, control doses of the X-rays based on the image qualities, and control the X-ray generator to transmit the controlled X-rays to the region.

Abstract: Various embodiments of this disclosure provide a medical imaging apparatus and a method of processing a medical image. The medical imaging apparatus includes a data obtainer configured to obtain raw data generated by performing a tomography scan on an object. The medical imaging apparatus also includes a processor configured to obtain, from the raw data, a plurality of pieces of monochromatic image data respectively corresponding to a plurality of energy levels. The processor is also configured to receive an external input that sets a combination of weights respectively applied to the plurality of pieces of monochromatic image data. The processor is also configured to generate a synthetic image by applying the combination of the weights to the plurality of pieces of monochromatic image data. The medical imaging apparatus also includes a display configured to display the generated synthetic image.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus includes a radiation irradiator configured to irradiate radiation to an object; a radiation detector configured to detect an intensity of the radiation passing through the object; and a loader configured to load the object, and at least one of a movement speed of the loader and a range of radiation irradiation of the radiation irradiator is changed according to a change in the intensity of the radiation, when the change in the intensity of the radiation is greater than or equal to a threshold value.

Abstract: A tomography apparatus includes: an X-ray generator which emits X-rays; a controller which determines a first value based on a threshold dosage of the X-rays allowed for a subject and generates an absorbed-dose distribution diagram which indicates a location range of the subject in which, when the X-rays are irradiated to the subject based on an imaging condition, an absorbed dose of the X-ray has the first value; and an indicator showing the absorbed-dose distribution diagram.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of processing a medical image are provided. The apparatus is configured to generate a cross-sectional image of an object by transmitting X-rays through a region of the object, and includes an X-ray generator configured to generate the X-rays. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to determine sub-regions included in the region, based on positions of body parts included in the region, determine image qualities of the sub-regions based on types of the body parts included in the sub-regions, control doses of the X-rays based on the image qualities, and control the X-ray generator to transmit the controlled X-rays to the region.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus includes a radiation irradiator configured to irradiate radiation to an object; a radiation detector configured to detect an intensity of the radiation passing through the object; and a loader configured to load the object, and at least one of a movement speed of the loader and a range of radiation irradiation of the radiation irradiator is changed according to a change in the intensity of the radiation, when the change in the intensity of the radiation is greater than or equal to a threshold value.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus includes: a radiographic image obtainer configured to acquire a first radiographic image of an object; and a processor configured to obtain attenuation information of the object based on the first radiographic image, determine candidate tube voltages and tube currents based on a quality of a second radiographic image to be obtained, and determine expected exposure doses corresponding to the determined candidate tube voltages and tube currents.

Abstract: The medical information providing method includes: capturing a room image of an inside of an examination room in which an object is positioned for medical examination; obtaining diagnostic information of the object; and displaying the diagnostic information which is overlaid on the room image according to a first mode, on a display.