EP0480096B1 - Appareil pour diagnostic aux rayons X comprenant un intensificateur d'image à rayons X et un détecteur de brillance d'image sur son écran de sortie - Google Patents

Appareil pour diagnostic aux rayons X comprenant un intensificateur d'image à rayons X et un détecteur de brillance d'image sur son écran de sortie Download PDF

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EP0480096B1
EP0480096B1 EP90119637A EP90119637A EP0480096B1 EP 0480096 B1 EP0480096 B1 EP 0480096B1 EP 90119637 A EP90119637 A EP 90119637A EP 90119637 A EP90119637 A EP 90119637A EP 0480096 B1 EP0480096 B1 EP 0480096B1
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Horst Dipl.-Phys. Dr. Rer. Nat. Aichinger
Udo Dipl.-Ing. Heinze (Fh)
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05G—X-RAY TECHNIQUE
    • H05G1/00—X-ray apparatus involving X-ray tubes; Circuits therefor
    • H05G1/08—Electrical details
    • H05G1/26—Measuring, controlling or protecting
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    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05G—X-RAY TECHNIQUE
    • H05G1/00—X-ray apparatus involving X-ray tubes; Circuits therefor
    • H05G1/08—Electrical details
    • H05G1/26—Measuring, controlling or protecting
    • H05G1/30—Controlling
    • H05G1/38—Exposure time
    • H05G1/42—Exposure time using arrangements for switching when a predetermined dose of radiation has been applied, e.g. in which the switching instant is determined by measuring the electrical energy supplied to the tube
    • H05G1/44—Exposure time using arrangements for switching when a predetermined dose of radiation has been applied, e.g. in which the switching instant is determined by measuring the electrical energy supplied to the tube in which the switching instant is determined by measuring the amount of radiation directly
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05G—X-RAY TECHNIQUE
    • H05G1/00—X-ray apparatus involving X-ray tubes; Circuits therefor
    • H05G1/08—Electrical details
    • H05G1/64—Circuit arrangements for X-ray apparatus incorporating image intensifiers

