Radiation Detector and Radiotherapy Apparatus
    91.
    发明申请
    Radiation Detector and Radiotherapy Apparatus 有权
    辐射检测器和放射治疗仪

    公开(公告)号:US20140081068A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-20

    申请号:US13622101

    申请日:2012-09-18

    Abstract: The present invention provides a radiation detector which comprises a tube and detector elements distributed over the tube. Such an arrangement can be used to provide information on a radiation beam prior to interaction with a patient and after interaction with the patient. The detector is particularly compact and therefore suited to use with apparatus where space is restricted. By a particular arrangement of detectors and optical fibres, the detector can provide data at all angles of rotation.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种辐射检测器,其包括分布在管上的管和检测器元件。 这种布置可以用于在与患者交互之前和与患者交互之后提供关于辐射束的信息。 检测器特别紧凑,因此适用于空间受限的设备。 通过检测器和光纤的特定布置,检测器可以提供所有旋转角度的数据。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXTERNAL BEAM RADIATION DISTRIBUTION MAPPING
    92.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXTERNAL BEAM RADIATION DISTRIBUTION MAPPING 有权
    外部射束辐射分布映射的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140018675A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-16

    申请号:US13945167

    申请日:2013-07-18

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for in vivo and ex vivo control, detection and measurement of radiation in therapy, diagnostcs, and related applications accomplished through scintillating fiber detection. One example includes scintillating fibers placed along a delivery guide such as a catheter for measuring applied radiation levels during radiotherapy treatments, sensing locations of a radiation source, or providing feedback of sensed radiation. Another option is to place the fibers into a positioning device such as a balloon, or otherwise in the field of the radiation delivery. The scintillating fibers provide light output levels correlating to the levels of radiation striking the fibers and comparative measurement between fibers can be used for more extensive dose mapping. Adjustments to a radiation treatment may be made as needed based on actual and measured applied dosages as determined by the fiber detectors. Characteristics of a radiation source may also be measured using scintillating materials.

    Abstract translation: 用于体内和离体控制,检测和测量治疗,诊断和通过闪烁纤维检测实现的相关应用中的辐射的装置和方法。 一个例子包括沿着诸如导管的输送引导件放置的闪烁纤维,用于在放射疗法治疗期间测量施加的辐射水平,感测辐射源的位置或提供感测辐射的反馈。 另一种选择是将纤维放置在定位装置中,例如气球,或以其他方式放置在辐射传播领域。 闪烁纤维提供与射入纤维的辐射水平相关的光输出水平,并且纤维之间的比较测量可用于更广泛的剂量映射。 可以根据由纤维检测器确定的实际和测量的施用剂量根据需要进行放射治疗的调整。 也可以使用闪烁材料来测量辐射源的特性。

    Fluence monitoring devices with scintillating fibers for X-ray radiotherapy treatment and methods for calibration and validation of same
    93.
    发明授权
    Fluence monitoring devices with scintillating fibers for X-ray radiotherapy treatment and methods for calibration and validation of same 有权
    具有用于X射线放射治疗的闪烁纤维的Fluence监测装置及其校准和验证方法

    公开(公告)号:US08610077B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-17

    申请号:US13207624

    申请日:2011-08-11

    CPC classification number: G01T1/201

    Abstract: According to one aspect, a fluence monitoring detector for use with a multileaf collimator on a radiotherapy machine having an x-ray radiation source. The fluence monitoring detector includes a plurality of scintillating optical fibers, each scintillating optical fiber configured to generate a light output at each end thereof in response to incident radiation pattern thereon from the radiation source and multileaf collimator, a plurality of collection optical fibers coupled to the opposing ends of the scintillating optical fibers and operable to collect the light output coming from both ends of each scintillating optical fiber, and a photo-detector coupled to the collection optical fibers and operable to converts optical energy transmitted by the collection optical fibers to electric signals for determining actual radiation pattern information.

