公开(公告)号：US20120051500A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US13222285

申请日：2011-08-31

Applicant: Katrin Johansson ,  Thomas Mertelmeier

Inventor： Katrin Johansson ,  Thomas Mertelmeier

IPC: A61B6/02

CPC classification number: A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/4233 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/542 ,  A61B6/584

Abstract: A method to show a predetermined volume segment of an examination subject by means of a tomosynthesis apparatus, and a correspondingly designed tomosynthesis apparatus, operate as follows. A radioscopy test is implemented in which x-rays with a defined radiation dose are generated by an x-ray source, the x-rays traversing the predetermined volume segment and strike a detector, and an intensity of the x-rays striking the detector is determined. A first radiation dose of x-rays is calculated to create a two-dimensional exposure depending on the determined radiation dose and the intensity. A second radiation doses of x-rays is calculated to implement a tomosynthesis depending on the determined radiation dose and the intensity. A tomosynthesis of the predetermined volume segment is implemented with x-rays that traverse the predetermined volume segment and strike the detector, the x-rays being generated by an x-ray source with the second radiation doses.

Abstract translation: 通过断层合成装置和相应设计的断层合成装置显示检查对象的预定体积段的方法如下操作。 实施了一种放射检查试验，其中具有确定的辐射剂量的X射线由x射线源产生，x射线穿过预定的体积段并撞击检测器，并且射入检测器的X射线的强度是 决心。 计算第一辐射剂量的X射线以根据确定的辐射剂量和强度产生二维曝光。 计算第二辐射剂量的X射线，以根据确定的辐射剂量和强度来实施断层合成。 通过穿过预定体积段并撞击检测器的x射线实现预定体积段的断层合成，X射线由具有第二辐射剂量的x射线源产生。

公开(公告)号：US08009052B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US12444900

申请日：2007-09-28

Applicant: Mathias Hörnig ,  Thomas Mertelmeier ,  Phillip Thaler

Inventor： Mathias Hörnig ,  Thomas Mertelmeier ,  Phillip Thaler

IPC: G08B17/12

CPC classification number: G01T7/005 ,  H05G1/30

Abstract: In a method and system for monitoring the power state of an x-ray emitter and/or an x-ray detector, the x-ray emitter is operated according to a set of test parameters, so as to emit x-rays that strike at least a portion of the detector region of the x-ray detector. At least one value characterizing the operation of the x-ray emitter and/or the x-ray detector is determined, and this detected parameter is compared with a comparable reference parameter value. The power state of the x-ray emitter and/or the x-ray detector is determined based on deviation of the detected parameter from the reference parameter.

Abstract translation: 在用于监测x射线发射器和/或x射线检测器的功率状态的方法和系统中，根据一组测试参数来操作x射线发射器，以便发射x射线 X射线检测器的检测器区域的至少一部分。 确定表征x射线发射器和/或x射线检测器的操作的至少一个值，并将该检测到的参数与可比较的参考参数值进行比较。 基于检测参数与参考参数的偏差来确定x射线发射器和/或x射线检测器的功率状态。

公开(公告)号：US07965812B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-21

申请号：US12492510

申请日：2009-06-26

Applicant: Wilhelm Hanke ,  Thomas Mertelmeier

Inventor： Wilhelm Hanke ,  Thomas Mertelmeier

IPC: A61B6/04

CPC classification number: A61B6/588 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/4007 ,  A61B6/502

Abstract: A mammography system has an x-ray source, a detector and a compression plate arranged in the beam path between the source and the detector. The x-ray source, the detector and the compression plate are mounted on a vertical column such that they respectively pivot around separate pivot axes. The three pivot axes are spaced apart from one another and oriented substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to a surface normal of the detector. The x-ray source and the compression plate are held on the vertical column such that they can be displaced in a plane oriented approximately vertical to their pivot axes. The mammography system is operable to obtain two sets of tomosynthesis data respectively with different tube-to-detector distances.

