Abstract: An X-ray radioscope includes: an X-ray source that radially emits X-ray; a sample holder configured to hold a sample, the sample holder placed in front of the X-ray source in order for the sample to be irradiated by X-ray emitted from the X-ray source; a planar CCD including CCDs planarly arranged, the planar CCD being placed away from the sample holder to detect X-ray transmitted through the sample such that the planar CCD obtains X-ray transmission image of the sample; and a movement unit configured to move the planar CCD and the sample holder relative to each other in synchronization with obtaining the X-ray transmission image by the planar CCD, wherein the planar CCD has 500 or more pixels along the movement direction relative to the sample.

Abstract: An x-ray imaging apparatus comprises a panel including individually energisable x-ray emitters, a detector and a processor, wherein the emitters and detector remain relatively stationary. The first set of x-ray emitters of the panel is energised to direct x-rays at the first object and surrounding area. The detector detects x-rays passing through the first object and surrounding area. Detected x-rays are processed to create a first x-ray image of the first object and surrounding area. A region of interest is selected from the first image which is smaller than the image of the first object and surrounding area. A second set of x-ray emitters of the panel is energised to direct x-rays at the region of interest. The detector detects x-rays passing through the region of interest. Detected x-rays are processed to create images of the region of interest to obtain tomosynthesis data showing structure of the region of interest.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for determining true coincidence events. The systems and methods may determine original coincidence events based on time of occurrence of a plurality of single events. The systems and methods may also determine random coincidence events by processing the plurality of single events based on cycle offsets of detector units that detect the plurality of single events. A difference of any two cycle offsets may be greater than a predetermined coincidence window width. The systems and methods may then determine the true coincidence events based on the original coincidence events and the random coincidence events.

Abstract: Systems and related methods for stationary digital chest tomosynthesis (s-DCT) imaging are disclosed. In some aspects, systems include a stationary x-ray source array with an array of x-ray pixels configured to generate x-ray beams at different viewing angles relative to a subject to be imaged that is stationary, a stationary area x-ray detector configured to record x-ray projection images of the subject, a physiological gating apparatus for monitoring at least one physiological signal of the subject and defining a physiological phase and a time window based on the at least one physiological signal, and a computing platform configured to activate the x-ray pixels based on the physiological phase and the time window and upon receipt of the at least one physiological signal from the physiological gating apparatus in order to synchronize x-ray exposure with the at least one physiological signal of the subject.

Abstract: A calibration method for an x-ray computerized tomography system and a method of tomographic reconstruction are provided. The calibration method includes steps of measuring at least one point spread function (PSF) at each of a plurality of points, compressing each PSF, and in one or more storing operations, storing the compressed PSFs in a computer-accessible storage medium. The PSF measurements are made in a grid of calibration points in a field of view (FOV) of the system. In the measuring step, an absorber is positioned at each of the calibration points, and an x-ray projection is taken at least once at each of those absorber positions. In the method of tomographic image reconstruction, projection data from an x-ray tomographic projection system are input to an iterative image reconstruction algorithm.

Abstract: A simulated experience system that includes a video display device that is an HMD; a controller that has a body part that is a full-scale simulation of a human liver and a signal oscillator; a computer connected to the video display device and the controller, and having a signal receiver, an arithmetic unit, a video generator, a synchronization processing unit, a video output unit, a storage unit, an additional video generator, and a video synthesizer; and an infrared radiation device configured such that each of a pair of infrared radiation units can output infrared rays that three-dimensionally scan an installation space.

Abstract: A dynamic multi-leaf collimator system for X-ray exposure on region of interest in conjunction with multiple source-in-motion tomosynthesis imaging system is disclosed. The system comprises two opposite banks of thin heavy metal leaves arranged in parallel and stagger formation. The leaves are individually driven by electrical motors, can move in straight line in at least one direction and create multiple X-ray exposure holes with desired shapes. The leaves are made of thin heavy metal capable of blocking kV level X-rays. After a preliminary X-ray imaging scan, artificial intelligence or system operator can determine location of region of interest and then determine location of collimation holes. Therefore, subsequent X-ray imaging scan will be performed with automatic collimation dynamically, X-ray dose on an object or patient is then greatly reduced.

