WO2013073723A1 - Method for driving x-ray diagnostic equipment - Google Patents

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WO2013073723A1
WO2013073723A1 PCT/KR2011/008777 KR2011008777W WO2013073723A1 WO 2013073723 A1 WO2013073723 A1 WO 2013073723A1 KR 2011008777 W KR2011008777 W KR 2011008777W WO 2013073723 A1 WO2013073723 A1 WO 2013073723A1
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  • the present invention relates to a method of driving an X-ray diagnostic apparatus, and more particularly, to an X-ray imaging method using an X-ray diagnostic apparatus having a C-arm.
  • An X-ray diagnostic apparatus equipped with a C-arm is widely known as an apparatus capable of X-ray imaging the affected part of a human body and an animal body, continuously capturing an image of a diseased part, and reading and diagnosing the acquired image.
  • the X-ray diagnostic apparatus having the C-arm includes a main body having an actuator for lifting and lowering, a C-arm having a partly cut ring shape and having X-ray generating devices and image capturing devices spaced from each other at both ends thereof, And an arm support portion that extends from one side and ascends and descends by the elevating actuator.
  • a base for supporting the main body is provided on a lower portion of the main body, and a plurality of wheels are mounted on the base for movement of the main body.
  • the arm is provided so as to be rotatable and tilting with respect to the axis of the arm support, that is, with respect to the longitudinal direction of the arm support.
  • the arm support portion is configured to be able to move forward and backward along the longitudinal direction of the arm support portion, and to be able to move up and down by a lift actuator. Particularly, when the arm support portion is moved laterally to a predetermined position with respect to the longitudinal direction of the arm support portion, the direction of movement of the wheel is laterally rotated with respect to the longitudinal direction of the arm support portion, And moves to a predetermined position.
  • the mobile C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes the X-ray generator and the image acquiring device on the rotating arm, when the X-ray is taken on the affected part of the human body and the animal body, If they are in good agreement, accurate images of the lesion can be obtained.
  • the moving direction of the wheel is transversely rotated with respect to the longitudinal direction of the arm supporting portion in order to move the arm supporting portion laterally at a predetermined position with respect to the longitudinal direction of the arm supporting portion,
  • the arm support portion is moved to a predetermined position and then the affected portion is photographed. Therefore, when the arm support portion is required to be finely moved in order to obtain an accurate image of the affected portion, it is difficult to fine-tune the movement of the arm support portion, and there is a problem that the arm support portion may cause a shock to the patient due to rough operation.
  • the patient in order to obtain an accurate image of the lesion, the patient must move itself so that the lesion coincides with the center of the image capturing device. Therefore, in the case of a patient with poor mobility or an intensive care patient, There is a problem that it is difficult to obtain.
  • the present invention provides a more efficient imaging method when sequentially performing X-ray imaging at a plurality of positions using C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment.
  • the present invention relates to a C-arm configured to provide an X-ray to a patient region with an X-ray source provided at an X-side and detect an X-ray passing through the patient region with an X-ray detector provided at the other side;
  • a C-arm controller for moving the C-arm forward and backward, up and down, parallel movement, and rotation;
  • a memory device for storing the moved position and the moved path of the C-arm.
  • information about the path stored in the memory device may include at least two of the C-arm forward, backward, up-and-down, parallel and rotational movements to move between previously located points of the C- And more than one movement can be made substantially simultaneously.
  • the apparatus further comprises a sensor for detecting the patient area, wherein the memory device distinguishes the path that has invaded the patient area from the path of the C-arm, and stores the distinction path.
  • a method for controlling an X-ray photographing apparatus comprising the steps of: And storing the coordinates of the C-arm corresponding to the determined path, wherein the movement path is designated as a path that does not invade the patient area, and provides a driving method of the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus .
  • the coordinates of the C-arm include an X coordinate, a Y coordinate, a Z coordinate, and a rotation coordinate.
  • the movement path is characterized in that at least two or more of the X coordinate, Y coordinate, Z coordinate, and rotation coordinate are changed substantially simultaneously.
  • the patient area is characterized in that it includes a support part on which the patient is placed.
  • the present invention provides a method comprising: recognizing a patient area; Designating a position of a C-arm corresponding to N positions at which the X-ray can be taken with respect to the patient area; Designating a path for moving the C-arm from any one of the N positions to the remaining N-1 positions; Selecting an arbitrary M position among the N predetermined positions and an order for the M positions; And performing X-ray imaging by moving the C-arm according to the selected order.
  • the present invention also provides a method for driving a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus.
  • the step of designating the path for moving the C-arm is designated as a path not invading the recognized patient area.
  • the patient area is recognized through a sensor provided on the C-arm.
  • spatial coordinate values for a predetermined area are received and recognized.
  • the coordinates of the C-arm include an X coordinate, a Y coordinate, a Z coordinate, and a rotation coordinate.
  • the movement path is characterized in that at least two or more of the X coordinate, Y coordinate, Z coordinate, and rotation coordinate are changed substantially simultaneously.
  • the patient area is characterized in that it includes a support part on which the patient is placed.
  • the present invention when X-ray imaging is performed using C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment, it is possible to photograph a plurality of X-ray images in a minimum time. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the time for exposing the patient to X-rays while securing the necessary X-ray image to the patient.
  • Fig. 1 is a view for explaining the present invention, and shows an example of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus.
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a photographing method of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a photographing method of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4A to 4C illustrate an example of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus used in the imaging method according to the present invention.
  • 5A to 5F are perspective views illustrating an example of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus and a patient area used in the imaging method according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 1 is a view for explaining the present invention, and shows an example of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus.
  • the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes an X-ray source 100 for generating X-rays and emitting the X-rays to an object, an X-ray detector 200 for converting the incident X- An X-ray source 100, and an X-ray detector 200 and integrates the image signals generated by the X-ray detector 200 to form an X-ray image, and outputs or stores the X-ray image through the display 500
  • An image processing apparatus 300 and an operation unit 400 for setting a condition for the user to irradiate the X-ray and inputting various kinds of information
  • an X-ray detector 200 for attaching the X-ray source 100 to one side and the other side C arm.
  • the X-ray source 100 generates an X-ray of a cone beam type by accelerating an electron beam accelerated from a filament-shaped cathode provided in a vacuum tube into a target material on the anode in a high energy state.
  • a collimator (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the X-ray source 100 to determine the shape of the X-ray and the traveling direction.
  • the X-ray detector 200 includes a fluorescent screen (not shown) positioned opposite to the X-ray source 100 and absorbing X-rays transmitted through the object to generate a visible light beam, And a photodetector (not shown) for absorbing the visible light amplified by the light pipe and converting the amplified visible light into a video signal proportional to the amount of the visible light.
  • the fluorescent screen, the light pipe and the photodetector are connected to each other And are integrally formed.
  • An X-ray detector 200 and an X-ray source 100 are attached to one side and the other side of the C-arm, respectively.
  • the operation unit 400 is connected to the image processing apparatus 300 so that the user can select a specific region while setting the X-ray irradiation condition or checking the X-ray image displayed on the display 500.
  • the operation unit 400 includes a touch screen, And the like.
  • the image processing apparatus 300 is connected to the X-ray source 100 and the X-ray detector 200 to control the X-ray source 100 and the X-ray detector 200 and to output the image signal generated by the X- It imaged in real time and stores it.
  • the display 500 may include a cathode ray tube (CRT) cathode ray tube, a liquid crystal display (LCD), and an organic electroluminescence (OLED) display.