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  • the invention relates to an X-ray diagnostic system with an X-ray image intensifier and a detector for image brightness on its output screen with a matrix of detector elements.
  • An X-ray diagnostic system of this type is described in EP-A-0 362 427.
  • the detector elements of the detector are all of the same size and shape. It has been shown that not all measuring fields desirable in practice can be realized in this way.
  • EP-A-0 429 977 which is part of the prior art compared to the present application but is not prepublished, describes a computer tomograph with a detector which consists of a matrix of detector elements which have different shapes and sizes. An X-ray image intensifier whose output screen is assigned to such a detector is not shown in this document. Furthermore, it is not possible to select desired combinations of detector elements from the detector by means of a control device.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an X-ray diagnostic system of the type mentioned in such a way that the selectable measuring fields of the detector can be adapted in an organ-specific manner to the requirements even more optimally than in the prior art.
  • An expedient development of the invention consists in that the detector elements grouped around the center are triangular in such a way that a polygonal central measuring field can be selected. This measuring field can be approximated to a round measuring field, which is desirable for some applications.
  • Another embodiment of the invention is that the detector is seated on a connection plate which carries integrated circuits for the detector elements on its rear side. Both the detector itself and the associated circuits, in particular switches for selecting the detector elements and amplifiers, are mounted on a single connection plate.
  • This connection plate can be arranged adjustable in a housing, so that an adjustment is possible. In this case, a cable for connection to the outside can be led out of the housing.
  • FIG. 1 shows an X-ray tube 1, which is fed by an X-ray generator 2.
  • a patient 3 is penetrated by the X-rays.
  • the X-ray radiation that is spatially modulated thereby falls on the input of the X-ray image intensifier 4, which converts the intensity distribution of the X-ray radiation into a visible image of high luminance on the output screen.
  • This image is recorded by a television camera and displayed on a display unit 7 via a television center 6.
  • a semiconductor detector 8 is provided as an actual value transmitter, which feeds a corresponding signal to the actual value input of a comparator 9 via a measuring transducer 10.
  • the comparator 9 has a setpoint input 11, at which there is a signal corresponding to the setpoint of the average image brightness in the measuring field of the output screen of the X-ray image intensifier 4.
  • the x-ray generator 2 is influenced by a brightness control device 13 in the sense of an adjustment of the actual value to the target value.
  • a setpoint generator 12 is provided for setting the setpoint.
  • the semiconductor detector 8 has a surface on which the entire output image of the X-ray image intensifier 4 or a part thereof can be reproduced (by varying the focal length of the optics), with the aid of a partially transparent mirror 14 in the beam path between the output fluorescent screen of the X-ray image intensifier 4 and the television camera 5
  • a control device 15 electronically selects one or more areas of the semiconductor detector 8 in accordance with the desired measuring field.
  • the semiconductor detector 8 allows the selection of a large number of measuring fields, both with regard to their position and their shape and size.
  • FIG. 2 shows an example of a semiconductor detector 8 in an enlarged view.
  • This semiconductor detector 8 consists of a matrix of photodiode elements 8a, 8b etc., which are connected to terminals 17 via wires 16. 2, the photodiode elements 8a etc. have different shapes and sizes. For example, the photodiode elements 8a and 8e, 8b and 8d, 8g and 8i each have the same shape and area.
  • the photodiode elements 8a, 8e are larger than the photodiode elements 8b, 8c and 8d.
  • the photodiode elements 8g, 8i etc. are triangular.
  • the photodiode elements 8a etc. can be selected individually to form the desired measuring field.
  • 3 shows an example for the selection of photodiode elements.
  • the dark areas represent the selected measuring field, which is suitable for a colon overview image.
  • the selected measuring field must also be oriented. Accordingly, it can also be in accordance with FIGS. 4 to 6.
  • 3 to 6 show that the darkly drawn measuring field can be rotated electronically by appropriately selecting the photodiode elements 8a, etc., in the example in 90 ° steps.
  • FIG. 7 shows darkly a central measuring field which is approximated to a round measuring field and which is formed with the aid of the triangular-shaped photodiode elements 8g etc.
  • This measuring field is e.g. suitable for heart and skull images.
  • Additional measuring fields of different shapes and sizes can be selected by appropriately selecting the photodiode elements 8a, etc.
  • FIG. 8 shows the semiconductor detector 8 with the connections 17 on a substrate 18.
  • the substrate 18 is arranged on a connection plate 19, which is provided with a flexible printed circuit board 20.
  • Integrated circuits 21 are arranged on the rear side of the connecting plate 19 and are electrically connected to one another, to the connections 17 and to the flexible printed circuit board 20 by means of wires 22.
  • the integrated circuits 21 contain the switches for selecting the photodiode elements 8a etc. and the amplifiers.
  • Fig. 8 shows that a compact structure with the help of the connecting plate 19 is possible.
  • the different sizes of the photodiode elements 8a etc. are achieved.
  • the different shapes are created by dividing the photodiode elements, e.g. achieved to form the triangular photodiode elements 8g, 8i, etc.
  • These triangular-shaped photodiode elements 8g, 8i etc. enable the selection of a polygonal central measuring field.
  • the semiconductor detector 8 can also be used instead of an ionization chamber for direct recording. In this case, it causes the X-ray tube 1 to be switched off automatically after a predetermined dose has been reached. In this case too, an optimal choice of the measuring field determining the dose is possible.
  • FIG. 2 shows that light-emitting diodes 23 are provided at the crossing points of the photodiode elements 8a etc. Only two such light-emitting diodes 23 are shown in FIG. 2. Such light-emitting diodes can be provided at all crossing points. These light emitting diodes are controlled by the control device 15 and optically mark the respectively selected measuring field. The light emitted by the light-emitting diodes 23 is recorded via the television camera 5, so that the respectively selected measuring field is optically represented in the x-ray image on the display device 7.
  • the signals of each of the photodiode elements 8a etc. can be evaluated simultaneously.
  • the arithmetic mean or the peak value of these signals can be selected be formed.
  • These signals can also be weighted as a function of the organ recorded in each case.
  • the light-insensitive areas between the photodiode elements 8a etc., e.g. 2 in the form of dividing lines can be provided with a metallization which, when illuminated, makes the boundaries of the photodiode elements 8a etc. visible and thus the actual position of the built-in detector on the display device 7.

