Abstract: An image generation unit generates a contrast-reduced image in which contrast in a region other than a soft part is reduced in a radiographic image indicating a subject including the soft part and a bone part. A body thickness derivation unit derives the body thickness of the subject based on the contrast-reduced image.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for planning radiosurgical treatments for neuromodulating a portion of the renovascular system may be used to plan radiosurgical neuromodulation treatments for conditions or disease associated with elevated central sympathetic drive. The renal nerves may be located and targeted at the level of the ganglion and/or at postganglionic positions, as well as preganglionic positions. Target regions include the renal plexus, celiac ganglion, the superior mesenteric ganglion, the aorticorenal ganglion and the aortic plexus. Planning of radiosurgical treatments will optionally employ a graphical representation of a blood/tissue interface adjacent these targets.

Abstract: An inspection position identification method that allows accurate inspection to be performed without in-advance identification of the position of an inspection plane in an inspected target. A three-dimensional image generation method that allows generation of a three-dimensional image for inspection without in-advance identification of the position of an inspection plane in an inspected target and then allows inspection to be performed. An inspection device including the methods. An inspection device includes a storage unit, which stores a radiation transmission image of an inspected object and a three-dimensional image generated from the radiation transmission image, and a control unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus, system and method for providing robotically assisted surgery that involves the removal of bone or non-fibrous type tissues during a surgical procedure. The system utilizes a multi-axis robot having a reciprocating tool that is constructed and arranged to remove hard or non-fibrous tissues while leaving soft tissues unharmed. The multi-axis robot may be controlled via computer or telemanipulator, which allows the surgeon to complete a surgery from an area adjacent to the patient to thousands of miles away.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of using an image sensor comprising N sensing areas for capturing images of a scene, the N sensing areas being physically separate from each other, the method comprising: for i=1, . . . , P, and j=1, . . . , Q(i), positioning the image sensor at a location (i,j) and capturing a partial image (i,j) of the scene using the image sensor while the image sensor is at the location (i,j), thereby capturing in total R partial images, wherein R is the sum of Q(i), i=1, . . . , P, wherein P>1, wherein Q(i), i=1, . . . , P are positive integers and are not all 1, wherein for i=1, . . . , P, a location group (i) comprises the locations (i,j), j=1, . . . , Q(i), and wherein a minimum distance between 2 locations of 2 different location groups is substantially larger than a maximum distance between two locations of a same location group; and determining a combined image of the scene based on the R partial images.

Abstract: A standard reference plate is configured for insertion into an additive manufacturing apparatus for calibrating an electron beam of the additive manufacturing apparatus. The standard reference plate includes a lower plate and an upper plate being essentially in parallel and attached spaced apart from each other, the upper plate including a plurality of holes. A predetermined hollow pattern is provided inside the holes, and a spacing between the holes and the size of the holes and a distance between the upper plate and the lower plate and a position of an x-ray sensor of the additive manufacturing apparatus with respect to the standard reference plate are arranged so that x-rays emanating from the lower plate, when the electron beam is passing through a hollow part of the hollow pattern, will not pass directly from the lower plate through any one of the holes to the x-ray sensor.

Abstract: A system including initialization, imaging, alignment, processing, and setting modules. The initialization module obtains patient parameters for a patient and procedure and surgeon parameters. The initialization module selects first settings for an x-ray source based on the patient, procedure, and surgeon parameters. The image module obtains a first sample set of images of a region-of-interest of the patient and a master sample set of images. The first sample set was acquired as a result of the x-ray source operating according to the first settings. The alignment module aligns the first sample set to the master sample set. The processing module processes pixel data corresponding to a result of the alignment based on a pixel parameter or one of the patient parameters. The setting module adjusts the first settings to provide updated settings. X-ray dosage associated with the updated settings is less than x-ray dosage associated with the first settings.

