Abstract: A medical image capturing apparatus according to an embodiment includes image generation circuitry, detection circuitry, diagnosis support processing circuitry, setting circuitry, and imaging control circuitry. The image generation circuitry generates image data of a subject. The detection circuitry detects each of a plurality of parts of the subject in the image data generated as a positioning image. The diagnosis support processing circuitry executes diagnosis support processing corresponding to a predetermined part with regard to a region corresponding to the predetermined part of the subject detected. The setting circuitry sets an imaging condition of main imaging with respect to a part in which a lesion site is specified as a processing result of the diagnosis support processing. The imaging control circuitry controls an imaging mechanism to perform imaging with regard to an imaging region including the part in which the lesion site is specified based on the imaging condition.

Abstract: In an X-ray CT device according to an embodiment, reconstruction circuitry reconstructs a positioning image from projection data collected based on a detection signal of transmitted X-rays in positioning imaging performed at a first tube current. Circuitry detects body parts of a subject included in the positioning image. Storage stores information pieces relating to body parts, image quality levels for each of the information pieces relating to the body parts, and an X-ray count value corresponding to each of the image quality levels in an associated manner. The circuitry selects an image quality level corresponding to a desired body part. The circuitry acquires a second tube current based on the first tube current, an X-ray count value in the positioning imaging, and an X-ray count value associated with the selected image quality level. The circuitry controls an X-ray tube to perform main imaging based on the second tube current.

Abstract: An X-ray computer tomography (CT) apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry an operation to change information relating to a range of a part that is defined based on a plurality of anatomical landmarks in any one of image data of a subject and image data of a virtual patient image. The processing circuitry performs any one of a first setting processing and a second setting processing, the first setting processing of changing a part of the anatomical landmarks to define the range of the part, the second setting processing of setting, for a part of the anatomical landmarks, a position departed therefrom by a predetermined length in a predetermine direction as an actual anatomical landmark.

Abstract: An X-ray CT system is provided to achieve simplification and time-saving in the work of setting the subject in scanning position. An X-ray CT system as an embodiment comprises a patient table, a gantry apparatus, a formation unit, a drive unit, a storage unit, and a drive controller. The patient table has a top plate, on which the subject is placed. The gantry apparatus executes scanning on the subject by rotating a detector unit, which includes an X-ray tube and an X-ray detector set facing each other. The formation unit forms image data of the subject based on the data acquired by the scanning. The drive unit changes the relative position between the top plate and the detector unit. The storage unit stores relative position information that indicates the relative position applied for the scanning.

Abstract: A medical support device includes an arm having a drill attached at a tip part of the arm, a first position obtainer obtaining a representative position of the drill attached to the arm, a second position obtainer obtaining a bury start position, and a controller. The controller controls the arm and applies a burying reaction force to the drill in a burying direction, i.e., a direction from the bury start position to an inside of a implant area, when the representative position of the drill obtained by the first position obtainer is at the inside of the implant area relative to the bury start position.

Abstract: An imaging condition setting unit sets imaging conditions for a pre-contrast enhancement scan, a monitoring scan, and a post-contrast enhancement scan. A ROI setting unit sets a region of interest for the monitoring scan in a reference image generated by a reference image scan executed before the pre-contrast enhancement scan, the monitoring scan, and the post-contrast enhancement scan. The scan control unit controls an X-ray generation unit and an X-ray detection unit to sequentially execute, based on the imaging conditions, the pre-contrast enhancement scan, the monitoring scan, and the post-contrast enhancement scan.

Abstract: A robot device includes an arm, a force sensor, and an adjustment portion. The force sensor is provided at a front end portion of the arm and has a force detecting portion that detects an externally exerted force. The adjustment portion performs a zero point adjustment by setting a reference point of the force detected by the force sensor based on a detection result by the force sensor. The detection result is obtained when the force detecting portion of the force sensor is in a protected condition. The protected condition is a condition in which no load is applied on the force detecting portion of the force sensor. According to this robot device, a technology for accurately setting the reference point of the force detected by the force sensor can be provided.

Abstract: An imaging condition setting unit sets imaging conditions for a pre-contrast enhancement scan, a monitoring scan, and a post-contrast enhancement scan. A ROI setting unit sets a region of interest for the monitoring scan in a reference image generated by a reference image scan executed before the pre-contrast enhancement scan, the monitoring scan, and the post-contrast enhancement scan. The scan control unit controls an X-ray generation unit and an X-ray detection unit to sequentially execute, based on the imaging conditions, the pre-contrast enhancement scan, the monitoring scan, and the post-contrast enhancement scan.

Abstract: An X-ray CT apparatus, which is capable of quickly acquiring information for determining whether further CT imaging is required, is provided. The X-ray CT apparatus according to the embodiment comprises a reconstruction processor, a setting unit, and a controller. The reconstruction processor carries out first reconstruction processing to be carried out at a first image thickness based on detection data to be sequentially acquired by X-ray scanning of the desired site of a subject, and second reconstruction processing to be carried out at a second image thickness based on all detection data acquired by the X-ray scanning. The setting unit sets the first image thickness based on the second image thickness set in advance.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an image processing system includes a stereoscopic display device and an image processing apparatus. The stereoscopic display device is configured to enable a stereoscopic image constituted by using a predetermined parallax number of parallax images to be stereoscopically viewed. The image processing apparatus comprises a rendering processor configured to apply rendering processing to volume data serving as three-dimensional medical image data, a rendering processing controller configured to control the rendering processor so as to generate from the volume data a parallax image group composed of the predetermined parallax number or more of parallax images, and a storage controller configured to store in a memory the parallax image group generated by the rendering processor.