Abstract translation: 乳房摄影系统具有布置在源和检测器之间的光束路径中的x射线源，检测器和压缩板。 x射线源，检测器和压缩板安装在垂直柱上，使得它们分别绕独立的枢转轴线枢转。 三个枢转轴线彼此间隔开并且基本上彼此平行并且基本上垂直于检测器的表面法线定向。 X射线源和压缩板被保持在垂直柱上，使得它们可以在大致垂直于其枢转轴线定向的平面内移位。 乳房X线照相系统可操作以分别具有不同的管与检测器距离的两组断层合成数据。

公开(公告)号：US20110122992A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：US13054371

申请日：2009-06-09

Applicant: Wilhelm Hanke ,  Thomas Mertelmeier

Inventor： Wilhelm Hanke ,  Thomas Mertelmeier

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  H01J35/10 ,  G01N23/04

CPC classification number: H01J35/10 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H01J2235/068 ,  H01J2235/081 ,  H01J2235/086

Abstract: An x-ray source has multiple electron sources spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal direction that is defined as being parallel to the rotation axis of a rotating anode which is common to all of the electron sources. Each electron source emits electrons that strike the anode at respective strike points that are spatially separated from each other along the longitudinal direction, to produce respective emission centers, from which x-rays are emitted, each emission center being associated with respective ones of the x-ray sources.

Abstract translation: X射线源具有沿着纵向方向彼此间隔开的多个电子源，该纵向方向被限定为平行于所有电子源共同的旋转阳极的旋转轴线。 每个电子源发射电子，其在沿着纵向方向彼此空间分离的相应击打点处发射电子，以产生相应的发射中心，从该发射中心发射X射线，每个发射中心与x 来源

公开(公告)号：US20100240970A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-23

申请号：US12723940

申请日：2010-03-15

Applicant: Arne HENGERER ,  Andreas Kappel ,  Luis Lasalvia ,  Andrea Lichte ,  Thomas Mertelmeier ,  Sven Meyburg ,  Christoph Petry ,  Marcus Pfister ,  Martin Requardt

Inventor： Arne HENGERER ,  Andreas Kappel ,  Luis Lasalvia ,  Andrea Lichte ,  Thomas Mertelmeier ,  Sven Meyburg ,  Christoph Petry ,  Marcus Pfister ,  Martin Requardt

IPC: A61B5/145 ,  A61M31/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/14503 ,  A61B5/4839 ,  A61B10/0045

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a device, which can be implanted into a patient, for an in vivo measurement. In an embodiment, the device includes a catheter for guiding a sample of the patient town analysis unit in the device. A measurement result is determined in the analysis unit by analyzing the sample with the aid of a reagent. In an embodiment, the device furthermore includes an interchange chamber, with the aid of which the reagent can be removed from the device or can be inserted into the device. The interchange chamber has a connector allowing removal or insertion of the reagent while the device is implanted.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例涉及可以植入患者体内的用于体内测量的装置。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括用于引导装置中的患者镇分析单元的样本的导管。 借助于试剂分析样品，在分析单元中测定​​结果。 在一个实施方案中，该装置还包括一个互换室，借助于此可以将该试剂从该装置中移除或者可插入该装置中。 交换室具有连接器，其允许在植入装置时移除或插入试剂。

公开(公告)号：US20100091940A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12573986

申请日：2009-10-06

Applicant: Jasmina Ludwig ,  Thomas Mertelmeier

Inventor： Jasmina Ludwig ,  Thomas Mertelmeier

IPC: H05G1/60

CPC classification number: A61B6/466 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/06 ,  A61B6/4028 ,  A61B6/502 ,  H05G1/70

Abstract: A tomosynthesis apparatus has an x-ray source that generates an x-ray beam emanating from a focus, which is received by a flat panel detector. To set a tomosynthesis angle, the position of the central axis of the x-ray beam of the x-ray source is variable. A collimator diaphragm has a diaphragm aperture that limits the expansion of the x-ray beam at the location of the flat panel detector. The collimator diaphragm is arranged in the beam path between the focus and the flat panel detector. The shape and size of the diaphragm aperture are dynamically varied (adjusted) dependent on the changing tomosynthesis angle, such that the expansion of the x-ray beam at the location of the flat panel detector always essentially corresponds to the detector dimensions.

Abstract translation: 断层合成装置具有产生由平板检测器接收的焦点发出的X射线束的X射线源。 为了设置断层合成角度，x射线源的x射线束的中心轴的位置是可变的。 准直器膜片具有光阑孔径，其限制了在平板检测器的位置处的X射线束的扩张。 准直膜被布置在焦点和平板检测器之间的光束路径中。 膜片孔径的形状和尺寸取决于变化的层析合成角度而动态变化（调节），使得在平板检测器的位置处的X射线束的扩展总是基本上对应于检测器尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20100034450A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-11

申请号：US12531729

申请日：2008-11-17

Applicant: Thomas Mertelmeier

Inventor： Thomas Mertelmeier

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H05G1/60

CPC classification number: A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4028 ,  A61B6/405 ,  A61B6/4085 ,  A61B6/466 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/542 ,  H01J2235/062 ,  H01J2235/068

Abstract: In a method and device for producing a tomosynthetic 3D x-ray image, a number of 2D projection images of an examination subject are acquired using a fixed x-ray source. The x-ray source has multiple, individually controllable emitters that respectively emit a single x-ray dose from various different directions. The tomosynthetic 3D image is reconstructed from the individual 2D projection images, and at least one 2D projection image is composed of multiple individual images.

