公开(公告)号：WO2005064912A2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：PCT/US2004042928

申请日：2004-12-20

Applicant: OREX COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY ,  KOREN JACOB

Inventor： KOREN JACOB

IPC: G01T1/29 ,  G03B42/02 ,  G03B42/08 ,  H04N1/06 ,  H04N1/00

CPC classification number: G01T1/2014 ,  G03B42/02 ,  G03B42/08 ,  H04N1/0607 ,  H04N1/0635 ,  H04N1/0671 ,  H04N2201/0079 ,  H04N2201/0081

Abstract: A method of acquiring at least one image from an image recording medium using a pulsed radiation source is provided. In one aspect, a method of scanning an image recording medium that has been exposed to X-ray radiation comprises providing first radiation along a plurality of scan traces over a surface of the image recording medium such that the first radiation does not impinge on the image recording over at least one interval along each of the plurality of scan traces. The pulsed laser source may reduce and/or eliminate cross-influence artifacts in images resulting from pulsed radiation image acquisition.

Abstract translation: 提供一种使用脉冲辐射源从图像记录介质获取至少一个图像的方法。 在一个方面，一种扫描已经暴露于X射线辐射的图像记录介质的方法包括沿着图像记录介质的表面上的多个扫描迹线提供第一辐射，使得第一辐射不会照射到图像上 沿着多条扫描迹线中的每一条记录至少一个间隔。 脉冲激光源可以减少和/或消除由脉冲辐射图像获取产生的图像中的交叉影响伪影。

公开(公告)号：WO2003101299A3

公开(公告)日：2003-12-11

申请号：PCT/US2003/016945

申请日：2003-05-30

Applicant: OREX COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY

Inventor： KOREN, Jacob

IPC: A61B6/00

Abstract: In one example, distributed computed radiography (CR) systems are disclosed, in which individual networked CR systems are deployed in different doctors' offices, clinics, and the like, or different rooms of a radiography center, such as that found in a radiology department of a medical facility. The individual networked CR systems may be deployed conveniently near to radiation exposure apparatus, so as to facilitate the overall process of patient exposure and image acquisition/processing. Images acquired from different networked CR systems may be transported to other systems coupled to the distributed CR network, and/or archiving facilities, for processing, storage, cataloging, analysis, etc. In another example, redundant computed radiography systems are disclosed, including multiple independently controllable scanners coupled to a single controller/processor at a given location. Such redundant systems improve image scanning/acquisition throughput and system robustness.

公开(公告)号：WO2005053534A2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-16

申请号：PCT/US2004/039595

申请日：2004-11-24

Applicant: OREX COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY ,  KOREN, Jacob

Inventor： KOREN, Jacob

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: G03B42/04

Abstract: In one aspect, a mobile computed radiography (CR) unit is provided. The mobile CR unit includes a CR scanner adapted to acquire one or more images from an image recording medium, and a transport mechanism coupled to the CR scanner, the transport mechanism adapted to facilitate transport of the mobile CR apparatus between locations. In another aspect, the mobile CR unit is constructed as a single free-standing integrated device having a frame that couples together the CR scanner, a display adapted to view the one more images acquired by the CR scanner, and a plurality of wheels that allow the mobile CR unit to be transported from one location to another.

Abstract translation: 在一个方面，提供了一种移动计算机X射线照相（CR）单元。 移动CR单元包括适于从图像记录介质获取一个或多个图像的CR扫描器和耦合到CR扫描器的传送机构，所述传送机构适于促进移动CR设备在位置之间的传送。 在另一方面，移动CR单元被构造为具有将CR扫描仪连接在一起的框架的单独的独立的集成设备，适于观看由CR扫描仪获取的多个图像的显示器和允许 移动CR单元从一个位置传送到另一个位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2003096119A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-20

申请号：PCT/US2003/014311

申请日：2003-05-07

Applicant: OREX COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY

Inventor： BERGER, Amir ,  RAPOPORT, Boris ,  KOREN, Jacob

IPC: G03B42/04

CPC classification number: G03B42/045 ,  A61N5/1049

Abstract: Methods and apparatus that facilitate exposure and/or automatic transfer of an image recording medium from an apparatus adapted to handle the image recording medium, such as a cassette, to an image acquisition system, such as an image reader. In one exemplary implementation, a side-access cassette for handling an image recording medium is provided that facilitates the automatic transfer of the image recording medium from the cassette into an automatic loader and from the automatic loader into the cassette. The cassette may further include a radiation conversion window to attenuate radiation during high energy X-ray imaging such that the cassette and automatic loader may be employed in a variety of X-ray imaging processes and techniques. In one aspect, such a conversion window allows recording media such as phosphor plates to be exposed using source radiation incident to the cassette having energy levels on the order of MeV, which is significantly higher than that typically used to expose phosphor plates.

