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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8165265 | Method of constructing multi-tomographic image and digital 3 D X-ray photographing apparatus Tomographic images in a plurality of radius places are obtained in one-time X-ray photographing, and a lot of information on the diagnose can be provided by forming a stereoscopic image with these obtained tomographic images, and thickness of radial and fineness of ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8050381 | Medical X-ray imaging system The solid-state image pick-up device (1) includes a photodetecting section (10) which is formed by two-dimensionally aligning M×N (M and N are integers not less than 2) pixels in M rows and N columns and has a rectangular photodetecting surface. This ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8005187 | Medical digital X-ray imaging apparatus and medical digital X-ray sensor In a medical digital X-ray imaging apparatus having a plurality of imaging modes including computed tomography mode, a supporter supports an X-ray source and a digital X-ray sensor having a two-dimensional detection plane for detecting X-rays, while interposing an o... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7995704 | Panoramic x-ray photographing apparatus and method for photographing using the same Disclosed herein is a panoramic X-ray photographing apparatus and a method for photographing using the same. The present invention relates to the panoramic X-ray photographing apparatus capable of conducting a panoramic photographing without generating X-ray in neck... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7991107 | X-ray CT apparatus An X-ray CT apparatus with a function of taking in an X-ray image data obtained by another X-ray apparatus, for use of scout view for a CT for local region of an object to be examined. The apparatus comprises an image data input means for taking in an X-ray image da... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7876878 | Automatic spatial adjustment of a pan-oral x-ray source in response to the actual dentition of a patient A system, method, and computer program product for performing pan-oral imaging. A plurality of data points are generated which are representative of spatial positions of an actual dentition of a patient with respect to a defined spatial coordinate system. A fitted c... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7804933 | Dental computer tomographic imaging This invention directed to a computer tomography imaging apparatus designed for dental use as well as to methods realizable by it, especially to a method for relative positioning of the imaging means and the patient for imaging. A relevant feature of the computer to... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7756247 | Method and apparatus for generating a panoramic image by combining image data generated from multiple perspectives An apparatus for generating a panoramic image of part of a target, the apparatus including a source of penetrating radiation and a detector aligned with the source of penetrating radiation. The detector and source of penetrating radiation are rotate-able together wi... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7715525 | Single sensor multi-functional dental extra-oral x-ray imaging system and method A multi-functional dental extra-oral x-ray imaging system comprises a conventional x-ray source and manipulator to control the movement of the x-ray source by translating and rotating, a real time multiple frame producing x-ray imaging device and at least two differ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7715526 | Single sensor multi-functional dental extra-oral x-ray imaging system and method A multi-functional dental extra-oral x-ray imaging system includes a conventional x-ray source and manipulator to control the movement of the x-ray source by translating and rotating, a real time multiple frame producing x-ray imaging device and at least two differe... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7711085 | Radiography apparatus with scout view function An X-ray detecting section (13) comprises a first imaging means (S1) to generate an X-ray image in response to the X-ray slit beam (B) and a second imaging means (S2) to generate an X-ray image in response to the X-ray broad beam (BB). The radio... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7676022 | Extra-oral digital panoramic dental x-ray imaging system An extra-oral digital panoramic dental x-ray imaging system is disclosed for multi-layer panoramic and transverse X-ray imaging. The system includes an X-ray source and a digital imaging device capable of “real time” frame mode output. The source and imaging dev... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7672425 | Real-time digital X-ray imaging apparatus A x-ray diagnostic apparatus and methods perform Real-Time Digital Radiography with particular application in dental x-ray imaging modalities, such as Orthopantomography, Scannography, Linear Tomography and Cephalography, by using a versatile and robotized mechanica... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7577232 | Medical X-ray imaging apparatus and X-ray detector for using the same An X-ray detector for use in a medical X-ray imaging apparatus comprising a rotary means rotatable relative to an object to be examined, an X-ray generator provided at one side of the rotary means, and an X-ray detecting portion provided at the other side of the rot... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7545909 | Generating panoramic views of the jaw using a fixed reference point and crossing points of multiple rays In a method and apparatus for generating a view of a jaw, a tomographic dataset of a volume including at least part of the jaw is obtained. Inner and outer surfaces of the jaw are identified in the tomographic dataset. Data for a region with boundaries related to th... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7486767 | X-ray apparatus One of the aspects of the present invention is to provide an X-ray apparatus, which includes an X-ray source radiating an X-ray to a target portion of a person being tested, an X-ray detector detecting the X-ray through the target portion, and a moving mechanism sup... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7460638 | Location of focal plane A method and apparatus for generating a panoramic image of part of a target, comprises providing a scanner having a source of penetrating radiation facing a detector having an array of sensors for the penetrating radiation. The target is positioned between the sourc... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7424091 | Combined panoramic, CT (computed tomography) and cephalometric photographing apparatus Disclosed herein is a combined panoramic, CT (Computed Tomography) and cephalometric photographing apparatus including: a base; a supporting pole; an elevation member; a panoramic and CT photographing part; and a cephalometric photographing part. The panoramic and C... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7421059 | X-ray computer tomography apparatus An X-ray CT apparatus which executes a first X-ray tomography on a sectional plane having a desirable thickness in an object to be examined (0) with the object interposed between an X-ray generator (1) and a two-dimensional X-ray image sensor (2... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7409036 | Method and arrangement for implementing the movements of the functional elements of x-ray imaging equipment The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for controlling the movements of the functional elements (13-16) of an X-ray apparatus, such as a panoramic X-ray apparatus. In the method, one or more power means (1) provided with a control ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7376213 | CT image reconstruction through employment of function that describes interpreted movement of source around particular point of object A CT system in an example comprises an x-ray source, a detector, a data acquisition system (DAS), and a computer. The x-ray source emits a beam of x-rays toward an object to be imaged. The detector receives x-rays emitted by the x-ray source. The DAS is operably con... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7372940 | Radiation therapy system with risk mitigation An X-ray therapy system with equipment for reducing risk that the radiation applied to a patient is other than what is intended. A radiation check is made in which a signal indicative of the radiation to be applied is compared with a reference signal, and/or a confi... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7361150 | Method and device for evaluating the balance forces of the skeleton The invention concerns a method which consists in producing a radiographic image of the skeleton to be studied, determining the position of the body's global axis of gravity (5), selecting on the image segments of the skeleton (S1-S7) to be cons... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354196 | Device for recording projection images An x-ray device for recording projection images of a patient features a C-arm on the ends of which an x-ray source and an x-ray detector are accommodated. The x-ray detector is accommodated on the C-arm so that translation movements can be executed with the x-ray de... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347622 | X-ray CT scanner and scan method In an X-ray CT scan, a distance between an X-ray generator and a rotation center and/or a distance between a X-ray detector and the rotation center can be changed according to a magnification of an image. A rotary device has an X-ray generator and an X-ray detector ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7336763 | Dental extra-oral x-ray imaging system and method A multi-layer dental panoramic and transverse x-ray imaging system includes an x-ray source; a digital imaging device capable of frame mode output with a sufficient frame rate; a mechanical manipulator having at least one rotational axis located in a position other ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7324680 | Tooth identification in digital X-ray images and assignment of information to digital X-ray images A method and device for identifying objects, especially teeth, on a digitized X-ray picture, by using image processing algorithms to localize areas containing the object by segmenting and/or edge detection, these areas being computationally linked with parameters of... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322746 | X-ray sensitive camera comprising two image receivers and X-ray device The invention relates to an X-ray sensitive camera (1, 55) comprising a first X-ray sensitive image receiver (4), for creating a first tomogram with a first depth of field profile, in addition to a second X-ray sensitive image receiver (5) for c... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7319736 | Real-time digital x-ray imaging apparatus An x-ray diagnostic apparatus and methods performs Real-Time Digital Radiography with particular application in dental x-ray imaging modalities, such as Orthopantomography, Scannography, Linear Tomography and Cephalography, by using a versatile and modular electroni... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7315608 | Combined panoramic and CT (Computed Tomography)photographing apparatus Disclosed herein is a combined panoramic and computed tomography photographing apparatus. The apparatus includes, an X-ray source part, an X-ray sensor part having a panoramic sensor and/or a CT sensor, a rotary arm for arranging the X-ray source part and the X-ray ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7308295 | Compilation of image information and mammography apparatus for performing biopsy A mammography apparatus has a bracket having one of its arms fitted with an X-ray tube head. The X-ray tube head is formed of an X-ray tube for producing X-radiation and a collimator for collimating the X-radiation. The bracket arm opposite the X-ray tube head is fi... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7280686 | Computer-supported image reconstruction method for a three-dimensional subject A computer is supplied with at least three 2-D projections of a subject that are offset from one another by difference angles. A position in the projection surface and a respective surface data value per projection are allocated to the respective surface elements of... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7274766 | Method and arrangement for three-dimensional medical X-ray imaging This invention relates to a medical X-ray device arrangement for producing three-dimensional information of an object in a medical X-ray imaging, the medical X-ray device arrangement comprising an X-ray source for X-radiating the object from at least two different d... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7269242 | X-ray CT apparatus An X-ray CT apparatus is capable of obtaining an image of arbitrary size for an arbitrary part of an object to be examined. The X-ray CT apparatus prepares two-dimensional data and three-dimensional data from a plurality of X-ray information obtained by driving an X... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7263169 | X-ray computed tomography apparatus with beam-gating diaphragm An x-ray computed tomography apparatus has an x-ray source that can be rotated around a system axis and a diaphragm that is disposed downstream from the x-ray source in the ray propagation direction for gating a fan-shaped ray beam that irradiates a subject. The dia... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7236563 | Combined panoramic and computed tomography photographing apparatus Disclosed herein is a combined panoramic and computed tomography photographing apparatus. The apparatus includes, an X-ray light source part, an X-ray sensor part having a panoramic sensor and/or a CT sensor for detecting X-rays which are generated from the X-ray li... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7224764 | Stand-up CT scanner A CT scanner according to the present invention is particularly useful for scanning the spine and extremities, such as knees, and ankles, especially while the patient is in an upright position. The CT scanner generally includes a source and detector that are rotatab... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7203273 | Scanning dual energy X-ray imaging The invention concerns a method for a dentomaxillofacial X-ray imaging. It is provided an X-ray beam (15) having a first radiation spectrum and a flat cross-sectional form towards a predetermined dentomaxillofacial area (Q) of a patient (P), and an image rece... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7197109 | Real-time digital x-ray imaging apparatus A x-ray diagnostic apparatus and methods perform Real-Time Digital Radiography with particular application in dental x-ray imaging modalities, such as Orthopantomography, Scannography, Linear Tomography and Cephalography, by using a versatile and robotized mechanica... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7187749 | Blur compensation apparatus for X-ray image and medical X-ray imaging apparatus using the blur compensation apparatus A blur compensation apparatus for X-ray image of an object to be examined used for a medical X-ray imaging apparatus, which has an X-ray generator and an X-ray imaging device opposite to the X-ray generator, said X-ray generator and said X-ray imaging device interpo... | 03/06/2007 |