Abstract: Medical imaging systems and methods for determining contours of anatomical structures of vessels and vessel sections for representation in X-ray-based fluoroscopic images. Methods can include capturing a mask image, recording at least one filling image including a vascular tree filled with contrast agent, subtracting the mask image from the at least one filling image to produce at least one vessel image, generating a segmented vessel image by segmenting the vascular tree filled with contrast agent in the at least one vessel image and removing from the at least one segmented vessel image such vessels and vessel sections that do not meet a threshold value, wherein the threshold value represents a function of at least one predetermined structural feature, and superimposing the at least one segmented vessel image with a live X-ray image and reproduction on a display device.

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus (100) is configured to generate movement maps (30) of pixels (21) belonging to a first image (11) based on the first image (11) and a second image (12) captured at different times, to move a pixel (21) of the first image (11) based on a smoothed movement map (30a) in which high-frequency components of the movement maps (30) have been suppressed in a spatial direction and generate a deformed image (11a), and to combine the deformed image (11a) and the second image (12).

Abstract: A method of determining a distortion of a field of view of a scanning electron microscope is described. The method may include: providing a sample including substantially parallel lines extending in a first direction; performing scans across the field of view of the sample along respective scan-trajectories extending in a scan direction; the scan direction being substantially perpendicular to the first direction; detecting a response signal of the sample caused by the scanning of the sample; determining a distance between a first line segment of a line and a second line segment of the line, whereby each of the first line segment and the second line segment are crossed by scan trajectories, based on the response signal; performing the previous step for multiple locations within the field of view; and determining the distortion across the field of view, based on the determined distances at the multiple locations.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for X-ray imaging. The method of calculating scatter in an X-ray image may include forming a modulated X-ray image. The method of forming the modulated X-ray image may include acquiring X-rays through a collimator module and an imaged object in sequence to generate an X-ray image group; the acquisition may be performed during a movement of the collimator module in a first direction and the X-ray image group may include a plurality of X-ray images acquired at different times during the movement of the collimator; extracting sub-zones from the plurality of X-ray images in the X-ray image group; combining the sub-zones in the first direction to form the modulated X-ray image. In the present disclosure, an intensity distribution of the X-rays may be adjusted flexibly using a collimator without adding any extra hardware. In addition, scatter components in the X-ray images may be calculated to eliminate the scatter in the X-ray images finally.

Abstract: There is provided a medical image processing apparatus including: an association processing section configured to associate multiple medical captured images in which an observation target is imaged by each of multiple imaging devices including imaging devices in which one or both of an in-focus position and an in-focus range are different; and a compositing processing section configured to depth-composite each of a medical captured image for a right eye and a medical captured image for a left eye among the multiple medical captured images by using an associated other medical captured image.

Abstract: An imaging sensing system containing: i) a fibre optic plate (FOP) having a proximal end, a distal end and a body situated between the proximal and distal ends; ii) at least one illumination component, and ii) an image sensor proximate the FOP.

Abstract: A method is for making an X-ray recording of an examination region of an examination object with an X-ray system including an X-ray source arranged on an emitter displacement unit and an X-ray detector including a detection area, arranged on a detector displacement unit. The method includes selecting the examination region and portion-wise recording successive recording portions in relation to the examination region. The portion-wise recording includes moving the X-ray source and the X-ray detector, determining a strip-shaped detection region within the detection area, by expanding an extent of the X-ray recording compared with a further different X-ray recording, and acquiring and recording each respective successive recording portion, of the successive recording portions, using the determined detection region and the X-ray source. Finally, the method includes generating an assembled X-ray recording of the examination region from the successive recording portions recorded.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a medical system, the medical system comprising a medical device configured to treat and/or image a patient, includes: a camera configured to capture an image of a first mirror, wherein the image of the first mirror contains an image of at least a part of the patient and/or an image of at least a part of the medical system; wherein the camera comprises electronics that are not radiation-hard.

