X-ray imaging apparatus and method of controlling the same
US9445776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/486
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are an X-ray imaging apparatus that captures one or more images of an inner part of the human body or the like, and a method for controlling the apparatus. In particular, an imaging system includes an X-ray generator which is configured to irradiate a target object with X-rays, a detector which is configured to detect X-rays which are emitted at a plurality of times and which have propagated through the target object, a driver which is configured to change a position of the X-ray generator or the detector, an image processor which is configured to generate a plurality of X-ray images from the detected X-rays and to compare the plurality of X-ray images in order to generate at least one difference image, and a controller which is configured to detect tissues which constitute the target object based on the at least one difference image.
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