Abstract: According to one embodiment, an X-ray diagnosis apparatus includes a table, an imaging unit, and processing circuitry. The table includes a table top on which a subject is placed. The imaging unit includes an X-ray tube which emits X-rays to the subject and an X-ray detector which detects the X-rays. The processing circuitry detects contact between an object and at least one of the imaging unit and the table. The processing circuitry executes control to display contact position information relating to a position in contact with the object based on a detection result.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry sets a plurality of ROIs in a first X-ray image. The processing circuitry calculates a statistical value for each ROI based on a plurality of values of pixels included in each ROI, thereby obtaining a plurality of statistical values. The processing circuitry acquires a threshold value for each statistical value. The processing circuitry determines a set of X-ray conditions relating to capturing of a second X-ray image subsequent to the first X-ray image based on the statistical value and the threshold value relating to each ROI.

Abstract: The X-ray imaging apparatus according to the embodiment includes an X-ray irradiator and processing circuitry. The X-ray irradiator is placed in a surgery room. The processing circuitry is configured to sequentially acquire a position of each staff member presenting in the surgery room during a procedure using the X-ray irradiator. The processing circuitry is configured to sequentially acquire an exposure dose of each staff member from a dosimeter. The processing circuitry is configured to associate the position of each staff member and the exposure dose of each staff member with a time, and sequentially record association data in a memory circuit. The processing circuitry is configured to display association data indicating a relation between the position of each staff member and the exposure dose of each staff member in an identifiable manner on a display.

Abstract: An X-ray diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes an X-ray limiter having four diaphragm blades; and a console on which four physical operating units that correspond to the four diaphragm blades are placed at four positions. When viewed from the side of the operator of the console, the four operating units are placed on the far side, the near side, the left side, and the right side. The far-side operating unit, the near-side operating unit, the left-side operating unit, and the right-side operating unit correspond to the upper diaphragm blade, the lower diaphragm blade, the left-side diaphragm blade, and the right-side diaphragm blade, respectively, with reference to an X-ray image displayed in a display.

Abstract: An X-ray diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a table including a tabletop on which a patient is placed; an imaging unit including an X-ray tube to radiate X-rays onto the patient and an X-ray detector to detect X-rays; a maneuvering unit including a handle unit that is provided with contact sensors to detect contact made by an operator and is gripped by the operator and being configured to receive a maneuver to bring into operation the imaging unit and/or the table according to an operation of the handle unit; and a processing circuitry that judges whether the imaging unit and/or the table is to be brought into operation on the basis of detection results obtained by the contact sensors and that brings the imaging unit and/or the table into operation in accordance with a result of the judgment and the maneuver performed on the maneuvering unit.

Abstract: An X-ray diagnosis apparatus includes an X-ray limiter having four diaphragm blades and a console on which four physical operating units that correspond to the four diaphragm blades are placed at four positions. When viewed from the side of the operator of the console, the four operating units are placed on the far side, the near side, the left side, and the right side. The far-side operating unit, the near-side operating unit, the left-side operating unit, and the right-side operating unit correspond to the upper diaphragm blade, the lower diaphragm blade, the left-side diaphragm blade, and the right-side diaphragm blade, respectively, with reference to an X-ray image displayed in a display.

Abstract: An operation device comprises a detector configured to detect an operation on a virtual switch by an operator to operate an X-ray irradiation in an X-ray diagnosis apparatus, wherein the virtual switch is virtually set at a position settled relatively with respect to the operator and output circuitry configured to output a detection result of the operation detected by the detector to the X-ray diagnosis apparatus to be operated. This device eliminates the need for looking away from a display monitor every time the operator operates the X-ray diagnosis apparatus.

Abstract: An X-ray diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a table including a tabletop on which a patient is placed; an imaging unit including an X-ray tube to radiate X-rays onto the patient and an X-ray detector to detect X-rays; a maneuvering unit including a handle unit that is provided with contact sensors to detect contact made by an operator and is gripped by the operator and being configured to receive a maneuver to bring into operation the imaging unit and/or the table according to an operation of the handle unit; and a processing circuitry that judges whether the imaging unit and/or the table is to be brought into operation on the basis of detection results obtained by the contact sensors and that brings the imaging unit and/or the table into operation in accordance with a result of the judgment and the maneuver performed on the maneuvering unit.

Abstract: An X-ray diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes an X-ray limiter having four diaphragm blades; and a console on which four physical operating units that correspond to the four diaphragm blades are placed at four positions. When viewed from the side of the operator of the console, the four operating units are placed on the far side, the near side, the left side, and the right side. The far-side operating unit, the near-side operating unit, the left-side operating unit, and the right-side operating unit correspond to the upper diaphragm blade, the lower diaphragm blade, the left-side diaphragm blade, and the right-side diaphragm blade, respectively, with reference to an X-ray image displayed in a display.

Abstract: An X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to one embodiment comprises an X-ray tube, an X-ray detector, a holding mechanism, position specifying circuitry and control circuitry. The X-ray detector detects the X-ray which has been generated by the X-ray tube and has passed through an object placed on a top of a bed movable in an examination room. The holding mechanism holds the X-ray tube and the X-ray detector, and movable in the examination room. The position specifying circuitry specifies a position of the holding mechanism in the examination room and a position of the bed in the examination room. The control circuitry controls the holding mechanism in order to change a position and angle of the holding mechanism based on the position of the holding mechanism and the position of the bed.

Abstract: An X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to one embodiment comprises an X-ray tube, an X-ray detector, a holding mechanism, position specifying circuitry and control circuitry. The X-ray detector detects the X-ray which has been generated by the X-ray tube and has passed through an object placed on a top of a bed movable in an examination room. The holding mechanism holds the X-ray tube and the X-ray detector, and movable in the examination room. The position specifying circuitry specifies a position of the holding mechanism in the examination room and a position of the bed in the examination room. The control circuitry controls the holding mechanism in order to change a position and angle of the holding mechanism based on the position of the holding mechanism and the position of the bed.

Abstract: A coupling for vertical connection in sewage plumbing used in tall and high-rise buildings, is disclosed. The coupling is equipped in its inside walls with a pair of vortical blades for descending sewage streams from the upper floors into the coupling to impinge on their top blade surface to flow sideways into a spiral flow down the coupling. The more intense vortex streams developed, the faster the streams fall along the plumbing. For a vortex generates a vertical column of upwardly moving ventilative air in the center of the sewage streams, smoothing the descent of the drainage. Moreover, the top and bottom blades are mounted at different levels of height inside the coupling, and circumferentially displaced to each other so as to form a V-shape as seen in the horizonal projection view.