Abstract translation: 便于将图像记录介质从适于将图像记录介质（例如磁带盒）处理的设备的图像记录介质的曝光和/或自动传送到诸如图像读取器的图像采集系统的方法和装置。 在一个示例性实施例中，提供了一种用于处理图像记录介质的侧面存取盒，其便于将图像记录介质从盒子自动传送到自动装载器中，并且从自动装载器自动传送到盒中。 盒可以进一步包括用于在高能量X射线成像期间衰减辐射的辐射转换窗口，使得盒和自动装载器可用于各种X射线成像处理和技术。 在一个方面，这种转换窗口允许使用入射到具有MeV量级的能级的光源的辐射源来曝光诸如磷光体板的记录介质，其明显高于通常用于曝光荧光体板的能级。

公开(公告)号：WO2005053534A3

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：PCT/US2004039595

申请日：2004-11-24

Applicant: OREX COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY ,  KOREN JACOB

Inventor： KOREN JACOB

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01T1/105 ,  G03B42/04 ,  G03B42/08 ,  G01T1/29 ,  G02B27/02

CPC classification number: G03B42/04

Abstract: In one aspect, a mobile computed radiography (CR) unit (100) is provided. The mobile CR unit includes a CR scanner (150) adapted to acquire one or more images from an image recording medium, and a transport mechanism (110) coupled to the CR scanner, the transport mechanism adapted to facilitate transport of the mobile CR apparatus between locations. In another aspect, the mobile CR unit is constructed as a single free-standing integrated device having a frame that couples together the CR scanner, a display (120) adapted to view the one more images acquired by the CR scanner, and a plurality of wheels (110) that allow the mobile CR unit to be transported from one location to another.

Abstract translation: 一方面，提供了一种移动计算机射线照相（CR）单元（100）。 移动CR单元包括适于从图像记录介质获取一个或多个图像的CR扫描器（150）和耦合到CR扫描器的传送机构（110），所述传送机构适于促进移动CR设备在 位置。 另一方面，移动CR单元被构造为具有将CR扫描器连接在一起的框架的单个独立的集成设备，适于观看由CR扫描器获取的多个图像的显示器（120）和多个 允许移动CR单元从一个位置传送到另一个位置的轮子（110）。

公开(公告)号：WO2005064912A3

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：PCT/US2004/042928

申请日：2004-12-20

Applicant: OREX COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY ,  KOREN, Jacob

Inventor： KOREN, Jacob

IPC: G01T1/29

Abstract: A method of acquiring at least one image from an image recording medium using a pulsed radiation source is provided. In one aspect, a method of scanning an image recording medium that has been exposed to X-ray radiation comprises providing first radiation along a plurality of scan traces over a surface of the image recording medium such that the first radiation does not impinge on the image recording over at least one interval along each of the plurality of scan traces. The pulsed laser source may reduce and/or eliminate cross-influence artifacts in images resulting from pulsed radiation image acquisition.

公开(公告)号：WO2004081867A2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：PCT/US2004007399

申请日：2004-03-11

Applicant: OREX COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY ,  KOREN JACOB

Inventor： KOREN JACOB

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  G03B42/04 ,  G03C3/00 ,  H04N5/76 ,  G06T

CPC classification number: A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/4233 ,  A61B6/4423 ,  G03B42/04 ,  G03C3/003

Abstract: A protective cover for various image recording media, such as film and phosphor media, and for cassettes that encase said media. The protective cover is arranged to substantially enclose the cassette during storage and/or exposure to X-rays and then removed (and perhaps disposed of) during acquisition of the latent image stored on the image recording media, for example, by an image reader such as a laser scanning device. The protective cover prevents contaminants from contacting the cassette and/or image recording media, thus extending the lifetime of the equipment.

