Patents by Inventor Torbjorn Hjarn
Torbjorn Hjarn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11397268Abstract: There is provided an edge-on x-ray detector configured for detecting incoming x-rays. The edge-on x-ray detector includes a plurality of adjacent x-ray sensors, and each x-ray sensor is oriented edge-on to incoming x-rays. The x-ray sensors are arranged side-by-side and/or lined up one after the other, and the interspacing between the x-ray sensors is at least partly filled with a gap filling material including a mixture or compound of resin and metal disulfide.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2021Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: PRISMATIC SENSORS ABInventors: Torbjörn Hjärn, Hans Bornefalk, Martin Sjölin
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Publication number: 20210278554Abstract: There is provided an edge-on x-ray detector configured for detecting incoming x-rays. The edge-on x-ray detector includes a plurality of adjacent x-ray sensors, and each x-ray sensor is oriented edge-on to incoming x-rays. The x-ray sensors are arranged side-by-side and/or lined up one after the other, and the interspacing between the x-ray sensors is at least partly filled with a gap filling material including a mixture or compound of resin and metal disulfide.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Torbjörn HJÄRN, Hans BORNEFALK, Martin SJÖLIN
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Patent number: 11086032Abstract: There is provided an edge-on x-ray detector configured for detecting incoming x-rays. The edge-on x-ray detector includes a plurality of adjacent x-ray sensors, and each x-ray sensor is oriented edge-on to incoming x-rays. The x-ray sensors are arranged side-by-side and/or lined up one after the other, and the interspacing between the x-ray sensors is at least partly filled with a gap filling material including a mixture or compound of resin and metal disulfide.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: PRISMATIC SENSORS ABInventors: Torbjörn Hjärn, Hans Bornefalk, Martin Sjölin
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Patent number: 11054532Abstract: There is provided an x-ray detector having a number of x-ray detector sub-modules. Each detector sub-module is an edge-on detector sub-module having an array of detector elements extending in at least two directions, wherein one of the directions has a component in the direction of incoming x-rays. The detector sub-modules are stacked one after the other and/or arranged side-by-side. For at least part of the detector sub-modules, the detector sub-modules are arranged for providing a gap between adjacent detector sub-modules, where at least part of the gap is not directed linearly towards the x-ray focal point of an x-ray source.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignees: PRISMATIC SENSORS AB, GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Torbjörn Hjärn, Brian David Yanoff, Brian Breuer, Brian Joseph Graves, Cheng Xu, Biju Jacob, Peter Michael Edic, Gregory Scott Zeman
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Patent number: 10682107Abstract: Three-dimensional imaging of a breast tissue is achieved by acquiring a series of X-ray projection images from various angles. A three-dimensional image constructed from the projection images by a computer provides information to the operator to select a coordinate point within the breast from which to obtain a biopsy sample. Acquisition of projection images and construction of three-dimensional images is continued during the insertion of the needle into the breast, during positioning the needle towards the coordinate point, during the sampling and after the sampling. The advantages of utilizing tomosynthesis for breast tissue imaging over stereo imaging include better image quality, easier coordinate measurements within a tissue, ease of use of the equipment by the medical personnel, and fewer image artifact problems.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: PHILIPS DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY SWEDEN ABInventors: Torbjörn Hjärn, Magnus Hemmendorff
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Patent number: 10575801Abstract: A photon-counting detector includes a first subset of detector modules and at least one second subset of detector modules. Each detector module has power-consuming circuitry. Power-consuming circuitry of detector modules in the first subset is configured, in an operational mode in which the detector modules are powered on, to consume a first amount of power. Correspondingly, power-consuming circuitry of detector modules in the at least one second subset is configured, in the operational mode, to consume a second amount of power that is lower than the first amount of power.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: PRISMATIC SENSORS ABInventors: Mats Danielsson, Staffan Karlsson, Xuejin Liu, Martin Sjölin, Anders Björklid, Torbjörn Hjärn
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Patent number: 10542943Abstract: The present invention relates to mammography, e.g. tomosynthesis mammography. In order to provide a mammography X-ray imaging with improved data quality, a mammography X-ray imaging system (10) for tomosynthesis mammography is provided that comprises an X-ray source (12), an X-ray detector (14), a support structure (22), and a breast support (18) with a breast support surface (20). The X-ray source and the X-ray detector are mounted on an upwardly extending scan arm (24); the X-ray source is mounted on the scan arm above the breast support and the X-ray detector is mounted below the breast support. The scan arm is movably mounted to the support structure to perform a swivelling motion about a rotation axis (26) located below the breast support. During the swivelling motion, the scan arm swivels about the rotation axis such that the X-ray source and the X-ray detector perform a scan motion and an object on the breast support is radiated from different angular directions.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Torbjorn Hjarn, Bo Frånberg