Abstract: A system for assisting guiding an endovascular instrument in vascular structures of an anatomical region of interest of a patient. This system includes an imaging device for capturing three-dimensional images of parts of the body of a patient, a programmable device and a viewing unit. The imaging device captures partially superposed fluoroscopic images of the region, and the programmable device forms a first augmented image, representative of a complete panorama of bones of the region, and cooperates with the imaging device to obtain a second augmented image including a representation of the vascular structures of the region. The imaging device captures a current fluoroscopic image of a part of the region, and the programmable device registers the current fluoroscopic image with respect to the first augmented image and locates and displays, on the viewing unit, an image region corresponding to the current fluoroscopic image in the second augmented image.

Abstract: During a medical intervention such as an angiography, the X-ray examination equipment (such as that mounted on a C-arm) produces a very large number of imaging frames of the intervention, as it progresses. This information contains frame sequences which can be effectively used to improve a medical report of the intervention. The sequence will contain sequences which contain similar clinical information though, and these frames may be considered to be redundant and not useful for inclusion in the medical report. The aspects detailed herein enable a selection of non-redundant sequences and/or frames, based on contextual information, obtained from the sequence of images, and/or other medical equipment, during an intervention. In this way, the redundancy inherent in the original frame sequence can be removed, leaving a set of prepared candidate sequences for insertion into a multimedia or documentary medical report.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus comprising an insertion tube; an image sensor inside the insertion tube; wherein the image sensor comprises an array of pixels; wherein the image sensor is configured to count numbers of particles of radiation incident on the pixels, within a period of time. Also disclosed herein is a method of using this apparatus.

Abstract: A correction image acquisition process includes: a first gain image acquisition process of reading a pixel signal from a pixel region irradiated with radiation in a state in which a subject is not placed to acquire a first gain image; a pre-irradiation image acquisition process of reading the pixel signal from the pixel region in a state in which the subject is not placed and the radiation is not emitted to acquire a pre-irradiation image; a discarding process of discarding charge accumulated in a pixel of the pixel region after a dose of radiation that saturates the charge is emitted in a state in which the subject is not placed; a post-irradiation image acquisition process of reading the pixel signal from the pixel region to acquire a post-irradiation image after the discarding process is performed; and a second gain image acquisition process of subtracting the pre-irradiation image from the post-irradiation image to acquire a second gain image.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus includes: a display unit; and circuitry configured to: acquire volume data including tissues, and set a first mask region and a second mask region which include a voxel to be rendered among a plurality of voxels included in the volume data; set a first plane which intersects both the first mask region and the second mask region; display a first image in which a first region formed by cutting the first mask region by the first plane and the second mask region are rendered; receive through an operation unit a first operation for setting a second plane which is parallel to the first plane and intersects both the first mask region and the second mask region; and display a second image in which a second region formed by cutting the first mask region by the second plane and the second mask region are rendered.

Abstract: System and methods are provided for producing computed tomography (CT) images. In some aspects, a method includes obtaining medical image data sets acquired using the multiple energies of irradiating radiation and analyzing the medical image data sets for spatial and spectral features. The method also includes comparing the spatial and spectral features of the medical image data sets to identify similarities and using the similarities, weighting the medical image data sets to generate images of the subject having reduced noise compared to images of the subject produced from the medical image data sets without weighting.

