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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7936170 | RF coil and apparatus to reduce acoustic noise in an MRI system A radio frequency (RF) coil for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system includes a first end ring section containing a plurality of openings and a second end ring section containing a plurality of openings. A plurality of rungs is disposed between the first end ri... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7933730 | Method and system for restoration of a navigation data loss in image-guided navigation A method for restoring navigation failure information in a fluoroscopy-based imaging system is disclosed. The method includes obtaining a plurality of receiver navigation information using a calibration target rigidly attached to a supporting member of the imaging s... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7929746 | System and method for processing imaging data A system and method includes using a point spread function based rule to classify regions in a dataset and processing the dataset based on the point spread function based classification. ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7920980 | System and method for dynamically providing feedback A method for dynamically providing feedback is presented. The method includes monitoring one or more steps performed by one or more components in a machine, where the one or more steps are associated with a workflow. Further, the method includes analyzing the one or... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7920729 | Classification methods and apparatus A method includes using a point spread function based rule to classify regions in a dataset. ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7868617 | Cooling system and apparatus for controlling drift of a main magnetic field in an MRI system An apparatus for controlling a temperature of a warm bore of a superconducting magnet in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system includes a cooling tube that is mounted on a surface of the warm bore and is configured to transport a coolant. A chiller is coupled to... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7860291 | Method and apparatus for correcting motion in multi-shot diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging A method for performing motion correction in an autocalibrated, multi-shot diffusion-weighting MR imaging data acquisition includes performing motion correction on k-space data in an autocalibration region for each shot individually and then combining the motion-cor... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7855559 | Circuit and apparatus for decoupling RF surface coils A decoupling circuit for a radio frequency (RF) surface coil having a plurality of tuning capacitors includes at least two decoupling points and a DC source coupled to the at least two decoupling points. Each decoupling point is associated with one of the plurality ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7831077 | Method and apparatus for generating an image using MRI and photography A method for generating an image of a region of interest of a subject includes obtaining a set of magnetic resonance (MR) data for the region of interest. In addition, photographic data for at least one surface of the region of interest is obtained, for example, fro... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7831011 | Computed tomography method and system An method of computed tomography is disclosed herein. The method includes acquiring an axial dataset and acquiring a helical dataset as part of an acquisition protocol. A computed tomography system is also disclosed. ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7821265 | Method and apparatus for acquiring MRI data for pulse sequences with multiple phase encode directions and periodic signal modulation A method for acquiring magnetic resonance (MR) data for a pulse sequence with periodic signal modulation and a set of views having at least two phase encode directions includes selecting a direction of modulation. Each view in the set of views is assigned a readout ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7801267 | Method and system for auto positioning compression mechanism in a mammography system A method and system for auto positioning a compression mechanism in a mammography imaging system is disclosed herewith. The method comprises: automatically elevating the compression mechanism upon detection of a breast biopsy device. The breast biopsy device can be ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7800367 | Method and apparatus for generating T2* weighted magnetic resonance images A method for generating a susceptibility (or T2*) weighted magnetic resonance (MR) image includes defining a pulse sequence having a plurality of gradient echoes and acquiring MR data for each of the plurality of gradient echoes. A weighting function is applied to i... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7796795 | System and method for computer aided detection and diagnosis from multiple energy images A method, system, and storage medium for computer aided processing of an image set includes employing a data source, the data source including an image set acquired from X-ray projection imaging, x-ray computed tomography, or x-ray tomosynthesis, defining a region o... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7767745 | Methods of making a mixture for a PTFE membrane with metal oxides, and compositions related thereto Method for making a mixture used in the production of a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane including metal oxide(s). The mixture includes PTFE resin, a lubricating agent, and a metal oxide. The mixture may be further processed to form a PTFE membrane. ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7761100 | Ultra-low frequency electromagnetic tracking system Described herein are one or more implementations for an electromagnetic (EM) position and orientation tracking system operating at an ultra-low frequency, which reduces the strength of eddy currents produced by nearby field-distorting electrically-conductive materia... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7745797 | Digital x-ray detector assembly A digital radiography imaging system having a digital x-ray detector that is easy to manufacture and produces high quality images with no artifacts. The digital x-ray detector including a front cover, a scintillator screen member, a light imager panel member having ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7738320 | Method and system for enhanced display of temporal data on portable devices A method for displaying temporal data on a portable device is presented. The method includes converting the temporal data to clock coordinates to generate a clock data set. In addition, the method includes presenting a clock plot representative of the clock data set... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7735350 | Measuring intensity of shot peening in areas with difficult accessibility Determining shot peening intensity by affixing a Almen test strip to a shot peening surface, removing the peened strip from the shot peening surface, measuring an arc height of the shot peened strip, and determining peening intensity on the surface from the measured... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7668298 | System and method for collecting backscattered electrons in an x-ray tube A system and method for collecting backscattered electrons within a substantially evacuated vessel containing both an electron-emitting cathode assembly and an electron-attracting anode assembly. The system and method comprises an electron collector assembly includi... