Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus includes a state transition mode selection unit configured to select a state transition mode from among a first state transition mode of changing from a stand-by state to a ready-for-imaging state based on irradiation preparation start information about a radiation generation apparatus and a second state transition mode of changing from the stand-by state to the ready-for-imaging state based on other information excluding the irradiation preparation start information.

Abstract: A time synchronization system includes at least one time server and a plurality of time clients connected to each other via a network. The time client comprises: a communication unit configured to obtain time information of the time server by transmitting/receiving messages to/from the time server; and a time count control unit configured to synchronize time information of an internal timepiece with time information of the time server. The time count control unit controls transmission of the messages by adjusting transmission intervals of the messages to irregular intervals.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus includes a state transition mode selection unit configured to select a state transition mode from among a first state transition mode of changing from a stand-by state to a ready-for-imaging state based on irradiation preparation start information about a radiation generation apparatus and a second state transition mode of changing from the stand-by state to the ready-for-imaging state based on other information excluding the irradiation preparation start information.

Abstract: A radiation image capturing system includes a plurality of radiation image capturing apparatuses that each performs an image capturing operation to capture a radiation image based on radiation emitted from a radiation generating apparatus and transmitted through an object, a control apparatus that communicates with the plurality of radiation image capturing apparatuses, a calculation unit that calculates information about similarity between the radiation image and a reference image, and an image acquisition unit that acquires the radiation image from the radiation image capturing apparatus selected from the plurality of radiation image capturing apparatuses based on the information about similarity.

Abstract: A time synchronization system includes at least one time server and a plurality of time clients connected to each other via a network. The time client comprises: a communication unit configured to obtain time information of the time server by transmitting/receiving messages to/from the time server; and a time count control unit configured to synchronize time information of an internal timepiece with time information of the time server. The time count control unit controls transmission of the messages by adjusting transmission intervals of the messages to irregular intervals.

Abstract: In a radiographic system in which long length imaging is performed by combining a plurality of radiographic apparatuses whose preparatory periods from a request of radiation exposure to start of accumulation are different, a control apparatus controls the plurality of radiographic apparatuses and a radiation generation apparatus so that an exposure period of the radiation generation apparatus is included in a period in which accumulation periods of all the radiographic apparatuses overlap.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging system includes a repeater, a radiographic imaging apparatus, and a control apparatus. The control apparatus controls the radiographic imaging apparatus. The repeater controls timing to emit radiation from a radiation source. The radiographic imaging apparatus includes a communication circuit that wirelessly communicates with an external device in a first communication mode and a second communication mode in which power consumption is lower than that in the first communication mode. The radiographic imaging apparatus also includes a communication control unit that controls the communication circuit so that, when receiving an instruction to start preparation for imaging, the communication circuit operates in the first communication mode until receiving a signal for emission of radiation from the repeater.

Abstract: A radiation imaging control apparatus includes an exposure switch configured to instruct radiation emission, an acquisition unit configured to acquire a first signal indicating that the exposure switch is pressed, a first connection unit configured to detachably connect with a control unit of a radiant ray detector to transmit a second signal indicating the driving state of the radiant ray detector, a second connection unit configured to detachably connect with a control unit of a radiant ray generation apparatus to transmit a specific signal, and a control unit configured to perform control to output the specific signal via the second connection unit upon acquisition of the first and second signals, wherein the second connection unit is a connector for making wired connection.

Abstract: A radiography system for executing long-length imaging by using a plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire respective states of the plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses, and a state control unit configured to shift power consumption of one radiation imaging apparatus to a same state as that of another radiation imaging apparatus based on the respective states acquired by the acquisition unit in a case where at least the one radiation imaging apparatus from among the plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses is in a state where the power consumption is higher than that of the another radiation imaging apparatus.

Abstract: A radiation image capturing system includes a plurality of radiation image capturing apparatuses that each performs an image capturing operation to capture a radiation image based on radiation emitted from a radiation generating apparatus and transmitted through an object, a control apparatus that communicates with the plurality of radiation image capturing apparatuses, a calculation unit that calculates information about similarity between the radiation image and a reference image, and an image acquisition unit that acquires the radiation image from the radiation image capturing apparatus selected from the plurality of radiation image capturing apparatuses based on the information about similarity.