Abstract: An image acquisition system includes a radiation source configured to output radiation toward an object, a rotating stage configured to rotate the object around a rotation axis, a radiation camera having an input surface to which the radiation transmitted through the object is input and an image sensor capable of TDI control, and an image processing apparatus configured to generate a radiographic image of the object at an imaging plane P based on the image data. The angle formed between the rotation axis of the rotating stage and the input surface of the radiation camera is set in accordance with the FOD which is the distance between the radiation source and an imaging plane in the object. The radiation camera is configured to perform TDI control in the image sensor in synchronization with the rotational speed of the object rotated by the rotating stage.

Abstract: A registration method whereby a sensor-based approach is used to establish initial registration and whereby upon the commencement of navigating an endoscope, image-based registration methods are used in order to more accurately maintain the registration between the endoscope location and previously-acquired images. A six-degree-of-freedom location sensor is placed on the probe in order to reduce the number of previously-acquired images that must be compared to a real-time image obtained from the endoscope.

Abstract: An image acquisition unit acquires a first breast image by imaging a breast which is being compressed by first imaging. A three-dimensional information derivation unit derives three-dimensional information of a mammary gland included in the first breast image. An imaging mode setting unit sets an imaging mode for second imaging of the breast based on the three-dimensional information. The image acquisition unit acquires a second breast image by imaging the breast without releasing a state during the first imaging where the breast is compressed by the second imaging based on the set imaging mode.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an image sensor and a method of making the image sensor. The image sensor may comprise one or more packages of semiconductor radiation detectors. Each of the one or more packages may comprise a radiation detector that comprises a radiation absorption layer on a first strip of semiconductor wafer and an electronics layer on a second strip of semiconductor wafer. The radiation absorption layer may be continuous along the first strip of semiconductor wafer with no coverage gap. The first strip and the second strip may be longitudinally aligned and bonded together. The radiation detector may be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) and electrically connected to the PCB close to an edge of the radiation detector.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to control an X-ray tube to perform an X-ray irradiation, that is performed prior to an X-ray imaging performed on an object, based on an imaging condition where at least one of an X-ray irradiation range and dose is smaller than an imaging condition of the X-ray imaging. Further, the processing circuitry is configured to evaluate a positional relationship between the X-ray tube and an X-ray detector based on a detection result of an X-ray irradiated in the prior X-ray irradiation by the X-ray detector.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for taking X-ray images. The method may include obtaining reference data associated with an object, the reference data including at least one of height data or historical data. The method may also include determining at least one of a start point or an end point of an imaging region associated with the object based on the reference data. The method may further include causing to take an X-ray image of the imaging region based on at least one of the start point or the end point.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for the examination and inspection of integrated devices such as integrated circuits using 3-D laminography. X-rays are transmitted through the integrated device, and are incident on a photoemissive structure that absorbs x-rays and emits electrons. The electrons emitted by the photoemissive structure are shaped by an electron optical system to form a magnified image of the emitted electrons on a detector. This magnified image is then recorded and processed. In some embodiments, the incidence angle of the x-rays is varied to gather multiple images that allow internal three-dimensional structures of the integrated device to be determined using computed laminography. In some embodiments, the recorded images are compared with reference data to enable inspection for manufacturing quality control.

Abstract: An image providing method performed by a computing apparatus includes acquiring a first image group including at least a portion of a series of images generated for continuous volumes with a first slice thickness belonging to a subject, providing, as a current viewing image, one image of the first image group or one image of a second image group including images generated for continuous volumes with a second slice thickness belonging to the subject, and in response to a first specific input of an input device, repeatedly updating an image provided as the current viewing image with an individual image provided for a subsequent viewing based on a directivity given for the first specific input and, in response to a second specific input of the input device, switching the current viewing image between an image of the first image group and an image of the second image group.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for generating virtually averaged optical coherence tomography (Oct.) images. An illustrative method can include receiving an image, identifying a first voxel of the image, and selecting a plurality of local voxels of the image. Each of the plurality of local voxels is within a defined region of the first voxel. The values of the plurality of local voxels can indicate an appearance of the local voxels in the image.