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7668296 | X ray tube assembly and method of manufacturing and using the X ray tube assembly In one embodiment, an X ray tube assembly is provided. The X ray tube assembly comprises an evacuated envelope, an anode disposed at a first end of the evacuated envelope and a cathode assembly disposed at a second end of the evacuated envelope. The cathode assembly... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7668295 | System and method for high voltage transient suppression and spit protection in an x-ray tube A system and method to improve the high voltage performance of an x-ray tube with electrostatic deflection of an electron beam focal spot. The system and method provides protection of bias circuits from high voltage transients and spit protection in x-ray tubes thro... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7667457 | System and apparatus for detecting gamma rays in a PET/MRI scanner A gamma ray detector ring for a combined positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is integrated into a radio frequency (RF) coil assembly such that the detector ring is integrated with a RF shield. Each gamma ray detector in the... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7664459 | On-board message repeater for railroad train communications system A distributed power train (10) communications system for sending and receiving signals between a lead locomotive (14) and remote locomotives (12A/12B/12C) in the train (10). A lead (14) initiated message is received b... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7664222 | Portable digital tomosynthesis imaging system and method A portable tomosynthesis imaging system is disclosed that includes a portable X-ray source assembly and a portable detector assembly. The source assembly may be coupled to a portable power supply and controller such that multiple projection X-ray images may be obtai... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7654382 | Table drive system A table drive system comprising a first drive assembly configured for moving a support table in a first direction, a second drive assembly configured for moving the support table in a second direction and a drive motor coupled to the first drive assembly and the sec... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7649354 | Method and apparatus for acquiring magnetic resonance imaging data A multi-shot three-dimensional (3D) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data view-ordering strategy for uniform or variable density k-space sampling schemes is presented. The ky-kz plane is partitioned into multiple wedge-shaped “blades” (or r... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7631749 | Table drive system A table drive system for driving a support table is disclosed herein. The table drive system comprises at least one of a first drive assembly or a second drive assembly or a combination thereof. The first drive assembly is configured for moving the support table in ... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7620227 | Computer-aided detection system utilizing temporal analysis as a precursor to spatial analysis A computer-aided detection system for evaluating tissue based on a series of timed images acquired both before and after a contrast agent is administered performs a temporal analysis of the tissue and then a spatial analysis in which the tissue is categorized. After... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7583791 | X-ray tube target assembly and method of manufacturing same An X-ray tube target assembly and method of manufacturing same is provided. The X-ray tube target assembly comprises an injection molded target disk. The injection molded target disk includes an injection molded hub member and an injection molded outer member. The i... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7576542 | System and apparatus for providing electrical and cooling interconnections in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system A coil assembly and a magnetic resonance imaging system employing same are disclosed. The coil assembly includes a main gradient coil assembly having a first section positioned at a first end of the MRI system distal to a patient support system and a second section ... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7576481 | High voltage stable cathode for x-ray tube A method of producing a cathode for use in an x-ray tube assembly is provided including machining an emission aperture into a cup emission surface portion of a cup structure. The cup structure is comprised of a cup base portion opposite the cup emissions surface por... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7571750 | Tool for transferring controlled amounts of fluid into and from a fluid flow circuit A tool for transferring controlled amounts of fluid into and from a fluid flow circuit is disclosed herein. The tool includes a substantially closed tube having a first end, a second end, and a chamber therein; an elongate plunger having a fore end extending inside ... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7558374 | System and method for generating X-rays A system and method for generating X-rays comprising a waveguide having a cavity extending therethrough, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall opposite the first sidewall, the second sidewall having an opening extending therethrough forming or including a target t... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7558367 | Method and system for detecting breast laterality A method for determining breast laterality includes interpreting laterality of a breast using at least one patient parameter obtained from orientation of a patient with reference to an axis. Some of the patient parameters include patient position, patient head orien... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7505867 | System and method for predicting medical condition In one embodiment, a method of deriving probability of a medical condition is provided. The method comprises obtaining a first medical data corresponding to a first medical subject from at least one medical information system, obtaining a second medical data corresp... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7505565 | Method for making a light weight high performance target An x-ray anode for use in an x-ray tube is provided. The x-ray anode includes a substrate material, a target material, and one or more graded coefficient of thermal expansion material layers. The target material is coupled to the one or more graded coefficient of th... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7499825 | Printed digital physiological data system and method Various methods related to encoding and retrieving physiological data, such as digital ECG data, via a set of binary data are provided. In one embodiment, the set of binary data may be generated from the physiological data and printed on a printout of the physiologi... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7489131 | System and apparatus for direct cooling of gradient coils A system for cooling a gradient coil assembly of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system includes a gradient coil having a first surface comprising a plurality of conductors and a plurality of inter-turn channels. Each inter-turn channel is located between turns o... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7471202 | Conformal coil array for a medical tracking system Described herein are one or more implementations for reducing the effects of distortion caused by the distorters in medical image-capture components used in medical electromagnetic tracking system. Examples of a medical image-capture component include an X-ray image... | 12/30/2008 |