  • the display 500 may be connected to the image processing apparatus 300, Ray image generated by the X-ray imaging apparatus.
  • the patient is lying on a pedestal, bed, and the doctor moves the C-arm to the desired position as needed, and then the X-ray is taken when the C-arm is in the desired position.
  • the user of the C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment must move the C-arm for each position and then take an X-ray.
  • it takes a lot of work. It is very difficult to move the C-arm to the desired position without movement of the C-arm against the patient.
  • the present invention provides a method of performing X-ray imaging while automatically moving a C-arm to a position for X-ray imaging.
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a photographing method of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the movement path can be used to move the X-coordinate, the Y-coordinate, the Z-coordinate, the rotation coordinate and the X-coordinate, the Y-coordinate, the Z-coordinate and the rotation coordinate after the C- It also includes a sequence of which coordinates to change first. It also includes moving two or more coordinates at the same time at the same time. Subsequently, coordinates obtained according to the movement path are input to the C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment (S3). Then, the patient is laid down on the bed, and X-ray imaging is performed along the input path (S4).
  • a C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment user laid the patient on the bed, then moved the C-arm to the first position and then took the first X-ray. Then, the C-arm was moved and fixed to the next position, and a second X-ray picture was taken. Since the patient is lying on the bed in the process of moving the C-arm from the first position to the second position, the movement of the C-arm should not penetrate the patient's area. Also, for the convenience of the patient, it is not possible to increase the moving time of the C-arm indefinitely. Therefore, there are many difficulties in taking X-ray images in five places with C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment.
  • the coordinates of the C-arm at the position where the X-ray photograph is required in advance are checked in advance, and the route is checked beforehand so as not to invade the patient area, Stored in the line diagnostic equipment. Then, the X-ray photograph is taken by moving the C-arm by the stored data. Therefore, once the patient is lying on the bed, the X-ray photograph of the desired position can be taken quickly and accurately. If the number of X-rays at various positions required for the patient is greater, the time and position can be more effectively reduced by inputting the position and movement coordinates in advance according to the present invention and using the X-ray photographing method.
  • the coordinates and paths once input can be accumulated and stored in a database.
  • the position and the movement path of the once stored C-arm are stored in the memory. If the same position is used later, it is not necessary to search the coordinates and the movement path again.
  • the C-arm is to predict the positions to be X-rayed in advance, automatically calculate the movement path between the positions in advance, and then only the position and order of taking X- , And a method of photographing a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus capable of automatically capturing an X-ray picture by moving a C-arm.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a photographing method of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus recognizes a patient area (S10).
  • a virtual space can be collectively input to the patient area or different values can be inputted according to the body characteristics of the patient.
  • the patient area also includes the location and size of the patient and the size of the pedestal on which the patient is placed. If the user specifies the position by hand in advance, this may be recognized as the patient area.
  • the C-arm presupposes N possible positions at which the X-ray can be taken (S20).
  • the N positions may include all the major positions for radiography necessary for a widely used patient.
  • the position coordinates (X coordinate, Y coordinate, Z coordinate, and rotation left) of the C-arm with respect to each N positions are designated (S20).
  • a path value for moving the C-arm from any one of N positions to the remaining N-1 positions is designated (S30).
  • the path to be moved selects the path through which the C-arm can be moved most efficiently without invading the patient area.
  • any M positions and orders are selected from among the N predetermined positions (S40).
  • the C-arm performs M X-ray imaging along the designated movement path (S50).
  • the position and the movement route which can be photographed are stored in advance, and when the desired position and order are determined according to the patient, the C-arm is moved according to the determined order to perform the X-ray photographing. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform X-ray imaging while moving the C-arm of the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus for each patient, so that the desired X-ray imaging can be efficiently performed. Also, even when the desired positions are the same, but the order of taking the images is different, if the present embodiment is used, the X-ray imaging can be performed effectively.
  • FIGS. 5A to 5F are perspective views showing an example of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus used in the imaging method according to the present invention.
  • the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes an X-ray source provided on one side and an X-ray detector provided on the other side for providing X- Arm controller for moving the C-arm forward and backward, up and down, parallel movement, and rotation, and a memory device for storing the moved and moved positions of the C-arm.
  • the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus can move the provided C-arm using a motor for each movement.
  • the C-arm is configured so that it can be moved by the motor both up and down, forward and backward, rotation, left-right movement, and movement to change the angle of the C-arm to the control unit. It is also possible to configure that only a part of the movable movement of the C-arm is moved using the motor.
  • the memory device may be any type of memory device such as a memory using a semiconductor such as a flash memory, a memory using a metal plate such as a hard disk, or a memory device using a magnetic memory.
  • the memory device stores a movement path, a position, and the like, to which the C-arm has previously moved.
  • the memory device automatically moves.
  • the information about the path stored in the memory device may include at least two movements during forward and backward movement of the C arm, up-and-down movement, parallel movement, and rotational movement in order to move between previously located points of the C- As shown in FIG.
  • the physician or healthcare provider must determine the location and travel path of the C-arm optimized for the patient's situation and then store it in the memory device.
  • the position of the C-arm is automatically changed to the position stored in the memory device without the need for the physician or the healthcare worker to move the C- And the like.
  • the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus may further include a sensor for detecting a patient area.
  • a sensor for detecting a patient area When the information on the patient area input from the sensor is used, information stored in the memory device can be stored by distinguishing whether the path of movement of the C arm is the path invading the patient area or not. Therefore, the position of the C-arm can be moved more effectively.
  • the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus is a position where a doctor or a medical practitioner can take a state of a patient desired to see, because of the patient area inputted to the sensor provided in the C-arm X- - The arm can move the position most effectively.
  • the C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment uses the radiation that is harmful to the human body and the patient takes the necessary images, the patient may be exposed to X-rays for long time to take X-ray images, which may cause harm to the health.
  • the patient may be exposed to X-rays for long time to take X-ray images, which may cause harm to the health.
  • the present invention when X-ray imaging is performed using C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment, it is possible to photograph a plurality of X-ray images in a minimum time. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the time for exposing the patient to X-rays while securing the necessary X-ray image to the patient.

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The present invention relates to an imaging method which is more efficient than sequential X-ray imaging at multiple positions using C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment. To this end, the method of the present invention includes: a C-arm delivering X-rays to a certain area of the patient's body using an X-ray source included on one side of the patient's body, and detecting the X-rays passing through said area of the patient's body using an X-ray detector included on the other side of the patient's body; a C-arm controller for moving the C-arm forward and backward, upward and downward, translationally or rotationally; and a memory device for storing the position to which the C-arm is moved and the path of motion.

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Ｘ선 진단장비의 구동 방법How to run X-ray diagnostic equipment
본 발명은 X선 진단장비의 구동 방법에 관한 것으로, 보다 구체적으로 C-암(C-arm)을 구비한 X선 진단장비를 이용하는 X선 촬영 방법에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a method of driving an X-ray diagnostic apparatus, and more particularly, to an X-ray imaging method using an X-ray diagnostic apparatus having a C-arm.