Abstract translation: 在用于产生断层合成3D X射线图像的方法和装置中，使用固定的x射线源获取检查对象的多个2D投影图像。 x射线源具有多个单独可控的发射器，其分别从各种不同的方向发射单个X射线剂量。 从单独的2D投影图像重建断层合成3D图像，并且至少一个2D投影图像由多个单独图像组成。

公开(公告)号：US20100007659A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-14

申请号：US12300404

申请日：2007-02-08

Applicant: Jasmina Ludwig ,  Thomas Mertelmeier

Inventor： Jasmina Ludwig ,  Thomas Mertelmeier

IPC: G06T15/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/4233 ,  A61B6/466 ,  A61B6/469

Abstract: In a method and device for generating a tomosynthetic 3D x-ray image, a number of digital x-ray images of an examination subject are acquired at respectively different projection angles, within a limited angle range, using an x-ray source and a digital x-ray detector. At an initial position for a selected projection angle, a spatially-fixed reference point is projected onto a partial region of the acquisition surface of the x-ray detector. For each further projection angle, a corresponding partial region on the acquisition surface is automatically determined. The tomosynthetic 3D image is reconstruction exclusively using image data from the respective partial regions.

Abstract translation: 在用于产生断层合成3D X射线图像的方法和装置中，使用X射线源和数字X射线源在受限角度范围内以分别不同的投影角度获取检查对象的多个数字X射线图像 x射线探测器。 在用于所选择的投影角度的初始位置处，将空间固定的参考点投影到x射线检测器的获取表面的部分区域上。 对于每个另外的投影角度，自动确定采集表面上的相应部分区域。 断层合成3D图像是仅使用来自各个部分区域的图像数据的重建。

公开(公告)号：US20090323893A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12492510

申请日：2009-06-26

Applicant: Wilhelm Hanke ,  Thomas Mertelmeier

Inventor： Wilhelm Hanke ,  Thomas Mertelmeier

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/588 ,  A61B6/025 ,  A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/4007 ,  A61B6/502

Abstract: A mammography system has an x-ray source, a detector and a compression plate arranged in the beam path between the source and the detector. The x-ray source, the detector and the compression plate are mounted on a vertical column such that they respectively pivot around separate pivot axes. The three pivot axes are spaced apart from one another and oriented substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to a surface normal of the detector. The x-ray source and the compression plate are held on the vertical column such that they can be displaced in a plane oriented approximately vertical to their pivot axes. The mammography system is operable to obtain two sets of tomosynthesis data respectively with different tube-to-detector distances.

Abstract translation: 乳房摄影系统具有布置在源和检测器之间的光束路径中的x射线源，检测器和压缩板。 x射线源，检测器和压缩板安装在垂直柱上，使得它们分别绕独立的枢转轴线枢转。 三个枢转轴线彼此间隔开并且基本上彼此平行并且基本上垂直于检测器的表面法线定向。 X射线源和压缩板被保持在垂直柱上，使得它们可以在大致垂直于其枢转轴线定向的平面内移位。 乳房X线照相系统可操作以分别具有不同的管与检测器距离的两组断层合成数据。

公开(公告)号：US07558366B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-07

申请号：US11685280

申请日：2007-03-13

Applicant: Karl Barth ,  Wolfgang Haerer ,  Thomas Mertelmeier ,  Karl Wiesent

Inventor： Karl Barth ,  Wolfgang Haerer ,  Thomas Mertelmeier ,  Karl Wiesent

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  H05G1/60

CPC classification number: G06T11/006 ,  G06T2211/421

Abstract: In a tomosynthetic image reconstruction method and diagnostic device operating with such a method, a tomosynthetic 3D x-ray image is reconstructed by a discrete filtered back projection from a number of individual digital projection data recorded from different project angles within a restricted angular range, in which at least one filtering is performed with a convolution kernel that, in the local area outside of its central value, corresponds to an exponential function.

Abstract translation: 在使用这种方法操作的断层合成图像重建方法和诊断装置中，通过离散的滤波反投影，从在受限角度范围内的不同投影角度记录的多个单独的数字投影数据重构断层合成3D X射线图像， 其中使用在其中心值之外的局部区域中对应于指数函数的卷积核进行至少一个滤波。