Abstract translation: 用于各种图像记录介质（例如胶片和磷光体介质）以及用于包装所述介质的盒的保护罩。 保护盖布置成在存储和/或暴露于X射线期间基本上包围盒，然后在采集存储在图像记录介质上的潜像的过程中（例如由图像读取器等） 作为激光扫描装置。 保护罩防止污染物接触盒式磁带和/或图像记录介质，从而延长设备的使用寿命。

公开(公告)号：AT247834T

公开(公告)日：2003-09-15

申请号：AT98928513

申请日：1998-06-24

Applicant: OREX COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY LTD

Inventor： KOREN JACOB

IPC: G01T1/29 ,  G03B42/02 ,  G11B20060101 ,  H04N1/029 ,  H04N1/06 ,  H04N1/191

Abstract: For use with an optical scanning device, a reading head comprising a housing having at least one bore for accommodating therein a respective photo-multiplier tube and a non-intersecting lateral bore for accommodating therein a stimulating light source for producing a stimulating beam having a first wavelength. A focusing lens is mounted in association with the stimulating light source for focusing the stimulating beam on a film of the scanning device so as to produce stimulated fluorescent light having a second wavelength in the film at a point of contact by the stimulating beam. A window is provided within the housing for mounting therein a filter for transmitting therethrough the stimulated fluorescent light whilst substantially blocking reflections of the stimulating beam. The housing is mounted in spaced relationship with the film so as to direct the stimulating light beam perpendicular to the film such that a distance from the film to an internal periphery of the lateral bore within the housing is equal to a focal length of the focusing lens, and the stimulating light source is fixed within the lateral bore so that the focusing lens is in precise registration with the internal periphery.

公开(公告)号：WO2004081867A3

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：PCT/US2004/007399

申请日：2004-03-11

Applicant: OREX COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY ,  KOREN, Jacob

Inventor： KOREN, Jacob

IPC: G03C3/00

Abstract: A protective cover for various image recording media, such as film and phosphor media, and for cassettes that encase said media. The protective cover is arranged to substantially enclose the cassette during storage and/or exposure to X-rays and then removed (and perhaps disposed of) during acquisition of the latent image stored on the image recording media, for example, by an image reader such as a laser scanning device. The protective cover prevents contaminants from contacting the cassette and/or image recording media, thus extending the lifetime of the equipment.

公开(公告)号：WO2003101299A2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-11

申请号：PCT/US2003/016945

申请日：2003-05-30

Applicant: OREX COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY

Inventor： KOREN, Jacob

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: G06F19/321 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/56 ,  A61B6/563 ,  A61B6/566 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06Q50/22 ,  G16H40/63 ,  G16H80/00

Abstract: In one example, distributed computed radiography (CR) systems are disclosed, in which individual networked CR systems are deployed in different doctors' offices, clinics, and the like, or different rooms of a radiography center, such as that found in a radiology department of a medical facility. The individual networked CR systems may be deployed conveniently near to radiation exposure apparatus, so as to facilitate the overall process of patient exposure and image acquisition/processing. Images acquired from different networked CR systems may be transported to other systems coupled to the distributed CR network, and/or archiving facilities, for processing, storage, cataloging, analysis, etc. In another example, redundant computed radiography systems are disclosed, including multiple independently controllable scanners coupled to a single controller/processor at a given location. Such redundant systems improve image scanning/acquisition throughput and system robustness.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例中，公开了分布式计算机射线照相（CR）系统，其中各个联网的CR系统被部署在不同的医生的办公室，诊所等，或放射学中心的不同房间，例如在放射科 的医疗机构。 各个联网CR系统可以方便地部署在放射线照射装置附近，以便于患者暴露和图像获取/处理的整个过程。 从不同的联网CR系统获取的图像可以传输到耦合到分布式CR网络的其他系统和/或归档设施，用于处理，存储，编目，分析等。在另一示例中，公开了冗余计算的射线照相系统，包括多个 在给定位置处耦合到单个控制器/处理器的独立可控扫描器。 这样的冗余系统可以提高图像扫描/采集吞吐量和系统的鲁棒性。