Abstract: Disclosed is a radiation image processing device that includes a storage unit; and a control unit that performs a control operation to associate a plurality of images of an object captured with radiation from different angles, with information about stereoscopic viewing conditions under which stereoscopic viewing has been performed with the plurality of images, the plurality of images associated with the information being stored into the storage unit through the control operation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radiation image capturing apparatus including a storage unit that stores imaging site information associated with default image capturing angle information about a radiation image to be captured first among a plurality of radiation images of an object captured from different angles with a radiation ray emitted from a radiation source; a radiation source holding unit that holds the radiation source, with an angle of the radiation source being variable; a display unit that displays the default image capturing angle information associated with the imaging site information, the default image capturing angle information being displayed as initial image capturing angle information and variable information; a receiving unit that receives change information about the initial image capturing angle information; and a control unit that controls the radiation source holding unit to change the angle of the radiation source, based on the change information received by the receiving unit.

Abstract: In a mammography system including a face guard, it is possible to prevent a human subject whose head is in close contact with the face guard from losing her posture and being in an unstable state. In a mammography system which includes a shield member for preventing radiation from being irradiated onto the face of the human subject, a radiation source which irradiates radiation is moved, such that, when radiation in two radiographing directions is irradiated from two focal positions distant from the chest wall of the human subject in a forward direction, the shield member is configured to be fixed at a predetermined position in the forward direction without being interlocking with the movement of the radiation source.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radiation image processing device including a storage unit; and a control unit that performs a control operation to associate a radiation image used in making a diagnosis among a plurality of radiation images of an object with information indicating that the radiation image used in making the diagnosis is a diagnosis confirmation image, the plurality of radiation images being captured with radiation from different angles, and to store the radiation image used in making the diagnosis together with the information into the storage unit.

Abstract: The X-ray imaging system includes an X-ray source, a console, an X-ray controller for controlling an operation of the X-ray source according to X-ray control parameters set by the console, and an X-ray detector for detecting X-ray radiated from the X-ray source and transmitted through a subject and thereby outputting an image signal of an X-ray image of the subject. The console includes an input unit for entering the X-ray control parameters, which are information for controlling the operations of the X-ray source and a controller for holding setting range information representing an allowable range of values of the X-ray control parameters and making a judgment as to whether values of the entered X-ray control parameters are settable values according to the setting range information and informing an user of the console of the judgment.

Abstract: Stereoscopic images of a pair of left and right breasts are displayed in a comparatively readable manner by matching the sense of depths of each stereoscopic image. In a mammography displaying system that captures a plurality of images having parallax for each of a pair of left and right breasts while a pair of the left and right breasts are compressed, respectively and displays a stereoscopic image having a plurality of images regarding one of the breasts and a stereoscopic image having a plurality of images regarding the other breast on display unit in a comparatively readable manner, there are provided compressed thickness detection unit 34 for detecting compressed thicknesses for each of the breasts when images are captured; and imaging control unit 2a and 31 for capturing a plurality of images by enlarging parallax as the detected compressed thickness is small.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radiation image capturing apparatus that includes: an image capturing unit configured to irradiate an object with a radiation ray at a plurality of angles to capture a plurality of radiation images; a display unit that displays a first radiation image captured by irradiating the object at a first predetermined angle; a receiving unit that receives image capturing necessity information for a second radiation image to be captured by irradiating the object at a second predetermined angle that is different from the first predetermined angle; and a control unit that controls the image capturing unit to capture the second radiation image when the image capturing necessity information received by the receiving unit indicates that image capturing is necessary, and controls the image capturing unit not to capture the second radiation image when the image capturing necessity information received by the receiving unit indicates that image capturing is unnecessary.

Abstract: According to the method for producing bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide salt of the present invention, the method for producing fluorosulfate, and the method for producing bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide onium salt, first, an aqueous solution is prepared by dissolving a mixed liquid containing bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide and fluorosulfonic acid in water. Then, the aqueous solution is neutralized with an alkaline compound, producing bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide salt and fluorosulfate. In the methods, bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide salt, fluorosulfate, and bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide onium salt can be obtained safely and easily.

Abstract: According to the method for producing bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide of the present invention, first, an unreacted mixed liquid is prepared by mixing a first fluorosulfonic acid with urea in a condition free of a chemical reaction between the first fluorosulfonic acid and urea. Then, the unreacted mixed liquid is dripped into a heated second fluorosulfonic acid or a heated bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide, allowing a chemical reaction between fluorosulfonic acid and urea to proceed. In this method, generation of carbon dioxide gas and heat during the chemical reaction can be controlled.

Abstract: There is provided a radiographic image detection device including: a radiation detection portion that includes an irradiation surface at which radiation is irradiated and is provided, at a plurality of locations on side faces, with attachment portions at which a handle is attachable, the radiation detection portion detecting radiation that has passed through a subject of imaging and been irradiated through the irradiation surface, and outputting image information that represents a radiographic image in accordance with detected radiation amounts; and a handle portion that is attachable and detachable at the attachment portions.