Abstract: A method for 3D image reconstruction includes the steps of radiating an X-ray source at a predetermined angle to a photographing subject and acquiring a plurality of two-dimensional image images received through a detector, generating an image population by scaling the obtained plurality of two-dimensional image images, generating a virtual image using a pixel average between two-dimensional images from the plurality of scale-corrected two-dimensional images, and adding the virtual image to the image population, repeatedly generating a virtual image using a pixel average between two-dimensional images included in the image population until a two-dimensional image larger than a predetermined number P is generated in the image population, and generating a 3D video image using the generated 2D video image.

Abstract: A cabinet X-ray image system for obtaining X-ray images and colorized or grey scale density X-ray images of a specimen includes a sampling chamber for containing the specimen, a display, an X-ray system including, an X-ray source, a photon counting X-ray detector, and a specimen platform, and a controller configured to selectively energize the X-ray source, control the photon counting X-ray detector to collect a projection X-ray image of the specimen when the X-ray source is energized, determine the density of different areas of the specimen from data collected from the photon counting X-ray detector of the projection X-ray image, create a density X-ray image of the specimen wherein different areas of the specimen are indicated as a density or range of densities based on the determined density of different areas of the specimen, and selectively display the density X-ray image of the specimen on the display.

Abstract: A x-ray micro tomography system provides the ability to proscriptively determine regularization parameters for iterative reconstruction of a sample, from projection data of the sample. This allows a less experienced operator to determine the regularization parameters with adequate precision.

Abstract: An X-ray transmission inspection apparatus includes an X-ray source for irradiating a sample with X-rays, a two-dimensional sensor for detecting transmission X-rays passing through the sample, a sample moving mechanism for moving the sample, a calculation unit for processing an image of the transmission X-rays detected by the two-dimensional sensor, and a display unit for displaying a cross-sectional image. When V1 is a speed at which the sample moves, F is a frame rate of the two-dimensional sensor, A is a sample pitch of the two-dimensional sensor, and LS is a distance between the X-ray source and the two-dimensional sensor, the calculation unit creates a cross-sectional image taken at a distance L from the X-ray source by adding the images of the pixels positioned at an interval of [(LS×V2)/(L×F×A)] in a direction in which the sample moves.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of a cabinet X-ray incorporating an X-ray tube, an X-ray detector, and a real-time camera, either high definition or standard resolution, for the production of organic and non-organic images and a system and method wherein the attained X-ray radiograph may be colorized to designate different densities. In particular, the disclosure relates to a system and method with corresponding apparatus for capturing a real-time image simultaneously with the X-ray image allowing a cabinet X-ray unit to attain and optimize images either in grayscale or colorized with exact orientation of the 2 images and display the resultant images overlaid/blended upon each other and then saved and transmitted in various formats, i.e. .jpeg., .tiff, DICOM, etc.

Abstract: A method for determining whether a pixel of a computer-rendered image is a firefly includes: dividing a plurality of samples originating from the pixel, into first and second subsets; identifying whether the pixel is an outlier based on variance data of the first subset; identifying whether the pixel is an outlier based on variance data of the second subset. The pixel is determined as not a firefly in response to both the pixel being identified as an outlier based on the variance data of the first subset, and the pixel being identified as an outlier based on the variance data of the second subset. The pixel is determined as a firefly in response to the pixel being not identified as an outlier based on the variance data of the first (second) subset and being identified as an outlier based on the variance data of the second (first) subset.

Abstract: A flatness detection method is provided for detecting component tilt regardless of measurement conditions. The flatness detection method is based on data of an electronic component captured by a 3D camera and is realized by acquiring position information and height information of a plurality of reference points of the electronic component, creating a virtual plane based on the position and the height information of at least three of the plurality of reference points, determining, based on the height information that takes, as a reference, the virtual plane of the reference points excluding selected points from the reference points, whether the virtual plane is a valid plane or an invalid plane, and detecting flatness of the component by taking the valid plane as a reference.

Abstract: Disclosed is an X-ray image display apparatus with improved depth resolution, the display apparatus including a storage storing a plurality of X-ray frame data about a subject, an image processor reconstructing a first X-ray image by using a first group of X-ray frame data constituted by at least a portion of the plurality of X-ray frame data and reconstructing a second X-ray image by using a second group of X-ray frame data constituted by at least a portion of the plurality of X-ray frame data, a display configured to provide a screen, and a viewer module displaying a background image display part and a partial image display part disposed at a portion of the background image display part on the screen, displaying the first X-ray image on the background image display part, and displaying a portion of the second X-ray image corresponding to the first X-ray image on the partial image display part.

