Apparatus and method for multi-modal imaging

摘要

An imaging system and method for imaging an immobilized object. The imaging system includes a support member adapted to receive the object in an immobilized state. The system also includes means for imaging the immobilized object in various imaging modes to capture images of the object. The imaging system further includes a movable phosphor screen. The phosphor screen is adapted to be movable without moving the immobilized object and support member.

主权项

1. An imaging system for imaging an object, comprising:
a support member adapted to receive the object in an immobilized state; an imaging unit that images the immobilized object in a first imaging mode to capture a first image, the first imaging mode being selected from the group consisting of: x-ray mode and radio isotope mode, and that images the immobilized object in a second imaging mode that uses light from the immobilized object, different from the first imaging mode, to capture a second image, the second imaging mode being selected from the group consisting of: bright-field mode, fluorescence mode, and luminescence mode; a movable phosphor plate to transduce ionizing radiation to visible light, the phosphor plate being mounted to be moved, while the object remains immobilized on the support member, between: a first position proximate the support member for and during capture of the first image; and a second position not proximate the support member during capture of the second image; and a capture system that captures either the first image or the second image of the object.