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Class 378/205 - Alignment


Subclass of Class 378 - X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Definition: Subject matter including means designed to aid in the alignment
No. of patents: 523
Last issue date: 12/27/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8083408Method and device for delivering radiotherapy
A device 10 for aligning a patient for delivering a plurality of radiation beams comprising a patient support surface 12, a coarse alignment subsystem 14 connected to the patient support surface, and a fine alignment subsystem connected to the p...
12/27/2011
8002465Patient positioning system and methods for diagnostic radiology and radiotherapy
The system provides new ways to ensure that a patient is positioned correctly, e.g. identically with an original planning scan if the patient is to undergo radiotherapy. The system also detects if there is patient movement during a scan. It is an aspect of the prese...
08/23/2011
7997799Image acquisition and processing chain for dual-energy radiography using a portable flat panel detector
A mobile dual-energy X-ray imaging system is presented. The mobile dual-energy X-ray imaging system is a digital X-ray system that is designed both to acquire original image data and to process the image data to produce an image for viewing. The system has an X-ray ...
08/16/2011
7993058Lamella collimator and beam therapy appliance
A lamella collimator, in particular for a beam therapy appliance, is provided. The lamella collimator has a plurality of lamellae, which can be moved by a motor or motors in a movement direction in order to preset a countour of a beam path on an X-ray beam. Each lam...
08/09/2011
7972062Optical positioner design in X-ray analyzer for coaxial micro-viewing and analysis
An X-ray analyzer includes a sample stage for holding and positioning a sample and an optical positioner assembly configured above the sample stage. The optical positioner assembly includes a body member having an opening; an optical positioner located within the op...
07/05/2011
7934869Positioning an object based on aligned images of the object
Embodiment of the invention describes a system and a method for positioning an object from a first pose to a second pose. The method displays concurrently a first image and a second image on a display device, wherein the first image and the second image represent re...
05/03/2011
7914206X-ray apparatus with an x-ray source and an x-ray detector
The invention relates to an x-ray apparatus with an x-ray source and an x-ray detector, with the x-ray source able to be moved in a first plane and the x-ray detector in a second plane parallel to the first plane and not coinciding with the first plane, with the x-r...
03/29/2011
7896547Radiation image capturing system
A radiation image capturing system detects the position of a radiation detecting cassette disposed below a patient and the position of a radiation source for emitting a radiation, based on the differences between the propagation times of radio waves emitted from an ...
03/01/2011
7874729General imaging system
To automate positioning operation of an X-ray tube so as to reduce the inspection time. Anatomical program selection means selects a surgery method/imaging object portion so that an imaging condition stored as an anatomical program in advance is called out and set i...
01/25/2011
7789560Method and device for delivering radiotherapy
A device 10 for aligning a patient for delivering a plurality of radiation beams comprising a patient support surface 12, a coarse alignment subsystem 14 connected to the patient support surface, and a fine alignment subsystem connected to the p...
09/07/2010
7780349Apparatus and method for robotic radiosurgery beam geometry quality assurance
A method and apparatus for quality assurance of beam geometry of robotic radiosurgery systems. The apparatus comprises two or more radio-opaque markers set at a fixed distance from each other and contained in a housing, which is assembled to a collimator fixture for...
08/24/2010
7780350Positioning adjustment of a mobile radiology facility
The invention concerns a device for detecting a faulty positioning between a first element and a second element comprising an electromagnetic wave emitting unit designed to be secured to the first element and an electromagnetic wave receiving and processing unit des...
08/24/2010
7771118Method and configuration for examining a measurement object by way of invasive radiation
A method and an arrangement for investigation of an object to be measured (1), the object to be measured (1) being subjected to invasive radiation. An interaction of the invasive radiation from a radiation source (3) is detected by way of a radi...
08/10/2010
7744279Orientation sensing apparatus for radiation imaging system
A radiation imaging system includes a radiation head with a radiation source and an adjustable angular orientation. A radiation image detection device has a photostimulable medium that records an image according to radiation emitted from the radiation source. A meas...
06/29/2010
7712960Device for optimization of experimental parameters on synchrotron beam lines
Enhanced methods and a device enabling a plurality of tools for implementing a plurality of procedures for the accurate alignment and calibration of multiple components of the experimental set up at a synchrotron beam line are provided. The device includes an alignm...
05/11/2010
7686511Angular irradiation in an upright treatment system
An upright treatment system including a source housing including a radiation source operable to emit an orientated radiation beam, a source positioner operable to rotate the source housing through an elevation angle about a source housing elevation rotation axis whi...
03/30/2010
7677799Coordination of radiological imaging subsystems and components
Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for coordinating a radiological imaging subsystem with a component including: a first communication device located on the radiological imaging subsystem; and a second communication device located on the c...
03/16/2010
7677800Radiological imaging apparatus, radiological imaging method, and program
A radiological imaging apparatus that includes a radiation source, a radiation detection section that detects radiation that passes through a subject, a signal detection section that detects signals from a plurality of signal generating sections disposed on the radi...
03/16/2010
7654739X-ray equipment and method for controlling it
X-ray equipment in which the X-ray source and X-ray detector can be moved in a simple and uncomplicated manner permits an X-ray picture to be taken only when the X-ray source and X-ray detector are aligned to match one another. This provides the user with informatio...
02/02/2010
7651270Automated x-ray optic alignment with four-sector sensor
A system for x-ray optical alignment. The system includes an x-ray source, an optic, a collimation element, and alignment sensors. The x-ray source generates an x-ray beam that is directed by the optic at a sample. The collimation element is located between the opti...