Abstract: A method and system for obtaining images of an object of interest using a system comprising an X-ray source facing a detector. The method and system enable the acquiring of a plurality of 2D projection images of the object of interest in a plurality of orientations. A selected 2D projection image such as the zero projection of the plurality of projections can be enhanced by using at least a subset of the plurality of tomosynthesis projection images. The obtained enhanced 2D projection image is displayed for review.

Abstract: A radiation image capturing system includes the following. A radiation irradiating apparatus irradiates the radiation image capturing apparatus according to control by a generator. A control device transmits an external synchronizing signal to the radiation image capturing apparatus, transmits an irradiating request signal to the generator, and synchronizes the radiation image capturing apparatus with the radiation irradiating apparatus. When the external synchronizing signal is received, the radiation image capturing apparatus switches the control mode. After the control mode is switched, the radiation image capturing apparatus starts a readout process of the image data at a timing delayed a predetermined amount of time from a timing that the external synchronizing signal is received. The control device transmits the irradiating request signal to the generator at a timing delayed a predetermined amount of time from a timing that the irradiating request signal should be transmitted to the generator.

Abstract: This X-ray apparatus for measuring a substance quantity includes: an X-ray irradiating unit for irradiating X-rays from above or below a container which contains a substance to be measured; an imaging unit which is disposed so as to face the X-ray irradiating unit with the container between the imaging unit and the X-ray irradiating unit, and which obtains image data on the basis of the transmitted X-rays passing through the container; and a substance quantity calculating unit which processes the obtained image data and calculates the quantity of the substance to be measured, on the basis of the intensity of the transmitted X-rays for each pixel in the container.

Abstract: In a method and magnetic resonance (MR) apparatus for recording calibration data for establishing convolution kernels for GRAPPA algorithms for reconstruction of image data from measurement data recorded using echo planar imaging with simultaneous recording of a number of slices of a slice stack. A slice GRAPPA algorithm is used to reconstruct the image data of the individual slices and an inplane GRAPPA algorithm is used to reconstruct undersampled magnetic resonance data within the slices.

Abstract: A tomographic image generation device includes a projection image acquisition section configured to acquire plural projection images obtained by radiating radiation onto a breast in sequence from plural radiation angles and by performing imaging at each of the plural radiation angles; a mammary gland density acquisition section configured to acquire a mammary gland density of the breast; a derivation section configured to derive a slice thickness that decreases as the mammary gland density acquired by the mammary gland density acquisition section increases; and a generation section configured to generate a tomographic image at the slice thickness derived by the derivation section based on the plural projection images acquired by the projection image acquisition section.

Abstract: A derivation unit acquires imaging conditions corresponding to order information received by a receiving unit based on a table stored in a storage unit and sets the imaging conditions in a radiation source control unit. The radiation source control unit controls a radiation source based on the set imaging conditions such that a radiographic image is captured. An acquisition unit acquires the actual values of the imaging conditions from the radiation source control unit. The derivation unit derives virtual grid characteristics based on the actual values of the imaging conditions. An execution unit acquires a captured radiographic image through a detector control unit. The execution unit performs a virtual grid process for the acquired radiographic image based on the virtual grid characteristics derived by the derivation unit and the acquired imaging conditions to generate a radiographic image from which the influence of scattered radiation has been removed.

Abstract: A radiographic system may be configured to capture a first radiograph containing a first image of an object with the source and the receiver in a first orientation with respect to one another. The system may store the first radiograph and metadata representing vertical and horizontal positions of the first orientation. At least one of the source and the receiver may be moved so that the source and the receiver are in a second orientation with respect to one another. A second radiograph containing a second image of the object may be captured with the source and the receiver in the second orientation. The second radiograph may be stored in memory along with metadata representing vertical and horizontal positions of the second orientation. Based on the captured radiographs, a magnification of the object of interest, as represented by the first image or the second image, may be determined.