C-아암을 구비하는 X선 진단장비는 인체 및 동물 몸체의 환부를 엑스레이 촬영하여, 지속적으로 환부에 대한 영상을 획득함으로써, 획득한 영상을 판독하여 진단할 수 있는 장비로서 널리 알려져 있다. C-아암을 구비하는 X선 진단장비는 승강용 액츄에이터가 내장된 본체와, 일부분이 절취된 링 형상을 가지며 양단부에 X선 발생장치 및 영상획득장치가 상호 이격 배치된 C-아암과, 아암의 일측으로부터 연장되어 승강용 액츄에이터에 의해 승강하는 아암지지부를 가진다.An X-ray diagnostic apparatus equipped with a C-arm is widely known as an apparatus capable of X-ray imaging the affected part of a human body and an animal body, continuously capturing an image of a diseased part, and reading and diagnosing the acquired image. The X-ray diagnostic apparatus having the C-arm includes a main body having an actuator for lifting and lowering, a C-arm having a partly cut ring shape and having X-ray generating devices and image capturing devices spaced from each other at both ends thereof, And an arm support portion that extends from one side and ascends and descends by the elevating actuator.
본체의 하부에는 본체를 지지하는 베이스가 마련되어 있으며, 베이스에는 본체의 이동이 가능하도록 복수의 바퀴가 장착되어 있다. 아암은 아암지지부의 축선에 대해, 즉 아암지지부의 길이방향에 대해 회전 및 틸팅이 가능하도록 설치되어 있다. 아암 지지부는 아암지지부의 길이방향을 따라 전진 및 후진이 가능할 뿐만 아니라 승강용 액츄에이터에 의해 승강가능하도록 구성되어 있다. 특히, 아암지지부를 아암지지부의 길이방향에 대해 가로로 소정의 위치로 이동시키는 경우, 바퀴의 이동방향을 아암지지부의 길이방향에 대해 가로로 회전시킨 후, 사용자가 본체를 밀거나 끌어 아암지지부를 소정의 위치로 이동시키도록 구성되어 있다.A base for supporting the main body is provided on a lower portion of the main body, and a plurality of wheels are mounted on the base for movement of the main body. The arm is provided so as to be rotatable and tilting with respect to the axis of the arm support, that is, with respect to the longitudinal direction of the arm support. The arm support portion is configured to be able to move forward and backward along the longitudinal direction of the arm support portion, and to be able to move up and down by a lift actuator. Particularly, when the arm support portion is moved laterally to a predetermined position with respect to the longitudinal direction of the arm support portion, the direction of movement of the wheel is laterally rotated with respect to the longitudinal direction of the arm support portion, And moves to a predetermined position.
한편, 이러한 모바일 C-아암 X선 진단장비는 회전하는 아암에 X선 발생장치 및 영상획득장치가 마련되어 있으므로, 인체 및 동물 몸체의 환부에 X선을 촬영할 때 환부의 중심과 영상획득장치의 중심이 잘 일치하여야만 환부의 정확한 영상을 얻을 수 있게 된다.Since the mobile C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes the X-ray generator and the image acquiring device on the rotating arm, when the X-ray is taken on the affected part of the human body and the animal body, If they are in good agreement, accurate images of the lesion can be obtained.
그런데, C-아암 X선 진단장비는 아암지지부의 길이방향에 대해 가로로 소정의 위치에 아암지지부를 이동시키기 위해 바퀴의 이동방향을 아암지지부의 길이방향에 대해 가로로 회전시킨 후, 사용자가 본체를 밀거나 끌어 아암지지부를 소정의 위치로 이동시킨 후 환부를 촬영하게 된다. 따라서, 환부의 정확한 영상을 얻기 위해 아암 지지부의 미세한 이동이 요구되는 경우, 그 이동에 대한 미세한 조정이 곤란할 뿐만 아니라 아암지지부의 이동시 거친동작으로 인해 환자에게 충격을 줄 수 있는 문제점이 있다. 또한, 경우에 따라서는 환부의 정확한 영상을 얻기 위해서 환부가 영상획득장치의 중심에 일치하도록 환자가 스스로 움직여야 하므로, 특히 거동이 불편한 환자나 중환자의 경우에는 환자의 이동이 곤란하므로 환부의 정확한 영상을 얻기가 곤란한 문제점이 있다.In the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus, the moving direction of the wheel is transversely rotated with respect to the longitudinal direction of the arm supporting portion in order to move the arm supporting portion laterally at a predetermined position with respect to the longitudinal direction of the arm supporting portion, The arm support portion is moved to a predetermined position and then the affected portion is photographed. Therefore, when the arm support portion is required to be finely moved in order to obtain an accurate image of the affected portion, it is difficult to fine-tune the movement of the arm support portion, and there is a problem that the arm support portion may cause a shock to the patient due to rough operation. In addition, in some cases, in order to obtain an accurate image of the lesion, the patient must move itself so that the lesion coincides with the center of the image capturing device. Therefore, in the case of a patient with poor mobility or an intensive care patient, There is a problem that it is difficult to obtain.
특히, 영상을 촬영하는 위치가 다수인 경우 한 곳에서 촬영을 마치고, 다음 위치로 C-아암을 이동시킬 때, C-아암 X선 진단장비의 사용자가 수없이 많은 시행착오를 거쳐서 윈하는 위치로 C-아암을 이동시켜야만 되는 불편함이 있다.In particular, when a plurality of positions for capturing an image are finished, when the C-arm is moved to the next position after finishing the shooting in one place, the user of the C-arm X- There is an inconvenience that the C-arm must be moved.
본 발명은 C-아암 X선 진단장비를 이용하여 다수의 위치에서 순차적으로 X선 촬영을 할 때에 보다 효율적인 촬영방법을 제공한다.The present invention provides a more efficient imaging method when sequentially performing X-ray imaging at a plurality of positions using C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment.
본 발명은 X일측에 구비된 X선원으로 환자영역에 X선을 제공하고, 타측에 구비된 X선 검출기로 상기 환자영역을 통과한 X선을 검출하도록 구성된 C-아암; 상기 C-아암을 전 후진, 상하 이동, 평행 이동 및 회전 이동시키기 위한 C-아암 제어부; 및 상기 C-아암이 이동된 위치 및 이동한 경로를 저장하기 위한 메모리 장치를 구비하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비를 제공한다.The present invention relates to a C-arm configured to provide an X-ray to a patient region with an X-ray source provided at an X-side and detect an X-ray passing through the patient region with an X-ray detector provided at the other side; A C-arm controller for moving the C-arm forward and backward, up and down, parallel movement, and rotation; And a memory device for storing the moved position and the moved path of the C-arm.
또한, 상기 메모리 장치에 저장되는 경로에 대한 정보는 상기 C-아암의 이전에 위치했던 지점들 사이를 이동하기 위해, 상기 C-아암의 전, 후진과, 상하 이동, 평행 이동 및 회전 이동중 적어도 2개 이상의 움직임이 실질적으로 동시에 이루어질 수 있는 정보를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.Also, information about the path stored in the memory device may include at least two of the C-arm forward, backward, up-and-down, parallel and rotational movements to move between previously located points of the C- And more than one movement can be made substantially simultaneously.
또한, 상기 환자영역을 감지하기 위한 센서를 더 구비하며, 상기 메모리 장치는 상기 C-아암의 이동한 경로중 상기 환자 영역을 침범한 경로와 침범한 경로를 구별하여 저장하는 것을 특징으로 한다.Further, the apparatus further comprises a sensor for detecting the patient area, wherein the memory device distinguishes the path that has invaded the patient area from the path of the C-arm, and stores the distinction path.