Abstract: A portable radiographic apparatus system reduces the number of types of spare rechargeable battery. A first rechargeable battery for operation of a portable radiographic apparatus has the same shape and characteristics as a second rechargeable battery for operation of a portable X-ray source. The first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery are interchangeable. When, in order capture images during a visit to an individual's home or a visit to a nursing facility, the portable radiographic apparatus and the portable X-ray source are taken to the visit destination, spare rechargeable batteries must be taken in case of trouble with the rechargeable batteries. Because the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery are interchangeable, by bringing either the first rechargeable battery or the second rechargeable battery, trouble can be addressed if it arises. In this way, the number of types of spare rechargeable battery can be reduced.

Abstract: A diagnostic device system has a weight-reduced rechargeable battery. When a portable radiographic apparatus and a portable X-ray source are carried to and used for imaging at a private home or a care home, the portable radiographic apparatus and the portable X-ray source are loaded on an automobile. When the charge amount of rechargeable batteries for operation housed in the portable radiographic apparatus or the portable X-ray source loaded on the automobile is low, or when there are plural destinations and the charge amount of the rechargeable batteries becomes low, a rechargeable battery for charging mounted on the automobile is used to charge the rechargeable batteries for operation while traveling. Because the rechargeable batteries for operation are charged while traveling, a large number of rechargeable batteries for operation does not need to be charged in advance, whereby the weight of the rechargeable batteries for operation can be reduced.

Abstract: A radiographic image detection device includes a radiation detector and a handle portion. The radiation detector detects radiation that has passed through a subject and has been irradiated thereon, and outputs image information expressing a radiographic image corresponding to a detected radiation amount. The handle portion is provided at a side surface of the radiation detector and configured to be grasped, and has a notification section that gives notice of an operating state of the radiation detector.

Abstract: A portable radiographic imaging device and a portable X-ray source, that operate due to a first and second rechargeable battery respectively, can be accommodated in an accommodating case that is portable. While the accommodating case is being transported, a charging circuit provided in the accommodating case acquires electric power from a third rechargeable battery accommodated in the accommodating case, and charges the first and second rechargeable batteries. In this way, by accommodating the portable radiographic imaging device and the portable X-ray source in the accommodating case, the rechargeable batteries for the portable radiographic imaging device and the portable X-ray source are charged during transport.

Abstract: A radiation imaging system has a radiation generation device, an FPD cassette, and a console. The console judges whether or not the FPD cassette is in a good communication state repeatedly once every thirty seconds. Upon receiving a radiography order, the console changes repetition intervals from thirty seconds to three seconds, and keeps judging the communication state of the FPD cassette. The repeated judgment is continued until a shutter button is pressed. Upon the press of the shutter button, the radiation generation device emits radiation to carry out radiography.

Abstract: A current charge level of a battery presently used for supplying a wirelessly communicable cassette is detected and transmitted to a console of an X-ray imaging apparatus. In the console, a power consumption calculator calculates an estimated amount of power consumption by the cassette for each of received orders for inspections. When a new order for inspection is received, or one of the ordered inspections is canceled or finished, or the battery of the cassette is replaced, the last inspection until which the presently used battery can effectively supply the cassette is determined among the ordered inspections on the basis of the detected current charge level and the estimated power consumption amounts for the individual inspections, to display a message prompting to replace the presently used battery before the end of the determined last inspection.

Abstract: A radiation imaging system includes a radiation imaging cassette and a console device. A communication mode between the cassette and the console device is switchable between a wired mode and a wireless mode. Due to shortage of a battery of the cassette, the communication mode is switched to the wired mode to start charging the battery and send image data from the cassette to the console device through a cable. The console device has first and second judging sections. The first judging section judges whether or not a charge level of the battery exceeds a predetermined threshold value. The second judging section judges whether or not radiography is in progress. If it is judged that the charge level of the battery exceeds the predetermined threshold value and the radiography is not in progress, a window that indicates permission for switching to the wireless mode is displayed on a monitor.

Abstract: There is provided an image capturing control apparatus including: a communication unit which communicates with a radiographic imaging apparatus which captures a radiographic image represented by irradiated radiation and generates image information indicating the captured radiographic image; a radiation irradiating unit which is provided with a radiation source for generating the radiation and irradiates the radiation from the radiation source; a storage unit which stores correction information for correcting the radiographic image generated by the radiographic imaging apparatus; and a controller which controls an alarm unit to issue an alarm in a case where the radiation source provided to the radiation irradiating unit or a part which influences irradiation by the radiation source is replaced.

Abstract: At least one of conditions including that power is applied to a radiation detector, that a predetermined time period has elapsed from the application of power, and that the radiation detector is connected is detected. When at least one of the conditions is detected, determination is made as to whether or not calibration information of the currently used radiation detector is appropriate. If a negative determination is made, control is exerted to enable calibration.

Abstract: In a dust collector, a main body includes a motor and a rotary fan. The rotary fan is to be driven by the motor to suck air from outside through an intake port provided at the main body. A receptacle unit configured to allow a battery pack to be attached thereto and an exhaust port configured to allow a dust bag to be detachably attached thereto are provided at the main body. A handle capable of being grasped and a belt fastening part configured to allow a belt to be fastened thereto are also provided at the main body. At an underside of the main body, a supporting surface is provided which is configured to allow the dust collector with the dust bag and the battery pack attached to the exhaust port and to the receptacle unit respectively to be placed thereon.