Abstract: It is to provide an X-ray CT apparatus, which can realize accuracy and efficiency in a puncturing work. An X-ray CT apparatus 1 creates volume data based on a result obtained by X-ray scanning of a subject E for medical practice with a puncture needle. The X-ray CT apparatus 1 comprises an image processor 42, and a display controller 44. The image processor 42 creates an image of the subject E obtained by scanning, which is performed in a state that the puncture needle is being inserted to the subject E, based on the volume data. The image processor 42 also creates a new planned image, based on displacement between a position of a specific region on an image based on second volume data and a position of a corresponding specific region in a first planned image, which is created based on a first volume data in advance and includes an image I of an insert passage for the puncture needle with respect to the subject E. The display controller 44 allows a display 46 to display a new planned image.

Abstract: In an X-ray computed-tomography apparatus of an embodiment, a reconstruction processing unit reconstructs image data based on projection data that is generated from output of an X-ray detector. A specifying unit specifies a scan position or a scan range for main scanning. A changing unit identifies characteristic points based on a structure inside the subject from image data and changes the scan position or the scan range specified by the specifying unit based on a result of checking data relating to the characteristic points and data relating to corresponding anatomical characteristic points in a virtual subject against each other.

Abstract: An imaging condition setting unit sets imaging conditions for a pre-contrast enhancement scan, a monitoring scan, and a post-contrast enhancement scan. A ROI setting unit sets a region of interest for the monitoring scan in a reference image generated by a reference image scan executed before the pre-contrast enhancement scan, the monitoring scan, and the post-contrast enhancement scan. The scan control unit controls an X-ray generation unit and an X-ray detection unit to sequentially execute, based on the imaging conditions, the pre-contrast enhancement scan, the monitoring scan, and the post-contrast enhancement scan.

Abstract: An image processing system according to an embodiment includes a first image creating unit, a second image creating unit, and a display controller. The first image creating unit creates a first image by performing a rendering processing on volume data which is three-dimensional medical image data. The second image creating unit creates a second image having a different stereoscopic effect from the first image by performing the rendering processing on the volume data. The display controller that controls to display the first image and the second image in a designated region that is designated in a display surface of a display unit and a background region other than the designated region, respectively.

Abstract: X-ray CT apparatus and display apparatus are provided such that the executed operation plan can be instantaneously figured out and a desired operation plan can be easily selected from a plurality of the executed operation plans. X-ray CT apparatus of the embodiments performs X-ray scans based on an operation plan including a scan condition for X-ray scanning of a subject. The X-ray CT apparatus includes a creating unit, and a display controller. The creating unit creates a list of plan information indicating individual contents of a plurality of operation plans executed to one subject. The display controller causes a display to display the list created.

Abstract: Techniques are provided that enable displaying of medical images that depict cyclic motions in the subject. An X-ray CT system scans, with X-rays, the subject whose targeted region is experiencing a cyclic motion and acquires detection data. This X-ray CT system comprises a reconstruction processor, a moving image creator, and a display controller. The reconstruction processor generates a plurality of sets of volumetric data based on a plurality of sets of detection data that have been acquired during one cycle of the cyclic motion. The moving-image creator creates a moving image that shows the cyclic motion, on the basis of at least a part of the plural sets of volumetric data. The display controller superposes the moving image over an image based on the volumetric data and displays these images on the display unit.

Abstract: It is to provide an X-ray CT apparatus, which can realize accuracy and efficiency in a puncturing work. An X-ray CT apparatus 1 creates volume data based on a result obtained by X-ray scanning of a subject E for medical practice with a puncture needle. The X-ray CT apparatus 1 comprises an image processor 42, and a display controller 44. The image processor 42 creates an image of the subject E obtained by scanning, which is performed in a state that the puncture needle is being inserted to the subject E, based on the volume data. The image processor 42 also creates a new planned image, based on displacement between a position of a specific region on an image based on second volume data and a position of a corresponding specific region in a first planned image, which is created based on a first volume data in advance and includes an image I of an insert passage for the puncture needle with respect to the subject E. The display controller 44 allows a display 46 to display a new planned image.

Abstract: An X-ray CT apparatus, which is capable of quickly acquiring information for determining whether further CT imaging is required, is provided. The X-ray CT apparatus according to the embodiment comprises a reconstruction processor, a setting unit, and a controller. The reconstruction processor carries out first reconstruction processing to be carried out at a first image thickness based on detection data to be sequentially acquired by X-ray scanning of the desired site of a subject, and second reconstruction processing to be carried out at a second image thickness based on all detection data acquired by the X-ray scanning. The setting unit sets the first image thickness based on the second image thickness set in advance.

Abstract: A technique is provided that makes it possible to easily recognize the pre-defined image on the image obtained in the present. An X-ray CT apparatus creates first volume data and second volume data based on the results of scanning a subject with X-rays at different timings. The X-ray CT apparatus comprises: a setter, a storage and a display controller. The setter is configured to set a specified setup image in regard to an image based on the first volume data. The storage is configured to store the setup image and a setup position thereof. The display controller is configured to cause a display to display an image based on the second volume data, as well as causing the setup image to be displayed in the position corresponding to the setup position in the image based on the second volume data.

Abstract: An X-ray CT system is provided to achieve simplification and time-saving in the work of setting the subject in scanning position. An X-ray CT system as an embodiment comprises a patient table, a gantry apparatus, a formation unit, a drive unit, a storage unit, and a drive controller. The patient table has a top plate, on which the subject is placed. The gantry apparatus executes scanning on the subject by rotating a detector unit, which includes an X-ray tube and an X-ray detector set facing each other. The formation unit forms image data of the subject based on the data acquired by the scanning. The drive unit changes the relative position between the top plate and the detector unit. The storage unit stores relative position information that indicates the relative position applied for the scanning.