또한, 본 발명은 X선 촬영을 위한 위치 및 촬영 순서에 따라, C-아암을 이동시키는 이동경로에 대한 좌표를 정하는 단계; 및 정해진 경로에 대응하는 C-아암의 좌표를 저장하는 단계를 포함하며, 상기 이동경로는 환자영역을 침범하지 않는 경로로 지정되는 것을 특징으로 하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 구동방법을 제공한다.According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling an X-ray photographing apparatus, comprising the steps of: And storing the coordinates of the C-arm corresponding to the determined path, wherein the movement path is designated as a path that does not invade the patient area, and provides a driving method of the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus .
또한, 상기 C-아암의 좌표는 X 좌표, Y 좌표, Z 좌표, 회전좌표를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.The coordinates of the C-arm include an X coordinate, a Y coordinate, a Z coordinate, and a rotation coordinate.
또한, 상기 이동경로는 상기 X 좌표, Y 좌표, Z 좌표, 회전좌표중 적어도 2개 이상의 좌표가 실질적으로 동시에 변화하도록 구성된 것을 특징으로 한다.The movement path is characterized in that at least two or more of the X coordinate, Y coordinate, Z coordinate, and rotation coordinate are changed substantially simultaneously.
또한, 상기 환자 영역은 환자가 놓이게 되는 받침부를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.Further, the patient area is characterized in that it includes a support part on which the patient is placed.
또한, 본 발명은 환자영역을 인식하는 단계; 상기 환자영역에 대해 X선을 찍을 수 있는 N개의 위치에 대응하는 C-아암의 위치를 지정하는 단계; N개의 각 위치중 임의의 한 위치에서 나머지 N-1 개의 위치로 C-아암을 이동하기 위한 경로를 지정하는 단계; N개의 예정된 위치중에서 임의의 M개의 위치 및 상기 M개의 위치에 대한 순서를 선택하는 단계; 및 상기 선택된 순서에 의해, C-아암을 움직여 X선 촬영을 수행하는 단계를 포함하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 구동방법을 제공한다.In addition, the present invention provides a method comprising: recognizing a patient area; Designating a position of a C-arm corresponding to N positions at which the X-ray can be taken with respect to the patient area; Designating a path for moving the C-arm from any one of the N positions to the remaining N-1 positions; Selecting an arbitrary M position among the N predetermined positions and an order for the M positions; And performing X-ray imaging by moving the C-arm according to the selected order. The present invention also provides a method for driving a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus.
또한, C-아암을 이동하기 위한 경로를 지정하는 단계는 상기 인식된 환자영역을 침범하지 않는 경로로 지정되는 것을 특징으로 한다.Further, the step of designating the path for moving the C-arm is designated as a path not invading the recognized patient area.
또한, 상기 환자영역을 인식하는 단계는 상기 C-아암에 구비된 센서를 통해 상기 환자 영역을 인식하는 것을 특징으로 한다.In the step of recognizing the patient area, the patient area is recognized through a sensor provided on the C-arm.
또한, 상기 환자영역을 인식하는 단계는 예정된 영역에 대한 공간 좌표값을 제공받아 인식하는 것을 특징으로 한다.In the step of recognizing the patient area, spatial coordinate values for a predetermined area are received and recognized.
또한, 상기 C-아암의 좌표는 X 좌표, Y 좌표, Z 좌표, 회전좌표를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.The coordinates of the C-arm include an X coordinate, a Y coordinate, a Z coordinate, and a rotation coordinate.
또한, 상기 이동경로는 상기 X 좌표, Y 좌표, Z 좌표, 회전좌표중 적어도 2개 이상의 좌표가 실질적으로 동시에 변화하도록 구성된 것을 특징으로 한다.The movement path is characterized in that at least two or more of the X coordinate, Y coordinate, Z coordinate, and rotation coordinate are changed substantially simultaneously.
또한, 상기 환자 영역은 환자가 놓이게 되는 받침부를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다.Further, the patient area is characterized in that it includes a support part on which the patient is placed.
본 발명에 의해서, C-아암 X선 진단장비를 이용하여 X선 촬영을 하는 경우, 최소한의 시간으로 다수의 X선 영상을 촬영할 수 있다. 따라서 환자에게 필요한 X선 영상을 확보하면서도 환자에게 X선이 노출되는 시간을 크게 줄일 수 있다.According to the present invention, when X-ray imaging is performed using C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment, it is possible to photograph a plurality of X-ray images in a minimum time. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the time for exposing the patient to X-rays while securing the necessary X-ray image to the patient.
도1은 본 발명을 설명하기 위한 것으로, C-아암 X선 진단장비의 일례를 도시하고 있다.Fig. 1 is a view for explaining the present invention, and shows an example of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus.
도2는 본 발명의 제1 실시예에 따른 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 촬영방법을 도시한 흐름도이다.FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a photographing method of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
도3은 본 발명의 제2 실시예에 따른 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 촬영방법을 도시한 흐름도이다.FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a photographing method of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
도4a 내지 도4c는 본 발명에 따른 촬영방법에 사용되는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 일예를 나타내고 있는 도면.4A to 4C illustrate an example of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus used in the imaging method according to the present invention.
도5a 내지 도5f는 본 발명에 따른 촬영방법에 사용되는 C-아암 X선 진단장비 및 환자 영역의 일예를 나타내고 있는 사시도.5A to 5F are perspective views illustrating an example of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus and a patient area used in the imaging method according to the present invention.
이하, 본 발명이 속하는 기술 분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진 자가 본 발명의 기술적 사상을 용이하게 실시할 수 있을 정도로 상세히 설명하기 위하여, 본 발명의 가장 바람직한 실시예를 첨부된 도면을 참조하여 설명하기로 한다.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in order to facilitate a person skilled in the art to easily carry out the technical idea of the present invention. do.
도1은 본 발명을 설명하기 위한 것으로, C-아암 X선 진단장비의 일례를 도시하고 있다.Fig. 1 is a view for explaining the present invention, and shows an example of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus.
도1을 참조하여 살펴보면, C-아암 X선 진단장비는 X선을 발생시켜 피사체로 방출하는 X선원(100)과, 피사체를 투과하여 입사된 X선을 영상신호로 변환시키는 X선 검출기(200)와, X선원(100)과 X선 검출기(200)를 제어하고 X선 검출기(200)에서 생성된 영상신호를 통합하여 X선 영상을 구성하고, 이를 디스플레이(500)를 통해 출력하거나 저장하는 영상처리장치(300) 및 사용자가 X선을 조사하기 위한 조건을 설정하거나 각종 정보를 입력하는 조작부(400)와, X선 검출기(200)는 X선원(100)을 일측과 타측에 부착하고 있는 C아암을 포함한다.1, the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes an X-ray source 100 for generating X-rays and emitting the X-rays to an object, an X-ray detector 200 for converting the incident X- An X-ray source 100, and an X-ray detector 200 and integrates the image signals generated by the X-ray detector 200 to form an X-ray image, and outputs or stores the X-ray image through the display 500 An image processing apparatus 300 and an operation unit 400 for setting a condition for the user to irradiate the X-ray and inputting various kinds of information, and an X-ray detector 200 for attaching the X-ray source 100 to one side and the other side C arm.
X선원(100)은 진공관 내에 구비되는 필라멘트 형상의 캐소드로부터 가속된 전자빔이 고 에너지 상태로 애노드 상의 타겟 물질에 입사되어 원추형 빔(cone beam) 타입의 X선을 발생시킨다.The X-ray source 100 generates an X-ray of a cone beam type by accelerating an electron beam accelerated from a filament-shaped cathode provided in a vacuum tube into a target material on the anode in a high energy state.