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  1. Installation de diagnostic à rayons X comportant un intensificateur d'image (4) de rayons X et un détecteur (8) de la luminosité des images sur son écran de sortie dans un champ de mesure susceptible d'être sélectionné au moyen d'une matrice constituée d'éléments (8a, etc.) de détecteur, ainsi que d'un dispositif (15) de commande destiné à sélectionner les éléments (8a, etc.) de détecteur selon les combinaisons souhaitées, les éléments (8a, etc.) de détecteur ayant des formes et/ou des dimensions différentes.
  2. Installation de diagnostic à rayons X selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle dans le détecteur (8) des éléments (8g, 8i, etc.) de détecteur groupés autour du centre ont une forme triangulaire de façon telle qu'un champ de mesure médian polygonal peut être sélectionné.
  3. Installation de diagnostic à rayons X selon la revendication 1 ou 2 dans le détecteur (8) de laquelle la largeur des colonnes et celle des lignes formant la matrice sont différentes.
  4. Installation de diagnostic à rayons X selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, dans laquelle le détecteur (8) est placé sur une plaque de branchement (18) qui porte sur sa face arrière des circuits de commutation (21) intégrés pour les éléments de détection (8a, etc.).
  5. Installation de diagnostic à rayons X selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, dans laquelle il est prévu, dans le détecteur, aux points de croisement des éléments (8a, etc.) de détecteur, des diodes électroluminescentes (23) qui sont commandées de façon telle que le champ de mesure sélectionné soit incrusté dans l'image de rayons X.
  6. Installation de diagnostic à rayons X selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, dans laquelle le détecteur (8) permet simultanément une exploitation des signaux de chacun des éléments (8a, etc.) à photodiode.
  7. Installation de diagnostic à rayons X selon la revendication 6, dans laquelle le détecteur (8) exerce une influence sur la position du diaphragme (24) pour rayons primaires en vue de diminuer le rayonnement direct.
  8. Installation de diagnostic à rayons X selon la revendication 6, dans laquelle le détecteur (8) calcule au choix la valeur moyenne arithmétique des signaux des éléments (8, etc.) de détecteur sélectionnés, ou bien la valeur de pointe des signaux des éléments (8, etc.) de détecteur ou d'un groupe d'éléments (8a, etc.) de détecteur.
  9. Installation de diagnostic à rayons X selon les revendications 6 et 8, dans laquelle le détecteur permet de pondérer les signaux des divers éléments (8a, etc.) en fonction de l'organe.
  10. Installation de diagnostic à rayons X selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, dans laquelle dans le détecteur (8) les zones non sensibles à la lumière comprises entre les éléments (8a, etc.) sont revêtues d'une métallisation qui, lorsqu'elles sont éclairées, permet de voir sur un appareil de surveillance (7), les limites des éléments (8a, etc.) de détecteur et ainsi la position réelle du détecteur (8) incorporé.
  11. Installation de diagnostic à rayons X selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, dans laquelle dans le détecteur (8), en dépit de la différence de dimension et de forme des éléments (8a, etc.) de détecteur, n'importe quelle forme de champ de mesure peut être tournée selon des pas de 90° grâce à la symétrie par rapport au centre des éléments (8a, etc.) de détecteur.
EP90119637A 1990-10-12 1990-10-12 Appareil pour diagnostic aux rayons X comprenant un intensificateur d'image à rayons X et un détecteur de brillance d'image sur son écran de sortie Expired - Lifetime EP0480096B1 (fr)

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EP90119637A EP0480096B1 (fr) 1990-10-12 1990-10-12 Appareil pour diagnostic aux rayons X comprenant un intensificateur d'image à rayons X et un détecteur de brillance d'image sur son écran de sortie
DE59006446T DE59006446D1 (de) 1990-10-12 1990-10-12 Röntgendiagnostikanlage mit einem Röntgenbildverstärker und einem Detektor für die Bildhelligkeit auf dessen Ausgangsschirm.
US07/754,073 US5164583A (en) 1990-10-12 1991-09-03 Matrix of image brightness detector's elements formed by different groups of different shape or size
JP29074691A JP3188293B2 (ja) 1990-10-12 1991-10-09 Ｘ線検査装置

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