Abstract: An x-ray imaging apparatus and associated methods are provided to receive measured projection data in a primary region and measured scatter data in asymmetrical shadow regions and determine an estimated scatter in the primary region based on the measured scatter data in the shadow region(s). The asymmetric shadow regions can be controlled by adjusting the position of the beam aperture center on the readout area of the detector. Penumbra data may also be used to estimate scatter in the primary region.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present technology includes an acquisition unit, a generation unit, and a generation control unit. The acquisition unit acquires an image of a target object. The generation unit is able to execute each of a first generation process and a second generation process different from the first generation process as a generation process of generating a model of the target object on the basis of the acquired image of the target object. The generation control unit controls switching of execution of the first generation process and execution of the second generation process by the generation unit.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes an obtaining unit, an inference section, and a selection unit. The obtaining unit is configured to obtain a temporal subtraction image between a first medical image captured at a first point of time and a second medical image captured at a second point of time. The inference section includes a plurality of inference units, each for making an inference from the temporal subtraction image. The selection unit is configured to select, based on a region of interest in the obtained temporal subtraction image, at least one inference unit from the plurality of inference units in the inference section. In response to being selected by the selection unit, the at least one inference unit so selected makes the inference from the temporal subtraction image.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to sequentially obtain X-ray images. The processing circuitry is configured to sequentially generate average images by using the obtained plurality of X-ray images, in parallel to the obtainment of the X-ray images. The processing circuitry is configured to sequentially generate difference images by performing a difference calculating process between the X-ray images and the average images, in parallel to the obtainment of the X-ray images and the generation of the average images.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for recording a panorama dataset of an examination object by a movable medical x-ray device, to a medical x-ray device, and to a computer program product for carrying out the method. The medical x-ray device has an x-ray source, which emits a bundle of x-rays, wherein a first image segment, which maps at least one part of the examination object, is recorded at a first point in time. Position data is acquired, which maps the spatial position of the x-ray device at this first point in time. At least one further image segment along an imaging path is recorded after there has been a movement of the x-ray device, wherein the imaging path lies in one plane, wherein a central ray of the bundle of x-rays emitted by the x-ray source does not run in parallel to the plane in which the imaging path lies. Additionally, position data is acquired, which maps the spatial position of the x-ray device at the time of the recording of the at least one further image segment.

Abstract: A radiation imaging system is provided. The radiation imaging system comprises an irradiation control apparatus configured to control a timing of radiation irradiation by a radiation generating apparatus and a radiation imaging apparatus configured to communicate by at least one synchronous communication method to synchronize with the radiation irradiation. The irradiation control apparatus comprises a determination unit configured to determine an imaging mode that has been set and a synchronous communication method which can be supported by the radiation imaging apparatus, and a control unit configured to control, based on the determination result, the timing of the radiation irradiation by a synchronous communication method corresponding to the imaging mode.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry configured: to acquire a plurality of time series medical images; to determine a feature point in each of the plurality of medical images to calculate moving amounts of the determined feature point between the plurality of medical images; to set a weight coefficient with respect to each of the plurality of medical images, on the basis of the calculated moving amounts; and to perform an image processing process by using the plurality of medical images, on the basis of the weight coefficients.

Abstract: This X-ray imaging apparatus includes a control unit for performing control to select one blood vessel image in which a blood vessel is clearly reflected from a plurality of blood vessel images stored in the storage unit when capturing a fluoroscopic image and performing control to display a superimposed image in which the selected blood vessel image and the fluoroscopic image are superimposed on the display unit.

Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray tube (1), an FPD (2), a holding unit (4) that holds the X-ray tube and the FPD, which face each other, a table (3) on which a subject is placed, and a control unit (5) that controls the movement of the holding unit so as to control an X-ray irradiation direction of the X-ray tube and an X-ray detection direction of the FPD in an interlocking response with a relative position of the table to the X-ray tube and the FPD or based on an operation during X-ray imaging, when the X-ray imaging apparatus performs the X-ray imaging while relatively moving the table with respect to the X-ray tube and the FPD.

Abstract: A radiation imaging system includes an imaging apparatus, an obtainment unit configured to obtain a usage mode of the imaging apparatus, a control unit configured to control the imaging apparatus to generate a radiation image and offset data, and an image processing unit configured to correct the radiation image by using the offset data. The control unit determines, based on a capability to suppress a temporal change of offset data according to the usage mode, whether to cause the imaging apparatus to generate the offset data between a start of imaging preparation and a start of radiation emission.