Abstract: An image processing device to reduce noise in a medical image includes first and second generators, a detector, and a corrector. A first image is generated based on data corresponding to photons with a first energy from among data that is obtained based on an energy of radiation that has passed through a subject and a second image is generated based on data corresponding to photons with a second energy. The detector finds, in the second image, a second block having a similar pattern of pixel values to a first block included in the second image. The corrector reduces noise by correcting pixel values of a third block in the first image corresponding to the first block based on new pixel values of the third block that are calculated by using pixel values included in a fourth block in the first image.

Abstract: A phase correlation method (PCM) can be used for translational and/or rotational alignment of 3D medical images even in the presence of non-rigid deformations between first and second images of a registered volume of a patient.

Abstract: An imaging system is provided that includes a gantry, a plurality of image detectors, an x-ray source, an adjustable source collimator, and at least one processor. The image detectors are radially spaced around a circumference of the bore such that gaps exist between adjacent image detectors. The x-ray source transmits x-rays across the bore towards at least two of the image detectors. The adjustable source collimator is interposed between the x-ray source and a center of the bore, and is configured to block a portion of the x-rays produced by the x-ray source The at least one processor is configured to control the adjustable source collimator to dynamically adjust a range of x-rays that are blocked by the adjustable source collimator along the fan angle during transmission of x-rays from the x-ray source and acquisition of computed tomography (CT) information.

Abstract: A method for processing and communicating breast tissue image data includes obtaining image data of a patient's breast tissue, processing the image data to form a first subset thereof, transmitting the first subset of the image data to a user computer, receiving a user request from the user computer based on the one or more lower resolution images, processing the image data to form a second subset thereof, and transmitting the second subset of the image data to the user computer. The second subset of the obtained image data is responsive to the user request. The first and second subsets of obtained image data are sufficient to generate one or more respective lower and higher resolution images of respective portions of the patient's breast tissue.

Abstract: A method for image acquisition includes selectively concealing and exposing an x-ray source to a target object while the x-ray source travels along a first path, virtually moving an x-ray detector along a second path in a first direction while the x-ray source is exposed to the target object, and virtually moving the x-ray detector along the second path in a second direction generally opposite the first direction while the x-ray source is concealed from the target object.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing X-ray scatter during breast imaging, and more specifically during tomosynthesis imaging. In one embodiment, an anti-scatter grid having a plurality of septa may be configured to be positioned relative to an X-ray imaging device such that each septum of the plurality of septa extends along a direction substantially parallel to a coronal plane of a subject during imaging of the subject using the X-ray imaging device. The X-ray imaging device may be operable in a tomosynthesis mode for imaging of a breast of the subject and may include the anti-scatter grid disposed between a breast platform and the X-ray detector. The anti-scatter grid may be configured to move in a direction substantially parallel to a sagittal plane of the subject during tomosynthesis imaging.

Abstract: A radiography system includes an imaging controller, a reconstruction processor, a process sequence controller and a display section. The imaging controller controls a radiation source to move in a range of a designated sweep angle and project X-rays at different angles to an imaging subject, while controlling a flat panel detector to acquire a set of projection images. The reconstruction processor uses the set of projection images to produce a plurality of tomographic images for use in diagnosis. The process sequence controller determines a parameter for sorting the plurality of tomographic images into first and second groups according to the sweep angle of the radiation source so as the first group of tomographic images to be produced prior to the second group of tomographic images. The display section displays at least the first group of tomographic images.

Abstract: An input device includes an input unit on which an operator performs a predetermined operation to perform input, a storage unit that stores a reference range set on a virtual coordinate, a control unit that identifies the operation of the operator based on a trajectory of the operation performed on the input unit by the operator and the reference range, a determination unit that determines whether the trajectory of the operation of the operator exceeds the reference range, and a range setting unit that updates the reference range based on a determination result of the determination unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented method of creating an image of a specimen including receiving a first image of a first section of a specimen created using a first wavelength of invisible light a second image of a second section of the specimen adjacent to the first section and the second image created using the first wavelength of invisible light, co-registering the first image and the second image and creating, by the processor, a single-plane image of the first section using a next-image process.

Abstract: An inspection system includes an irradiation source, an image detector, and a placement device. The placement device comprises a carrier and a rotation mechanism. With respect to connections, the placement device is configured to be disposed between the irradiation source and the image detector, and the rotation mechanism is configured to be connected to the carrier. With respect to operations, the irradiation source and the image detector are driven to be moved along a predetermined path, the carrier is configured to carry at least one object, and the rotation mechanism is configured to rotate the carrier.