X선원(100)의 전면에는 X선의 형태 및 진행방향을 결정하는 콜리메이터(미도시)가 구비된다. X선 검출기(200)는 X선원(100)에 대향하며 위치하고, 피사체를 투과한 X선을 흡수하여 가시광선을 발생시키는 형광스크린(미도시)과, 형광스크린에서 발생된 가시광선을 증폭시키는 광증배관(미도시)과, 광증배관에서 증폭된 가시광선을 흡수하여 가시광선의 양에 비례하는 영상신호로 변환시키는 광 검출기(미도시)를 포함하여 구성되며, 형광스크린, 광증배관 및 광 검출기는 서로 연결되어 일체형으로 구성된다. C-아암의 일측과 타측에 각각 X선 검출기(200)와 X선원(100)이 부착되어 있다.A collimator (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the X-ray source 100 to determine the shape of the X-ray and the traveling direction. The X-ray detector 200 includes a fluorescent screen (not shown) positioned opposite to the X-ray source 100 and absorbing X-rays transmitted through the object to generate a visible light beam, And a photodetector (not shown) for absorbing the visible light amplified by the light pipe and converting the amplified visible light into a video signal proportional to the amount of the visible light. The fluorescent screen, the light pipe and the photodetector are connected to each other And are integrally formed. An X-ray detector 200 and an X-ray source 100 are attached to one side and the other side of the C-arm, respectively.
조작부(400)는 사용자가 X선 조사 조건을 설정하거나 디스플레이(500)에 표시된 X선 영상을 확인하면서 특정 영역을 선택할 수 있도록 영상처리장치(300)에 연결되어 구비되며, 터치스크린, 마우스, 키보드 등으로 구성될 수 있다. The operation unit 400 is connected to the image processing apparatus 300 so that the user can select a specific region while setting the X-ray irradiation condition or checking the X-ray image displayed on the display 500. The operation unit 400 includes a touch screen, And the like.
영상처리장치(300)는 X선원(100) 및 X선 검출기(200)에 연결되어 X선원(100)과 X선 검출기(200)를 제어하고, X선 검출기(200)에서 생성된 영상신호를 실시간으로 영상화하며, 이를 저장한다. 디스플레이(500)는 CRT(cathode-ray tube) 브라운관, LCD(liquid crystal display) 및 유기 EL(organic electroluminescence) 디스플레이 등으로 구성될 수 있으며, 영상처리장치(300)에 연결되어 영상처리장치(300)에서 생성된 X선 영상을 출력한다.The image processing apparatus 300 is connected to the X-ray source 100 and the X-ray detector 200 to control the X-ray source 100 and the X-ray detector 200 and to output the image signal generated by the X- It imaged in real time and stores it. The display 500 may include a cathode ray tube (CRT) cathode ray tube, a liquid crystal display (LCD), and an organic electroluminescence (OLED) display. The display 500 may be connected to the image processing apparatus 300, Ray image generated by the X-ray imaging apparatus.
일반적으로 환자가 받침대, 즉 침대에 누워 있고, 의사는 필요에 의해서 C-아암을 원하는 위치로 움직인 다음, C-아암이 원하는 위치에 놓이게 되면 X선 촬영을 하게 된다. 경우에 따라서, 환자의 여러 부분에 대한 X선 촬영이 필요할 경우, C-아암 X선 진단장비의 사용자는 각 위치마다 C-아암을 움직인 다음 X선 촬영을 해야한다. 그러나, 환자가 침대에 누워 있는 상태에서 그 위로 C-아암을 윈하는 위치로 이동시키려면 많은 조작이 필요하다. C-아암의 움직임이 환자에게 부딛치지 않으면서, 원하는 위치로 C-아암을 움직이는 것이 매우 어렵다.Typically, the patient is lying on a pedestal, bed, and the doctor moves the C-arm to the desired position as needed, and then the X-ray is taken when the C-arm is in the desired position. In some cases, when X-ray imaging is required for several parts of the patient, the user of the C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment must move the C-arm for each position and then take an X-ray. However, when the patient is lying on the bed and moving the C-arm over it, it takes a lot of work. It is very difficult to move the C-arm to the desired position without movement of the C-arm against the patient.
본 발명은 이 문제를 해결하기 위해서, 자동으로 X선 촬영을 위한 위치로 C-아암을 이동시키면서 X선 촬영을 할 수 있는 방법을 제공한다.In order to solve this problem, the present invention provides a method of performing X-ray imaging while automatically moving a C-arm to a position for X-ray imaging.
도2는 본 발명의 제1 실시예에 따른 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 촬영방법을 도시한 흐름도이다.FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a photographing method of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
도2에 도시된 바와 같이, 본 실시예에 따른 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 촬영방법은 먼저, 환자에게 필요한 X선 촬영을 위한 위치를 적어도 2개 이상 정하고, 정해진 위치들의 순서를 정한다(S1). 이어서 정해진 순서대로 X선 촬영을 위한 C-아암의 위치를 이동시킬 때의 경로를 정한다(S2). 이동 경로를 정할 때에 환자가 있을 환자영역에는 C-아암의 움직임이 침범하지 않도록 정한다. 이동 경로를 위해서는 이동되기 전 지점의 C-아암의 X 좌표, Y 좌표, Z 좌표, 회전좌표를 구하고, 이동되고 난 이후 지점의 X 좌표, Y 좌표, Z 좌표, 회전좌표를 구하는 것이다. As shown in FIG. 2, in the imaging method of the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to the present embodiment, at least two positions for X-ray imaging necessary for the patient are determined and the order of the predetermined positions is determined (S1 ). Then, a path is set for moving the position of the C-arm for X-ray imaging in a predetermined order (S2). When determining the route of travel, the movement of the C-arm should not be involved in the patient's area where the patient is likely to be present. For the movement path, X-coordinate, Y-coordinate, Z-coordinate and rotation coordinates of the C-arm before the movement are obtained, and X-coordinate, Y-coordinate, Z-coordinate and rotation coordinate of the point after movement are obtained.
이동경로는 C-아암이 이동되기 이전의 X 좌표, Y 좌표, Z 좌표, 회전좌표와 이동되고 난 이후의 X 좌표, Y 좌표, Z 좌표, 회전좌표 뿐만 아니라, 두 지점을 이동하는 데 있어서, 어떤 좌표를 먼저 변경시킬 것인지의 순서도 포함된다. 한번에 두개이상의 좌표를 동시에 변경하여 이동하는 것도 포함된다. 이어서, 이동경로에 따라 구해진 좌표를 C-아암 X선 진단장비에 입력한다(S3). 이어서, 환자를 침대에 눕히고, 입력된 경로를 따라서 X선 촬영을 진행한다(S4). The movement path can be used to move the X-coordinate, the Y-coordinate, the Z-coordinate, the rotation coordinate and the X-coordinate, the Y-coordinate, the Z-coordinate and the rotation coordinate after the C- It also includes a sequence of which coordinates to change first. It also includes moving two or more coordinates at the same time at the same time. Subsequently, coordinates obtained according to the movement path are input to the C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment (S3). Then, the patient is laid down on the bed, and X-ray imaging is performed along the input path (S4).
