Image reconstructing apparatus, X-ray computed tomography apparatus, and image reconstructing method

US9050002B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9050002-B2
Application numberUS-86131910-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateAug 23, 2010
Priority dateAug 31, 2009
Publication dateJun 9, 2015
Grant dateJun 9, 2015

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According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a reconstructing unit, a first control unit, a detecting unit, a generating unit, and a second control unit. The first control unit controls the reconstructing unit to reconstruct first images based on projection data collected in first periods. The detecting unit detects second periods which belong to pulsation cycles different from one another and in which an organ to be imaged is in the substantially same form, based on the first images. The generating unit generates data for reconstruction including projection data for the required angle range by combining projection data collected in third periods close to the second periods. The second control unit controls the reconstructing unit to reconstruct a second image based the data for reconstruction.

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What is claimed is: 1. An imaging apparatus comprising: a scanner that collects projection data of an organ pulsating in a subject in each of a number of projection directions by use of X-rays during a collection period including at least two pulsation periods of the organ to be imaged; a computer configured to execute program instructions to produce an object image of the organ based on the collected projection data; and a memory storing program instructions which when execut…

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What does patent US9050002B2 cover?
According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a reconstructing unit, a first control unit, a detecting unit, a generating unit, and a second control unit. The first control unit controls the reconstructing unit to reconstruct first images based on projection data collected in first periods. The detecting unit detects second periods which belong to pulsation cycles different from one anothe…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Noshi Yasuhiro, Saito Satoshi, Toshiba Kk, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61B6/032. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jun 09 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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