Abstract: A method includes modulating a flux of emission radiation between a first lower flux level and a second higher flux level in coordination with a cardiac cycle signal so that the flux is at the first lower flux level during a first cardiac motion phase having a first higher cardiac motion and is at the second higher flux level during a second cardiac motion phase having a second lower cardiac motion. The method further includes reconstructing the projection data with a first reconstruction window, which applies a first higher weight to a first sub-set of the projection data that corresponds to the first cardiac motion phase and the lower first flux level and a second lower weight to a second sub-set of the projection data that corresponds to the second cardiac motion phase and the higher second flux level, to generate first volumetric image data.

Abstract: The invention provides x-ray-based breast imaging systems and related methods that are, for example, applicable to contrast enhanced digital mammography and contrast enhanced digital breast tomosynthesis and allow fast, cost-effective and accurate x-ray imaging.

Abstract: Apparatus includes an X-ray source 10, a wavelength dispersive X-ray detector for measuring X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and an energy dispersive X-ray detector 14 again for measuring X-ray fluorescence. Selected elements are measured using the wavelength dispersive process to reduce the overall measurement time compared with using only one of the two detectors or compared to a simple approach of measuring low atomic number elements with the wavelength dispersive detector and high atomic number elements with the energy dispersive detector. The selection can take place dynamically, in particular on the basis of the results of the energy-dispersive detector.

Abstract: Some embodiments are associated with generation of a volumetric image representing an imaged object associated with a patient. According to some embodiments, tomosynthesis projection data may be acquired. A computer processor may then automatically generate the volumetric image based on the acquired tomosynthesis projection data. Moreover, distances between voxels in the volumetric image may be spatially varied.

Abstract: A radiation imaging device includes plural individual detectors defining an irregular rectangular active area responsive to x-rays and with different widths along a length of the active area. The individual detectors may be of different rectangular shapes and mounted on a motherboard. The motherboard may be formed of a first module mounting a first of two individual detectors and a second module detachable connected to the first module and mounting a second of two individual detectors.

Abstract: A radiation image capturing system includes a first image capturing apparatus for capturing a radiation image of a subject, a second image capturing apparatus for capturing a radiation image of the subject, the second image capturing apparatus having a specification different from that of the first image capturing apparatus, an image correcting device for correcting the radiation image of the subject which is captured by the second image capturing apparatus such that the radiation image of the subject which is captured by the second image capturing apparatus has the same magnification as that of the radiation image of the subject which is captured by the first image capturing apparatus, and a display unit for displaying the corrected radiation image. The radiation images captured by the image capturing apparatus of different specifications are corrected to have the same magnification.

Abstract: A configuration and an associated operating method for tomosynthetic fluoroscopy utilize an x-ray emitter and with an x-ray detector. The configuration further contains a mounting device, which is rotatably mounted about a rotational axis and about which the x-ray emitter is arranged such that the optical axis of the x-ray emitter is directed to the x-ray detector and that, in the case of a rotation of the mounting device, the focus of the x-ray emitter describes a circular path. An advantage offered by the invention lies in ensuring robust tomosynthetic fluoroscopy.

Abstract: A method and system for producing tomosynthesis images of a breast specimen in a cabinet x-ray system. An X-ray source delivers X-rays through a specimen of excised tissue and forms an image at a digital X-ray detector. Multiple X-ray images are taken as the X-ray source moves relative to the stationary breast specimen. In the preferred embodiment, the X-ray source moves in a range from about 350° to and including about 10°. The source may travel substantially along a path that generally defines an arc, or linearly, while the detector remains stationary throughout and the source remains substantially equidistant from the specimen platform. The set of X-ray image data taken at the different points are combined to form a tomosynthesis image that can be viewed in different formats, alone or as an adjunct to conventional specimen radiography.

Abstract: There is provided an image processing apparatus including a processing unit configured to superimpose a plurality of X-ray images that are based on X-ray detection data representing detection results obtained by detecting a plurality of times in a time-division manner parallel beam X-rays output from a ray source including a plurality of X-ray sources that output parallel beam X-rays.