예를 들어, 어떤 환자에게 다섯군데의 위치에서 찍은 X선 사진이 필요하다고 가정하자. 이전에는 C-아암 X선 진단장비 사용자가 환자를 침대에 눕히고, 첫번째 위치로 C-아암을 움직인 다음 첫번째 X선 사진을 찍었다. 그리고, 다음 위치로 C-아암을 움직여서 고정시키고, 두번째 X선 사진을 찍었다. 첫번째 위치에서 두번째 위치로 C-아암을 움직이는 과정에서 환자가 침대에 누워 있기 때문에, C-아암의 움직임이 환자영역에 침범하지 않도록 해야한다. 또한, 환자의 편의를 위해서는 C-아암의 움직이는 시간을 무한정 늘릴 수도 없다. 따라서 C-아암 X선 진단장비로 다섯 군데에서의 X선 사진을 찍는데 많은 어려움이 있게 된다.For example, suppose you need a x-ray of a patient taken at five locations. Previously, a C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment user laid the patient on the bed, then moved the C-arm to the first position and then took the first X-ray. Then, the C-arm was moved and fixed to the next position, and a second X-ray picture was taken. Since the patient is lying on the bed in the process of moving the C-arm from the first position to the second position, the movement of the C-arm should not penetrate the patient's area. Also, for the convenience of the patient, it is not possible to increase the moving time of the C-arm indefinitely. Therefore, there are many difficulties in taking X-ray images in five places with C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment.
그러나, 본 발명에 의해서는 사전에 X선 사진이 필요한 위치의 C-아암의 좌표를 미리 확인하고, 각 위치에서 다음 위치로 이동하는, 환자영역에 침범하지 않도록 경로를 미리 확인하여 C-아암 X선 진단장비에 저장시킨다. 이어서 저장된 데이터에 의해 C-아암을 움직여 X선 사진을 촬영하게 된다. 그러므로, 환자가 일단 침대에 누운 뒤에는 원하는 위치의 X선 사진을 빠른 시간내에 정확하게 촬영할 수 있다. 만약 환자에 필요한 다양한 위치의 X선이 많으면 많을수록 본 발명에 따라 미리 위치 및 이동좌표를 입력시키고, 그에 따라 X선 사진을 찍는 방법을 이용하게 되면 시간을 더 효과적으로 줄일 수 있다.However, according to the present invention, the coordinates of the C-arm at the position where the X-ray photograph is required in advance are checked in advance, and the route is checked beforehand so as not to invade the patient area, Stored in the line diagnostic equipment. Then, the X-ray photograph is taken by moving the C-arm by the stored data. Therefore, once the patient is lying on the bed, the X-ray photograph of the desired position can be taken quickly and accurately. If the number of X-rays at various positions required for the patient is greater, the time and position can be more effectively reduced by inputting the position and movement coordinates in advance according to the present invention and using the X-ray photographing method.
또한, 한번 입력한 좌표 및 경로는 누적하여 저장하여 데이터 베이스화 할 수 있다. 한번 저장한 C-아암의 위치와 이동경로는 메모리에 저장하여, 추후 같은 위치를 움직이는 경우에 사용하게 되면, 좌표 및 이동 경로를 다시 찾을 필요가 없다.In addition, the coordinates and paths once input can be accumulated and stored in a database. The position and the movement path of the once stored C-arm are stored in the memory. If the same position is used later, it is not necessary to search the coordinates and the movement path again.
또한, 본 발명에서는 C-아암이 X선 촬영을 할 위치들을 미리 예정하고, 각 위치들 사이에 이동경로를 미리 자동으로 계산한 다음, 환자에게 필요한 X선 사진의 찍을 위치와 순서만 입력하게 되면, 자동으로 C-아암을 움직여 X선 사진을 찍을 수 있는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 촬영방법을 제공한다.Also, in the present invention, the C-arm is to predict the positions to be X-rayed in advance, automatically calculate the movement path between the positions in advance, and then only the position and order of taking X- , And a method of photographing a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus capable of automatically capturing an X-ray picture by moving a C-arm.
도3은 본 발명의 제2 실시예에 따른 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 촬영방법을 도시한 흐름도이다.FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a photographing method of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
도3을 참조하여 살펴보면, 먼저 C-아암 X선 진단장비가 환자영역을 인식한다(S10). 환자영역에 대해서는 가상의 공간을 일괄적으로 입력받을 수도 있고, 환자의 신체특징에 따라 각각 다른 값을 입력받을 수도 있다. 환자영역은 환자의 위치 및 사이즈와, 환자가 놓여 있는 받침대의 크기도 포함한다. 사용자가 미리 손으로 위치를 지정하면 이것을 환자영역으로 인식되게 할 수도 있다.Referring to FIG. 3, first, the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus recognizes a patient area (S10). A virtual space can be collectively input to the patient area or different values can be inputted according to the body characteristics of the patient. The patient area also includes the location and size of the patient and the size of the pedestal on which the patient is placed. If the user specifies the position by hand in advance, this may be recognized as the patient area.
이어서, 환자영역에 대해 C-아암이 X선을 찍을 수 있는 가능한 N개의 위치를 예정한다(S20). 여기서 N개의 위치는 널리 사용되는 환자에게 필요한 X선 촬영을 위한 주요한 모든 위치를 포함할 수 있다. 이어서, 각 N개의 위치에 대한 C-아암의 위치좌표(X 좌표, Y 좌표, Z 좌표, 회전좌)를 지정한다(S20). 이어서, N개의 각 위치중 임의의 한 위치에서 나머지 N-1 개의 위치로 C-아암을 이동하기 위한 경로 값을 지정한다(S30). 이때 이동되는 경로는 환자영역을 침범하지 않으면서도 가장 효율적으로 C-아암이 이동될 수 있는 경로를 선택한다. Then, for the patient area, the C-arm presupposes N possible positions at which the X-ray can be taken (S20). Where the N positions may include all the major positions for radiography necessary for a widely used patient. Then, the position coordinates (X coordinate, Y coordinate, Z coordinate, and rotation left) of the C-arm with respect to each N positions are designated (S20). Then, a path value for moving the C-arm from any one of N positions to the remaining N-1 positions is designated (S30). At this time, the path to be moved selects the path through which the C-arm can be moved most efficiently without invading the patient area.
이어서 환자의 현재 상태에 대응하여, N개의 예정된 위치중에서 임의의 M개의 위치 및 순서를 선택한다(S40). 지정된 순서에 의해, 지정된 이동 경로를 따라서 C-아암은 M개의 X선 촬영을 수행한다(S50).Then, in response to the current state of the patient, any M positions and orders are selected from among the N predetermined positions (S40). According to the designated order, the C-arm performs M X-ray imaging along the designated movement path (S50).
이와 같이, 본 실시예에서는 미리 촬영가능한 위치 및 이동경로를 저장하고, 환자에 따라 원하는 위치 및 순서만 정해지면, 그 정해진 순서에 따라 C-아암이 이동되어 X선 촬영을 하도록 하는 것이다. 따라서, 일일이 환자마다 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 C-아암을 움직이면서 X선 촬영을 하지 않아도 되어, 효율적으로 원하는 X선 촬영을 수행할 수 있다. 또한 경우에 따라 원하는 위치는 같아도 찍는 순서를 다르게 할 경우에도 본 실시예를 사용하게 되면, 효과적으로 X선 촬영을 할 수 있다.As described above, in this embodiment, the position and the movement route which can be photographed are stored in advance, and when the desired position and order are determined according to the patient, the C-arm is moved according to the determined order to perform the X-ray photographing. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform X-ray imaging while moving the C-arm of the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus for each patient, so that the desired X-ray imaging can be efficiently performed. Also, even when the desired positions are the same, but the order of taking the images is different, if the present embodiment is used, the X-ray imaging can be performed effectively.