Abstract: In an X-ray imaging apparatus, an image processor concurrently displays, on an image display, a long image in which a frame indicating an imaging range of an imager is displayed and an X-ray image or a processed image containing position information that overlaps at least with position information of the frame.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes an input receiver, a template selector, and a tracker. The input receiver receives an input operation of a user. The template selector specifies at least one template out of a plurality of templates that are related to a shape of an object based on the input operation received by the input receiver. The tracker tracks the object in an image including the object by using the at least one template specified by the template selector.

Abstract: A medical information processing system according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to identify the position of a tissue from first medical image data represented by an image of a target site acquired before the tissue in the target site was collected and to obtain an image feature value of the tissue. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain an examination result of a pathological examination performed on the tissue. The processing circuitry is configured to bring the image feature value of the tissue into association with the examination result of the pathological examination.

Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.

Abstract: The radiographic system including a plurality of radiation detection apparatuses which detect radial rays and a combining processor which generates a long-size image by combining a plurality of radiation images obtained from the radiation detection apparatuses further includes an image correction unit which corrects the defective region in which the radiation detection apparatuses overlap with each other in the long-size image.

Abstract: A method for representing a blood vessel including a thrombosed section of the blood vessel in a patient is provided. The method includes capturing a first volume data set after administration of a contrast agent, locating a proximal and/or distal end of the thrombosed section of the blood vessel with the aid of the first volume data set, and defining a data capture area for a second volume data set based on the proximal and/or distal end of the thrombosed section of the blood vessel that has been located. The method also includes capturing the second volume data set, segmenting the thrombosed section of the blood vessel from the second volume data set, capturing fluoroscopic images, and superimposing the segmented thrombosed section of the blood vessel with the fluoroscopic images.

Abstract: The radiographic system including a plurality of radiation detection apparatuses which detect radial rays and a combining processor which generates a long-size image by combining a plurality of radiation images obtained from the radiation detection apparatuses further includes an image correction unit which corrects the defective region in which the radiation detection apparatuses overlap with each other in the long-size image.

Abstract: A method of obtaining x-ray images includes controlling operation of an automatic injector to inject a contrast agent into a patient at a predetermined time, synchronizing operations of an x-ray imaging system with the operation of the automatic injector, and obtaining images of a region of interest of the patient during arterial and diffusion phases of the contrast agent.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method involving one or more sparse detectors are provided. A sparse detector may include an array of scintillator crystals generating scintillation in response to radiation and an array of photodetectors generating an electrical signal in response to the scintillation. A portion of the scintillator crystals may be spaced apart by substituents or gaps. The distribution of the substitutes or gaps may be according to a sparsity rule. At least a portion of the array of photodetectors may be coupled to the array of scintillator crystals. An imaging system including an apparatus that may include one or more sparse detectors is provided. The imaging system may include a processor to process the imaging data acquired by the apparatus or system including the one or more sparse detectors. The method may include preprocess the acquired image data and produce images by image reconstruction.

Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a system configured to receive time series data collected by a first sensor. The time series data collected by the first sensor can be stored in a first data array associated with the first sensor. The first data array can stored proximate to a second data array that includes time series data collected by a second sensor. The first data array can be stored proximate to the second data array based on the first and second sensor being in a same sensor group. A query can be received to perform a processing algorithm on a subset of time series data. The subset can be generated by retrieving the first and second data array. The query can be executed by applying the processing algorithm to the subset of time series data. Related methods and articles of manufacture are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method involving one or more sparse detectors are provided. A sparse detector may include an array of scintillator crystals generating scintillation in response to radiation and an array of photodetectors generating an electrical signal in response to the scintillation. A portion of the scintillator crystals may be spaced apart by substituents or gaps. The distribution of the substitutes or gaps may be according to a sparsity rule. At least a portion of the array of photodetectors may be coupled to the array of scintillator crystals. An imaging system including an apparatus that may include one or more sparse detectors is provided. The imaging system may include a processor to process the imaging data acquired by the apparatus or system including the one or more sparse detectors. The method may include preprocess the acquired image data and produce images by image reconstruction.