    Abstract translation: 根据一个方面,一种在具有x射线辐射源的放射治疗机上与多叶准直器一起使用的注量密度监测检测器。 能量密度监测检测器包括多个闪烁光纤,每个闪烁光纤被配置为响应于来自辐射源和多叶准直器的入射辐射图而在其每一端处产生光输出,多个收集光纤耦合到 闪烁光纤的相对端并且可操作以收集来自每个闪烁光纤的两端的光输出,以及耦合到收集光纤的光检测器,并可操作以将由收集光纤传输的光能转换成电信号 用于确定实际辐射图案信息。

    RADIOACTIVE/NUCLEAR THREAT MONITORING USING LONG DETECTORS
    97.
    发明申请
    RADIOACTIVE/NUCLEAR THREAT MONITORING USING LONG DETECTORS 审中-公开
    放射性/核心监测使用长检测器

    公开(公告)号:US20120153168A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-21

    申请号:US13086738

    申请日:2011-04-14

    CPC classification number: H01J47/08 G01T1/201 G01T3/008 G01T3/06 G01V5/0075

    Abstract: The present specification discloses a radiological threat monitoring system capable of withstanding harsh environmental conditions. The system has (a) one or more cables for measuring a signal induced by a radiological material emitting ionizing radiation when the radiological material comes within a predefined distance of the cables; (b) one or more stations connected with one or more cables for measuring and recording the induced signal; and (c) a central station in communication with one or more stations for gathering the recorded measurements. Radiological material includes fissile threat material such as a ‘Special Nuclear Material’ (SNM).

    Abstract translation: 本说明书公开了能够承受恶劣环境条件的放射威胁监测系统。 该系统具有(a)一根或多根电缆,用于当放射线材料进入电缆的预定距离内时,测量由辐射材料发射电离辐射引起的信号; (b)与一根或多根电缆连接的一个或多个电台,用于测量和记录感应信号; 和(c)与一个或多个站通信的中心站,用于收集记录的测量。 放射性材料包括诸如“特殊核材料”(SNM)等裂变威胁材料。

    METHOD AND DEVICE OF DETECTING, LOCATING AND/OR ANALYZING A RADIOACTIVE SOURCE(S) IN A MATERIAL, E.G. A BIOLOGICAL TISSUE

    公开(公告)号:US20110196234A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-11

    申请号:US12300175

    申请日:2006-05-11

    CPC classification number: G01T1/161 A61B6/4258 A61B6/508 G01T1/201

    Abstract: The invention relates to detection of radiations by means of any appropriate devices, particularly those comprising small probes used e.g. in diagnostics or in surgery, or in biomedical or pharmacological research. The aim of the invention is to improve the performance of probes and their working methods in terms i.a of background, miniaturization sensitivity and selectivity. In this respect, the invention concerns a Method of detecting, locating and/or analyzing a radioactive source(s) emitting charged or neutral particles in a material, particularly a biological tissue, consisting essentially in using scintillating fiber(s) having a ratio L (Length)/r (range of the particles emitted by the source)≧2, d (diameter)/r≦5, and L/d≧2; scanning the surface of the material with the detection rod; collecting by means of a SiPM, the scintillation light output (SLo) generated by the particles having entered and interacted with the scintillating fiber(s) and emitted at the outlet end; optionally selecting signals SLo corresponding essentially to the particles entering the scintillating fiber(s) in a substantially axial direction (directional sensitivity), that is to say eliminating the particles which angle αp, that is the angle between the axis of the scintillating fiber and the direction of the particles entering the scintillating fiber, is greater than αt (αp> & αt), then which length lp is lower than lt (1

    HIGH DEFINITION SCINTILLATION DETECTOR FOR MEDICINE, HOMELAND SECURITY AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION
    100.
    发明申请
    HIGH DEFINITION SCINTILLATION DETECTOR FOR MEDICINE, HOMELAND SECURITY AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION 有权
    用于医学,家庭安全和非破坏性评估的高定义扫描检测器

    公开(公告)号:US20100272234A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-28

    申请号:US12529867

    申请日:2008-03-05

    CPC classification number: G01T1/201 G01T1/16

    Abstract: A bundle of drawn fibers that have X-ray scintillating unagglommerated nanocrystallite particles in plastic or glass cores of down to 0.1 micron spacing and claddings of X-ray absorbing compounds in the cladding composition. Optional is a cover to the bundle that blocks light from leaving the bundle at the X-ray side while allowing X-rays to pass into the cores. To image the light exiting the fiber bundle at the sub-micron level, light expansion is preferable using either a lens system or a fiber bundle expander.

    Abstract translation: 一束拉伸纤维,其在包层组合物中具有低至0.1微米间距的塑料或玻璃芯中具有X射线闪烁的未散射的纳米晶粒和X射线吸收化合物的包层。 可选的是捆绑的封面,阻止光线在X射线侧离开束,同时允许X射线进入核心。 为了在亚微米级别对离开纤维束的光进行成像,使用透镜系统或纤维束扩张器优选进行光膨胀。

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