도4a 내지 도4c는 본 발명에 따른 촬영방법에 사용되는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 일예를 나타내고 있는 도면이다. 도5a 내지 도5f는 본 발명에 따른 촬영방법에 사용되는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 일예를 나타내고 있는 사시도로서, 환자가 있는 영역까지 표시하였다.4A to 4C are views showing an example of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus used in the imaging method according to the present invention. FIGS. 5A to 5F are perspective views showing an example of a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus used in the imaging method according to the present invention.
본 발명에 따른 C-아암 X선 진단장비는 일측에 구비된 X선원으로 환자영역에 X선을 제공하고, 타측에 구비된 X선 검출기로 상기 환자영역을 통과한 X선을 검출하도록 구성된 C-아암과, 상기 C-아암을 전 후진, 상하 이동, 평행 이동 및 회전 이동시키기 위한 C-아암 제어부와, 상기 C-아암이 이동된 위치 및 이동한 경로를 저장하기 위한 메모리 장치를 구비한다. 여기서 C-아암 X선 진단 장비는 구비되는 C-아암을 각 움직별로 모터를 이용하여 움직일 수 있다. C-아암은 상하이동과 전후진, 회전, 좌우이동 및 C-아암의 제어부에 대한 각도를 변화시키는 이동까지 모두 모터를 이용하여 움직일 수 있도록 구성한다. 또한, C-아암의 이동 가능한 움직임중 일부만 모터를 이용하여 움직이도록 구성할 수도 있다.The C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention includes an X-ray source provided on one side and an X-ray detector provided on the other side for providing X- Arm controller for moving the C-arm forward and backward, up and down, parallel movement, and rotation, and a memory device for storing the moved and moved positions of the C-arm. Here, the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus can move the provided C-arm using a motor for each movement. The C-arm is configured so that it can be moved by the motor both up and down, forward and backward, rotation, left-right movement, and movement to change the angle of the C-arm to the control unit. It is also possible to configure that only a part of the movable movement of the C-arm is moved using the motor.
본 발명에 따른 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 특징은 C-아암의 움직임 및 위치에 대한 정보를 저장할 수 있는 메모리를 구비하고 있는 것이 중요한 특징이다. 이때 구비되는 메모리 장치는 플래쉬 메모리등 반도체를 이용한 메모리, 하드디스크등 금속판을 이용한 메모리 또는 자기를 이용한 메모리 장치등 모든 형태의 메모리 장치가 다 가능하다.It is an important feature of the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention that a memory capable of storing information on the movement and position of the C-arm is provided. The memory device may be any type of memory device such as a memory using a semiconductor such as a flash memory, a memory using a metal plate such as a hard disk, or a memory device using a magnetic memory.
메모리 장치는 C-아암이 이전에 움직였던 이동경로와, 위치등을 저장하고 있으며, 사용자가 그 위치와 이동경로를 재현하도록 명령을 입력시키면, 자동으로 움직이게 된다.The memory device stores a movement path, a position, and the like, to which the C-arm has previously moved. When the user inputs an instruction to reproduce the position and movement path, the memory device automatically moves.
또한, 메모리 장치에 저장되는 경로에 대한 정보는 C 아암의 이전에 위치했던 지점들 사이를 이동하기 위해, C 아암의 전, 후진과, 상하 이동, 평행 이동 및 회전 이동중 적어도 2개 이상의 움직임이 실질적으로 동시에 이루어질 수 있는 정보를 포함한다. Further, the information about the path stored in the memory device may include at least two movements during forward and backward movement of the C arm, up-and-down movement, parallel movement, and rotational movement in order to move between previously located points of the C- As shown in FIG.
의사나 의료 종사자가 환자의 상황에 맞도록 최적화된 C 아암의 위치 및 이동경로를 알아낸 다음, 이를 메모리 장치에 저장하는 것이다.The physician or healthcare provider must determine the location and travel path of the C-arm optimized for the patient's situation and then store it in the memory device.
그러므로, 다음에 같은 상황에 C- 아암의 위치를 이동시킬 필요가 있을 때에는 의사나 의료 종사자가 다시 C-아암의 위치를 힘들게 움직일 필요가 없이, 메모리 장치에 저장된 경로대로 자동으로 C- 아암의 위치를 변경시키게 할 수 있는 것이다.Therefore, when it is necessary to move the position of the C-arm in the following situation, the position of the C-arm is automatically changed to the position stored in the memory device without the need for the physician or the healthcare worker to move the C- And the like.
또한, 본 발명에 따른 C-아암 X선 진단장비에 환자영역을 감지하기 위한 센서를 더 구비하게 할 수도 있다. 센서에서 입력되는 환자영역에 대한 정보를 이용하게 되면, 메모리 장치에 저장되는 정보를 C 아암의 이동한 경로가 환자 영역을 침범한 경로인지 아닌지 구별하여 저장할 수 있다. 따라서 보다 효과적으로 C-아암의 위치를 이동시킬 수 있다. Further, the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention may further include a sensor for detecting a patient area. When the information on the patient area input from the sensor is used, information stored in the memory device can be stored by distinguishing whether the path of movement of the C arm is the path invading the patient area or not. Therefore, the position of the C-arm can be moved more effectively.
또한, C-아암 X선 진단장비에 구비된 센서에 입력되는 환자 영역으로 인해, 본 발명에 따른 C-아암 X선 진단장비는 의사나 의료 종사자가 보기 원하는 환자의 상태를 찍을 수 있는 위치로 C-아암을 위치를 가장 효과적으로 움직이게 할 수 있다.The C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to the present invention is a position where a doctor or a medical practitioner can take a state of a patient desired to see, because of the patient area inputted to the sensor provided in the C-arm X- - The arm can move the position most effectively.
도4와 도5에 도시된 C-아암 X선 진단장비를 이용하여, 전술한 방법에 의해 X선 촬영을 하게 되면, 환자에게 필요한 X선 영상이 상대적으로 많다고 하더라고, 최소한의 시간으로 X선 영상을 촬영할 수 있다.When X-ray imaging is performed by the above-described method using the C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the X-ray image necessary for the patient is relatively large. Can be photographed.
C-아암 X선 진단장비는 인체에 유해한 방사선을 이용하여 환자가 필요한 영상을 촬영하는 것이기 때문에, X선 영상을 촬영하기 위해 환자가 오랫동안 X 선에 노출되면, 건강에 해를 끼질 수도 있다. 환자의 상태에 따라 많은 X선 촬영이 필요한 경우에, 치료를 위해 어쩔 수 없이 오랫동안 X 선에 노출되는 경우가 자주 발생한다.Because the C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment uses the radiation that is harmful to the human body and the patient takes the necessary images, the patient may be exposed to X-rays for long time to take X-ray images, which may cause harm to the health. When many X-rays are needed depending on the patient's condition, it often happens that X-rays are exposed to the treatment for a long time.
본 발명에 의해서, C-아암 X선 진단장비를 이용하여 X선 촬영을 하는 경우, 최소한의 시간으로 다수의 X선 영상을 촬영할 수 있다. 따라서 환자에게 필요한 X선 영상을 확보하면서도 환자에게 X선이 노출되는 시간을 크게 줄일 수 있다.According to the present invention, when X-ray imaging is performed using C-arm X-ray diagnostic equipment, it is possible to photograph a plurality of X-ray images in a minimum time. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the time for exposing the patient to X-rays while securing the necessary X-ray image to the patient.