Abstract: In a radiographic system in which long length imaging is performed by combining a plurality of radiographic apparatuses whose preparatory periods from a request of radiation exposure to start of accumulation are different, a control apparatus controls the plurality of radiographic apparatuses and a radiation generation apparatus so that an exposure period of the radiation generation apparatus is included in a period in which accumulation periods of all the radiographic apparatuses overlap.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a radiation sensor, including pixels each for obtaining electric charges, includes: a control unit configured to start driving for imaging in response to radiation irradiation, and stop the driving when a first time elapses after the start of the driving; and a receiving unit configured to externally receive a predetermined instruction signal. The control unit is configured to, in response to reception of the predetermined instruction signal, control a state of the radiation sensor based on a difference between the first time and a second time from the start of the driving to the reception of the predetermined instruction signal.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging system includes a repeater, a radiographic imaging apparatus, and a control apparatus. The control apparatus controls the radiographic imaging apparatus. The repeater controls timing to emit radiation from a radiation source. The radiographic imaging apparatus includes a communication circuit that wirelessly communicates with an external device in a first communication mode and a second communication mode in which power consumption is lower than that in the first communication mode. The radiographic imaging apparatus also includes a communication control unit that controls the communication circuit so that, when receiving an instruction to start preparation for imaging, the communication circuit operates in the first communication mode until receiving a signal for emission of radiation from the repeater.

Abstract: A radiographing system includes a plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses and a control apparatus. The control apparatus includes a memory, a processor, a shifting unit, a determining unit, and a disabling unit. The shifting unit shifts the radiation imaging apparatus into the radiographing enabled state in which radiation is detected and a radiographic image is generated. The determining unit determine whether to disable shifting the radiation imaging apparatus into the radiographing enabled state based on control for radiographing using a different radiation imaging apparatus currently in the radiographing enabled state. The disabling unit disables shifting the radiation imaging apparatus into the radiographing enabled state based on a determination result.

Abstract: A radiation imaging apparatus including a radiation detection unit in which a plurality of photoelectric conversion devices configured to convert radiation into electric charges are arranged and a communication unit configured to output image data formed from electric charges read out from the photoelectric conversion devices includes a setting unit configured to perform setting for connecting the communication unit wirelessly to an external apparatus, by executing processing based on a plurality of setting methods.

Abstract: A radiographing system includes a plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses and a control apparatus. The control apparatus includes a memory, a processor, a shifting unit, a determining unit, and a disabling unit. The shifting unit shifts the radiation imaging apparatus into the radiographing enabled state in which radiation is detected and a radiographic image is generated. The determining unit determine whether to disable shifting the radiation imaging apparatus into the radiographing enabled state based on control for radiographing using a different radiation imaging apparatus currently in the radiographing enabled state. The disabling unit disables shifting the radiation imaging apparatus into the radiographing enabled state based on a determination result.

Abstract: A radiation imaging system comprises: a radiation imaging apparatus; an entry apparatus which is associated with a radiation generator; wherein the entry apparatus is configured, in response to a request received from the radiation imaging apparatus via a close proximity wireless communication connection, to send information to the radiation imaging apparatus via the close proximity wireless communication connection for connecting the radiation imaging apparatus to a wireless LAN; wherein the close proximity wireless communication connection has a communication range shorter than that of a wireless LAN; and a control unit for controlling the radiation generator and the radiation imaging apparatus, which has connected to the wireless LAN based on the information which has been sent from the entry apparatus via the close proximity wireless communication connection.

Abstract: A radiography system for executing long-length imaging by using a plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire respective states of the plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses, and a state control unit configured to shift power consumption of one radiation imaging apparatus to a same state as that of another radiation imaging apparatus based on the respective states acquired by the acquisition unit in a case where at least the one radiation imaging apparatus from among the plurality of radiation imaging apparatuses is in a state where the power consumption is higher than that of the another radiation imaging apparatus.

Abstract: A radiation imaging control apparatus includes an exposure switch configured to instruct radiation emission, an acquisition unit configured to acquire a first signal indicating that the exposure switch is pressed, a first connection unit configured to detachably connect with a control unit of a radiant ray detector to transmit a second signal indicating the driving state of the radiant ray detector, a second connection unit configured to detachably connect with a control unit of a radiant ray generation apparatus to transmit a specific signal, and a control unit configured to perform control to output the specific signal via the second connection unit upon acquisition of the first and second signals, wherein the second connection unit is a connector for making wired connection.

Abstract: A graphics rendering and editing apparatus includes a rendering unit configured to render a graphic object, a position specifying unit configured to specify a pre-change position and a post-change position of an arbitrary point on the graphic object, an attribute specifying unit configured to specify a deformation attribute of the graphic object, the deformation attribute being related to how the graphic object is deformed as a position of the arbitrary point changes, and a deformation unit configured to deform, when the position specifying unit has specified the pre-change position and the post-change position the graphic object in accordance with the pre-change position, the post-change position, and the attribute specified by the attribute specifying unit.