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Publication number: 20190383955Abstract: There is provided an x-ray detector having a number of x-ray detector sub-modules. Each detector sub-module is an edge-on detector sub-module having an array of detector elements extending in at least two directions, wherein one of the directions has a component in the direction of incoming x-rays. The detector sub-modules are stacked one after the other and/or arranged side-by-side. For at least part of the detector sub-modules, the detector sub-modules are arranged for providing a gap between adjacent detector sub-modules, where at least part of the gap is not directed linearly towards the x-ray focal point of an x-ray source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Torbjörn HJÄRN, Brian David YANOFF, Brian BREUER, Brian Joseph GRAVES, Cheng XU, Biju JACOB, Peter Michael EDIC, Gregory Scott ZEMAN
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Patent number: 10386506Abstract: Disclosed is an edge-on photon counting detector and a method for manufacturing a charge collecting side of such detector. The edge-on photon counting detector comprises a semi-conducting substrate. The semi-conducting substrate comprises, a first end adapted to face an x-ray source and a second end opposite the first end in the direction of incoming x-rays, and at least one strip having N depth segments, N?2, each of the depth segments comprising a charge collecting metal electrode and a charge collecting side comprising doped regions and insulating regions, wherein each of the charge collecting metal electrodes is arranged over a corresponding doped region and is connected to a respective routing trace arranged on the insulating regions, the respective routing trace being adapted to conduct signals from the charge collecting metal electrode to a read-out pad E, connectable to front-end electronics, arranged at the second end.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: PRISMATIC SENSORS ABInventors: Mats Danielsson, Staffan Karlsson, Torbjörn Hjarn, Cheng Xu
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Publication number: 20180329082Abstract: Disclosed is an edge-on photon counting detector and a method for manufacturing a charge collecting side of such detector. The edge-on photon counting detector includes a semi-conducting substrate. The semi-conducting substrate includes, a first end adapted to face an x-ray source and a second end opposite the first end in the direction of incoming x-rays, and at least one strip having N depth segments, N?2, each of the depth segments including a charge collecting metal electrode and a charge collecting side including doped regions and insulating regions, wherein each of the charge collecting metal electrodes is arranged over a corresponding doped region and is connected to a respective routing trace arranged on the insulating regions, the respective routing trace being adapted to conduct signals from the charge collecting metal electrode to a read-out pad E, connectable to front-end electronics, arranged at the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2017Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Mats DANIELSSON, Staffan KARLSSON, Torbjorn HJARN, Cheng XU
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Publication number: 20180329083Abstract: Disclosed is an edge-on photon counting detector and a method for manufacturing a charge collecting side of such detector. The edge-on photon counting detector comprises a semi-conducting substrate. The semi-conducting substrate comprises, a first end adapted to face an x-ray source and a second end opposite the first end in the direction of incoming x-rays, and at least one strip having N depth segments, N?2, each of the depth segments comprising a charge collecting metal electrode and a charge collecting side comprising doped regions and insulating regions, wherein each of the charge collecting metal electrodes is arranged over a corresponding doped region and is connected to a respective routing trace arranged on the insulating regions, the respective routing trace being adapted to conduct signals from the charge collecting metal electrode to a read-out pad E, connectable to front-end electronics, arranged at the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Mats DANIELSSON, Staffan KARLSSON, Torbjörn HJARN, Cheng XU
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Patent number: 10126437Abstract: Disclosed is an edge-on photon counting detector and a method for manufacturing a charge collecting side of such detector. The edge-on photon counting detector includes a semi-conducting substrate. The semi-conducting substrate includes, a first end adapted to face an x-ray source and a second end opposite the first end in the direction of incoming x-rays, and at least one strip having N depth segments, N?2, each of the depth segments including a charge collecting metal electrode and a charge collecting side including doped regions and insulating regions, wherein each of the charge collecting metal electrodes is arranged over a corresponding doped region and is connected to a respective routing trace arranged on the insulating regions, the respective routing trace being adapted to conduct signals from the charge collecting metal electrode to a read-out pad E, connectable to front-end electronics, arranged at the second end.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: PRISMATIC SENSORS ABInventors: Mats Danielsson, Staffan Karlsson, Torbjorn Hjarn, Cheng Xu
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Publication number: 20180042562Abstract: A photon-counting detector includes a first subset of detector modules and at least one second subset of detector modules. Each detector module has power-consuming circuitry. Power-consuming circuitry of detector modules in the first subset is configured, in an operational mode in which the detector modules are powered on, to consume a first amount of power. Correspondingly, power-consuming circuitry of detector modules in the at least one second subset is configured, in the operational mode, to consume a second amount of power that is lower than the first amount of power.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Mats DANIELSSON, Staffan KARLSSON, Xuejin LIU, Martin SJÖLIN, Anders BJÖRKLID, Torbjörn HJÄRN