이상, 본 발명을 바람직한 실시 예를 사용하여 상세히 설명하였으나, 본 발명의 범위는 특정 실시 예에 한정되는 것은 아니며, 첨부된 특허청구범위에 의하여 해석되어야 할 것이다. 또한, 이 기술분야에서 통상의 지식을 습득한 자라면, 본 발명의 범위에서 벗어나지 않으면서도 많은 수정과 변형이 가능함을 이해하여야 할 것이다.While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. It will also be appreciated that many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention.
본 발명을 이용하면 환자에게 필요한 X선 영상을 확보하면서도 환자에게 X선이 노출되는 시간을 크게 줄일 수 있는 C-아암 X선 진단장비를 쉽게 개발할 수 있다.With the present invention, it is possible to easily develop a C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus capable of significantly reducing the exposure time of X-rays to a patient while securing necessary X-ray images to the patient.

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  1. 일측에 구비된 X선원으로 환자영역에 X선을 제공하고, 타측에 구비된 X선 검출기로 상기 환자영역을 통과한 X선을 검출하도록 구성된 C-아암;A C-arm configured to provide an X-ray to a patient region with an X-ray source provided at one side and detect an X-ray passing through the patient region with an X-ray detector provided at the other side;
    상기 C-아암을 전 후진, 상하 이동, 평행 이동 및 회전 이동시키기 위한 C-아암 제어부; 및A C-arm controller for moving the C-arm forward and backward, up and down, parallel movement, and rotation; And
    상기 C-아암이 이동된 위치 및 이동한 경로를 저장하기 위한 메모리 장치The memory device for storing the moved position and the moved path of the C-
    를 구비하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비.Ray X-ray diagnostic apparatus.
  2. 제 1 항에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 메모리 장치에 저장되는 경로에 대한 정보는The information about the path stored in the memory device
    상기 C-아암의 이전에 위치했던 지점들 사이를 이동하기 위해, 상기 C-아암의 전, 후진과, 상하 이동, 평행 이동 및 회전 이동중 적어도 2개 이상의 움직임이 실질적으로 동시에 이루어질 수 있는 정보를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비.At least two movements during the forward, backward, up-and-down movement, parallel movement and rotational movement of the C-arm can be made substantially simultaneously to move between previously located points of the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus.
  3. 제 1 항에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 환자영역을 감지하기 위한 센서를 더 구비하며, 상기 메모리 장치는 상기 C-아암의 이동한 경로중 상기 환자 영역을 침범한 경로와 침범한 경로를 구별하여 저장하는 것을 특징으로 하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비.Further comprising a sensor for sensing the patient area, wherein the memory device distinguishes between a path involving the patient area and a path of the C-arm, Line diagnostic equipment.
  4. X선 촬영을 위한 위치 및 촬영 순서에 따라, C-아암을 이동시키는 이동경로에 대한 좌표를 정하는 단계; 및Determining a coordinate of a movement path for moving the C-arm according to a position and a shooting order for X-ray photography; And
    정해진 경로에 대응하는 C-아암의 좌표를 저장하는 단계를 포함하며, 상기 이동경로는 환자영역을 침범하지 않는 경로로 지정되는 것을 특징으로 하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 구동방법.And storing the coordinates of the C-arm corresponding to the determined path, wherein the movement path is designated as a path that does not invade the patient area.
  5. 제 4 항에 있어서,5. The method of claim 4,
    상기 C-아암의 좌표는 The coordinates of the C-arm are
    X 좌표, Y 좌표, Z 좌표, 회전좌표를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 구동방법.X-coordinate, Y-coordinate, Z-coordinate, and rotational coordinate of the C-arm.
  6. 제 4 항에 있어서,5. The method of claim 4,
    상기 이동경로는 상기 X 좌표, Y 좌표, Z 좌표, 회전좌표중 적어도 2개 이상의 좌표가 실질적으로 동시에 변화하도록 구성된 것을 특징으로 하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 구동방법.Wherein the movement path is configured such that at least two or more coordinates of the X coordinate, the Y coordinate, the Z coordinate, and the rotation coordinate change substantially simultaneously.
  7. 제 4 항에 있어서,5. The method of claim 4,
    상기 환자 영역은 환자가 놓이게 되는 받침부를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 구동방법.Wherein the patient area includes a receiving part on which the patient is placed.
  8. 환자영역을 인식하는 단계;Recognizing a patient area;
    상기 환자영역에 대해 X선을 찍을 수 있는 N개의 위치에 대응하는 C-아암의 위치를 지정하는 단계;Designating a position of a C-arm corresponding to N positions at which the X-ray can be taken with respect to the patient area;
    N개의 각 위치중 임의의 한 위치에서 나머지 N-1 개의 위치로 C-아암을 이동하기 위한 경로를 지정하는 단계;Designating a path for moving the C-arm from any one of the N positions to the remaining N-1 positions;
    N개의 예정된 위치중에서 임의의 M개의 위치 및 상기 M개의 위치에 대한 순서를 선택하는 단계; 및Selecting an arbitrary M position among the N predetermined positions and an order for the M positions; And
    상기 선택된 순서에 의해, C-아암을 움직여 X선 촬영을 수행하는 단계Performing X-ray imaging by moving the C-arm according to the selected procedure
    를 포함하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 구동방법.And a driving method of the C-arm X-ray diagnostic apparatus.
  9. 제 8 항에 있어서,9. The method of claim 8,
    C-아암을 이동하기 위한 경로를 지정하는 단계는The step of specifying a path for moving the C-
    상기 인식된 환자영역을 침범하지 않는 경로로 지정되는 것을 특징으로 하는C-아암 X선 진단장비의 구동방법.Wherein the path is designated as a path that does not involve the recognized patient area.
  10. 제 8 항에 있어서,9. The method of claim 8,
    상기 환자영역을 인식하는 단계는 The step of recognizing the patient area
    상기 C-아암에 구비된 센서를 통해 상기 환자 영역을 인식하는 것을 특징으로 하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 구동방법.Wherein the C-arm recognizes the patient area through a sensor provided on the C-arm.
  11. 제 8 항에 Section 8
    상기 환자영역을 인식하는 단계는 The step of recognizing the patient area
    예정된 영역에 대한 공간 좌표값을 제공받아 인식하는 것을 특징으로 하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 구동방법.And a space coordinate value for a predetermined area is received and recognized.
  12. 제 8 항에 있어서,9. The method of claim 8,
    상기 C-아암의 좌표는 The coordinates of the C-arm are
    X 좌표, Y 좌표, Z 좌표, 회전좌표를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 구동방법.X-coordinate, Y-coordinate, Z-coordinate, and rotational coordinate of the C-arm.
  13. 제 12 항에 있어서,13. The method of claim 12,
    상기 이동경로는 상기 X 좌표, Y 좌표, Z 좌표, 회전좌표중 적어도 2개 이상의 좌표가 실질적으로 동시에 변화하도록 구성된 것을 특징으로 하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 구동방법.Wherein the movement path is configured such that at least two or more coordinates of the X coordinate, the Y coordinate, the Z coordinate, and the rotation coordinate change substantially simultaneously.
  14. 제 8 항에 있어서,9. The method of claim 8,
    상기 환자 영역은 환자가 놓이게 되는 받침부를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 C-아암 X선 진단장비의 구동방법.Wherein the patient area includes a receiving part on which the patient is placed.
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