Abstract: Image processing method or apparatus (IP) to transform a 3D image data set (DS) into a visually protected one (DSX). The 3D image set includes an object region (OR) and a background region (BR) that defines s silhouette of an imaged object (P). An inadvertent or malicious direct volume rendering of the silhouette (IF) of the object is prevented by applying a randomization operation to at least the background region (BR).

Abstract: The present invention relates to tracking an interventional device. In order to provide a facilitated and simplified real-time tracking of an interventional device, a medical imaging system (10) for tracking an interventional device is provided, that comprises an interface unit (12), and a processing unit (14). The interface unit is configured to provide first image data (18) of a first part of an interventional device, which first part is arranged outside an object. The first image data comprises 3D image data. The interface unit is configured to provide second image data (20) of a second part of the interventional device, which second part is a continuation of the first part, and which second part is arranged inside the object. The second image data comprises 2D image data.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method involving one or more sparse detectors are provided. A sparse detector may include an array of scintillator crystals generating scintillation in response to radiation and an array of photodetectors generating an electrical signal in response to the scintillation. A portion of the scintillator crystals may be spaced apart by substituents or gaps. The distribution of the substitutes or gaps may be according to a sparsity rule. At least a portion of the array of photodetectors may be coupled to the array of scintillator crystals. An imaging system including an apparatus that may include one or more sparse detectors is provided. The imaging system may include a processor to process the imaging data acquired by the apparatus or system including the one or more sparse detectors. The method may include preprocess the acquired image data and produce images by image reconstruction.

Abstract: A diagnostic imaging system utilizing a reduced crystal design pattern is utilized to image a subject and collect event data. The reduced crystal design pattern includes filled crystal locations and empty crystal locations. A processor accounts for empty crystal locations by selecting windows that include nearest neighbor filled crystal locations. The nearest neighbor filled crystal locations include event data which is averaged by the processor and assigned to the empty crystal location. A weighted average based on distance or event strength is incorporated.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical image processing apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry obtains time changes in intensity of image signals corresponding to a contrast agent or a blood flow based on at least one of time series contrast image data, time series non-contrast image data, and time series subtraction image data between the contrast image data and the non-contrast image data, generate color image data, having color pixel values based on the time changes in the image signals, according to a color scale, and display frames of the color image data sequentially on a display. The processing circuitry performs a loop playing of the frames of the color image data by sequentially shifting the color scale in a direction of a color phase change, at pixels of the color image data, until an instruction for stopping the loop playing is input from an input circuit.

Abstract: A method for determining the velocity of a fluid in a volume to be imaged of an examination object with the aid of an imaging method is described. Attenuation values are acquired based upon image data of the volume to be imaged, depending on location and time. A temporally and spatially delineated region is specified based upon the acquired attenuation data, in which the acquired attenuation data behaves approximately linearly. Subsequently, temporal and/or spatial gradients and/or a combination of a temporal and a spatial gradient are determined based upon the attenuation values associated with the temporally and spatially delineated region. Finally, the velocity of the fluid is calculated based upon the determined temporal and/or spatial gradients or from the combination of a temporal and a spatial gradient and from the temporal gradient. A fluid velocity determining device, non-transitory computer readable medium and a computed tomography system are also described.

Abstract: A method for computer assisted determination of values of correction parameters for positioning a medical device relative to a target structure or to a reference base. The method includes a numerical procedure that includes the steps of: i) automatic detection of the projection of a cylindrical reference means in a medical image and determination of a minimum of four characteristic landmarks within the projection of the cylindrical reference means; ii) generating a virtual geometric representation of the cylindrical reference means; iii) determining the virtual projection points representing the characteristic landmarks using a virtual geometric representation of the cylindrical reference means; and iv) iterative determination of the position and orientation of the cylindrical reference means by matching the virtual projection points of the virtual geometric representation of the cylindrical reference means with the characteristic landmarks of the projection of the cylindrical reference means.