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Publication number: 20170347972Abstract: The present invention relates to mammography, e.g. tomosynthesis mammography. In order to provide a mammography X-ray imaging with improved data quality, a mammography X-ray imaging system (10) for tomosynthesis mammography is provided that comprises an X-ray source (12), an X-ray detector (14), a support structure (22), and a breast support (18) with a breast support surface (20). The X-ray source and the X-ray detector are mounted on an upwardly extending scan arm (24); the X-ray source is mounted on the scan arm above the breast support and the X-ray detector is mounted below the breast support. The scan arm is movably mounted to the support structure to perform a swivelling motion about a rotation axis (26) located below the breast support. During the swivelling motion, the scan arm swivels about the rotation axis such that the X-ray source and the X-ray detector perform a scan motion and an object on the breast support is radiated from different angular directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Torbjorn HJARN, Bo FRÅNBERG
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Patent number: 9597040Abstract: According to one embodiment, the x-ray apparatus includes an x-ray source adapted to emit an x-ray beam and a detector adapted to receive the x-ray beam of the x-ray source. The x-ray source is adapted to be moved in relation to a first portion of the x-ray apparatus and the detector is adapted to be moved in relation to a first portion of the x-ray apparatus. A control unit controls the movement of the x-ray source and detector. The x-ray source and the detector are adapted to rotate in relation to a first portion of the x-ray apparatus. Further, the x-ray beam is directed essentially towards the detector during the movement of the x-ray source and the detector.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Magnus Hemmendorff, Torbjorn Hjarn
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Patent number: 9460822Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an X-ray apparatus comprising an X-ray source, an x-ray detector, and at least a first collimator having a first active position and a second collimator having a second active position for forming a bundle of X-ray beams, wherein both of said active positions are located in a substantially straight path between said X-ray source and said detector, but at different distances from said X-ray source. The X-ray apparatus further comprises a selector arrangement for switching one of said first or second collimators in said first or second active position, whereby when one of said first or second collimators is in an active position the other collimator is in an inactive position.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Mats Danielsson, Torbjörn Hjärn, Daniel Säll, Markus Wahlberg
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Patent number: 9451923Abstract: According to one embodiment, the x-ray apparatus comprises an x-ray source adapted to emit an x-ray beam, a detector adapted to receive the x-ray beam of the x-ray source, wherein the x-ray source is adapted to be moved in relation to a first portion of the x-ray apparatus, wherein the detector is adapted to be moved in relation to a first portion of the x-ray apparatus, the x-ray apparatus further comprising a control unit for controlling the movement of the x-ray source and detector, wherein the x-ray source and the detector are adapted to rotate in relation to a first portion of the x-ray apparatus, wherein further the x-ray beam is directed essentially towards the detector during the movement of the x-ray source and the detector.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Magnus Hemmendorff, Torbjorn Hjarn, Mats Lundqvist, Jonas Rehn
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Publication number: 20140140472Abstract: According to one embodiment, the x-ray apparatus comprises an x-ray source adapted to emit an x-ray beam, a detector adapted to receive the x-ray beam of the x-ray source, wherein the x-ray source is adapted to be moved in relation to a first portion of the x-ray apparatus, wherein the detector is adapted to be moved in relation to a first portion of the x-ray apparatus, the x-ray apparatus further comprising a control unit for controlling the movement of the x-ray source and detector, wherein the x-ray x-ray beam is directed essentially towards the detector during the movement of the x-ray source and the detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Magnus Hemmendorff, Torbjörn Hjärn
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Publication number: 20140016742Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an X-ray apparatus comprising an X-ray source, an x-ray detector, and at least a first collimator having a first active position and a second collimator having a second active position for forming a bundle of X-ray beams, wherein both of said active positions are located in a substantially straight path between said X-ray source and said detector, but at different distances from said X-ray source. The X-ray apparatus further comprises a selector arrangement for switching one of said first or second collimators in said first or second active position, whereby when one of said first or second collimators is in an active position the other collimator is in an inactive position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2011Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Daniel Säll, Markus Wahlberg, Mats Danielsson, Torbjorn Hjarn
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Patent number: 7676019Abstract: The present invention relates to a compression arrangement for use in an x-ray imaging apparatus, the arrangement comprising a compression paddle and an actuator for displacing said compression paddle in a distance, said paddle having an extension direction substantially transverse to an object insertion direction. The actuator is operatively arranged to incline said paddle along said extension direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Sectra Mamea ABInventors: Kjell Eldered, Torbjörn Hjärn