01/26/2010
7648274Radiological scanning orientation indicator
A radiological imaging orientation indicator includes a linear indication member having a substantially uniform cross-sectional shape and means for positioning the indication member adjacent a patient's body. When the indication member is located adjacent the patien...
01/19/2010
7632014Large X-ray detector variable centering for angulation enhancement
Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for angulation enhancement. An X-ray system comprising X-ray detector and X-ray source disposed at different ends of the X-ray system. An apparatus shifts a beam field produced by the X-ray source towards the edge of the X...
12/15/2009
7614787Marking apparatus used in a process for producing multi-layered printed circuit board
X-rays are irradiated at the board 5 from the X-ray generator 11, the image of the standard marks 50, 51 are projected on the fluorescence screen 12, the resulted image is photographed simultaneously by one shot of the visible light CCD c...
11/10/2009
7604405Integrated quality assurance for an image guided radiation treatment delivery system
A method and apparatus for quality assurance of an image guided radiation treatment delivery system. A quality assurance (“QA”) marker is positioned at a preset position under guidance of an imaging guidance system of a radiation treatment delivery system. A rad...
10/20/2009
7600916Target alignment for X-ray scattering measurements
A method for X-ray analysis of a sample includes directing a beam of X-rays to impinge on a structure in the sample such that the X-rays are scattered from the structure in a pattern of stripes, and receiving the scattered X-rays using an array of detectors. A relat...
10/13/2009
7597475Multidimensional alignment apparatus for hard x-ray focusing with two multilayer laue lenses
A multidimensional alignment apparatus is provided for multidimensional aligning of two linear multilayer Laue lenses (MLLs) for two-dimensional hard X-ray focusing. The multidimensional alignment apparatus precisely aligns and ensures stability of two linear MLLs p...
10/06/2009
7594752Apparatus and method for checking the alignment of laser beams on a diagnostic and/or therapeutic machine
An apparatus for checking the alignment of laser beams for indicating a position in relation to a diagnostic and/or therapeutic machine, which has a isocentre, wherein the machine has a patient support movable in its position, laser beams and isocentre being aligned...
09/29/2009
7581884Mobile radiography system and grid alignment process
Disclosed is a mobile radiographic unit with improved x-ray scatter control. Improved x-ray scatter control is provided through the alignment of the system with the focal line of an anti-scatter grid. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises an x-ray source a...
09/01/2009
7575375Systems and methods for reducing movement of an object
A system for reducing movement of an object is described. The system includes a first detector configured to detect a first beam and a second detector configured to detect a second beam The first and second detectors are located within a radiography room. ...
08/18/2009
7572057Radiography control apparatus and radiography control method
A control device controls a radiography apparatus including a radiation generating unit that emits radiation, a radiation detecting unit that detects the radiation emitted from the radiation generating unit. The control device includes a positional-relationship dete...
08/11/2009
7566172Radiation image taking apparatus having inclining means that inclines a focusing grid
There is provided a radiation image taking apparatus having: a radiation source for irradiating an object; a radiation image detector; a focusing grid provided between the radiation source and the radiation image detector and consisting of radiation-transparent and ...
07/28/2009
7559692X-ray sensitive camera comprising two image receivers and X-ray device
An X-ray-sensitive camera comprising a first X-ray-sensitive image detector for the creation of a first tomographic image with a first depth of focus profile, a second X-ray-sensitive image detector for the creation of a second tomographic image with a second depth ...
07/14/2009
7556428Surgical navigation system including patient tracker with removable registration appendage
A surgical navigation system includes a CT scanner that takes a plurality of x-ray images of a patient. A patient tracker including locators is attached to the patient, and a registration appendage is removably secured to the patient tracker in a known position and ...
07/07/2009
7534038Dental X-ray apparatus and method of positioning a patient therein
A dental x-ray apparatus is provided that includes an x-ray system having an x-ray source and x-ray detection means; positioning means for positioning a patient's head in a predefined position with respect to the x-ray system; and at least one video camera for gener...
05/19/2009
7507027Method and apparatus for positioning an object with respect to the isocenter of an acquisition system
Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method for object and isocenter alignment in an imaging system. The system includes an electromagnetic, an electromagnetic receiver, and an imaging unit for determining an isocenter of an imaging sc...
03/24/2009
7503692Arrangement in connection with intra-oral x-ray imaging
This invention relates to mutual positioning of an x-ray beam and an intra-oral x-ray sensor in connection with an imaging process by utilizing at least one measurement signal, which is achieved by arranging means for producing a magnetic field resp. for measuring t...
03/17/2009
7503693Mobile x-ray receiver for an x-ray apparatus
An x-ray receiver for an x-ray apparatus is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the x-ray receiver includes a detector holding apparatus designed such that it can be connected to a detector for receiving x-rays. The x-ray receiver also includes an x-ray grid, con...
03/17/2009
7497620Method and system for a multiple focal spot x-ray system
A radiographic inspection system includes an electron gun, a fixed anode of a dense material, and apparatus for steering an electron beam generated by the electron gun to multiple focal spots on the anode. A detector includes a plurality of individual detector eleme...
03/03/2009
7490985Semiconductor integrated circuit arrangement device and method
An arrangement device including: a photography section, which photographs a first mark and a second mark in a state in which a semiconductor integrated circuit to which the first mark is applied and a member to which the second mark is applied, which member is to be...
02/17/2009
7488108Method or “device” for the determination of a position of a patient during a creation of an image of an examination area of the patient based on a medical imaging procedure
In general, the invention relates in general to a determination of a position of a patient who is located in a position provided for the creation of an image according to a medical imaging procedure. According to the invention, the position of the patient is determi...
02/10/2009
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