Digital X-ray imaging system with still and video capture modes

摘要

In one aspect, a system includes a conventional, film-based X-ray machine and a digital imaging assembly. The X-ray machine includes an X-ray source and a bracket assembly configured to hold X-ray film. The digital imaging assembly is configured to be mounted on the bracket assembly of the X-ray machine. The digital imaging assembly includes a scintillation screen and a digital image sensor. The digital image sensor is coupled with one or more processors that is configured to receive user input that selects a mode of operation from between a still image capture mode and a video capture mode, receive digital signals from the digital image sensor, process the digital signals to generate digital X-ray image data in accordance with the selected mode of operation, and present the generated digital X-ray image data on a display device.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
(a) a conventional, film-based X-ray machine including:
(i) an X-ray source that emits X-rays, and(ii) a bracket assembly configured to hold X-ray film; (b) a digital imaging assembly configured to be mounted on the bracket assembly of the conventional, film-based X-ray machine, the digital imaging assembly including:
(i) a scintillation screen that converts X-ray photons into visible light photons, and(ii) a digital image sensor that converts the visible light photons into digital signals; and (c) one or more processors coupled with the digital image sensor, the one or more processors configured to perform operations including:
(i) receive user input that selects a mode of operation from between a still image capture mode and a video capture mode,(ii) receive the digital signals from the digital image sensor,(iii) process the digital signals to generate digital X-ray image data in accordance with the selected mode of operation, and(iv) present the generated digital X-ray image data on a display device.