WO2016043562A1 - X선 영상 형성 장치 및 방법 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to digital X-ray image processing, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for forming an X-ray panoramic image based on X-ray transmission data of various directions for a photographing target.
- X-ray radiography is an X-ray radiography using the linearity and attenuation of X-rays.
- the X-ray radiography is based on the amount of attenuation accumulated in the process of passing X-rays through a field of view (FOV). It is used to get a visual image of the structure.
- FOV field of view
- X-ray imaging has been rapidly evolving into digital radiography (DR) using digital sensors due to the development of semiconductor and information processing technologies. It is being developed and utilized in various ways.
- dental panoramic X-ray radiography which is mainly used in the dental field
- the X-ray panoramic image of the X-ray imaging technique is used to show the entire dental part of the human head.
- two-dimensional transmission images can show the relationship between the teeth and tissues around the teeth and the jawbone and cervical spine based on any image layer in the arch.
- the X-ray panoramic image is used as a standard image most familiar to dentists because it can easily check the overall arrangement relationship of the teeth and surrounding tissues with only a single image.
- X-rays of each section of an image layer are shifted while shifting a focus section between an X-ray sensor and an X-ray source along a curved image layer corresponding to a arch path.
- X-ray penetration data is formed, and X-ray panoramic images of the corresponding image layers are formed by appropriately adding these X-ray penetration data on the two-dimensional plane.
- the axis of rotation between the X-ray source and the X-ray sensor is driven by a two-axis drive system that rotates and linearly moves.
- the X-ray panoramic image capturing method of such a method is commonly referred to as a 'shift-and-add method' or a 'panoramic scanning technique'.
- the X-ray beam coming from the X-ray source has a constant width and height.
- the width of the X-ray sensor for X-ray panoramic image capturing is limited to a certain range or less in order to reflect the curved shape of the image layer to the X-ray transmission data for each section.
- a typical X-ray panoramic image capturing X-ray sensor has a slit shape having a width of about 5 to 20 mm, and when it is out of this width, a so-called blur phenomenon occurs in which the entire X-ray panoramic image is blurred.
- the cervical spine is included in the image along with the arch.
- the cervical spine is not only a dental diagnosis or treatment, but when cervical X-ray panoramic images include cervical spine, it overlaps with the tooth area, reducing the sharpness of the tooth structure and increasing ghost effects or artefacts. There is a problem such as.
- the X-ray source and the X-ray sensor are respectively provided at both ends of the moving member having a certain length, and the rotating shaft of the moving member rotates or linearly moves according to the two-axis driving method as described above.
- the axis of rotation should move linearly quickly when photographing the molar part at the start and end of photographing, and then slowly perform linear motion slowly when photographing the incisor part in the middle of the photographing. Therefore, since the linear movement speed of the rotating shaft must be appropriately changed, it is necessary to control the heavy moving member to be linearly moved while being precisely accelerated and decelerated. As a result, the mechanical structure of the X-ray panoramic image capturing apparatus becomes complicated, and in particular, the problem that excessive load is placed on the machine during acceleration and deceleration during linear motion is caused.
- a three-axis-driven panoramic image is obtained by using a three-axis moving member to perform panorama shooting without generating an X-ray penetrating the cervical spine.
- An apparatus has been proposed (see domestic patent 10-0861409).
- the proposed apparatus has various problems such as high mechanical burden because the mechanical structure is complicated, and the moving member, which is a relatively heavy and large mechanical structure, needs to be accelerated and decelerated in two directions.
- a method using an X-ray computed tomography (CT) image recording method is known.
- a general X-ray CT image displays a 3D X-ray CT image of the entire photographing region based on a computed tomography image covering the entire region of the photographing region.
- X-ray CT images can accurately and clearly display three-dimensional X-ray CT images of the photographing area, as well as tomographic images according to a desired position and direction, so that high precision, such as dental implant procedures, can be achieved. It is mainly used for the required fields.
- the X-ray panoramic image of the corresponding image layer can be obtained.
- Such a method of acquiring an X-ray panoramic image is generally referred to as a 'reconstructed panoramic method using a three-dimensional X-ray CT image'.
- a reconstruction panorama method of acquiring a three-dimensional X-ray CT image of a photographing area in advance with one X-ray CT imaging device and acquiring an X-ray panoramic image based on the X-ray CT imaging device may be advantageous, such a method may be advantageous.
- the amount of computation required is too large, requiring a large-capacity computing device and a long calculation time.
- such a method also has a disadvantage in that an X-ray CT image with a high X-ray dose is unnecessarily required to obtain an X-ray panoramic image.
- the X-ray panoramic image of the reconstructed panoramic method may be somewhat heterogeneous to a user who is familiar with the scan panoramic method because the quality of the image is different from that of the scan panoramic method. Therefore, there is still a need for a new X-ray panoramic image forming apparatus that can reduce the burden on the data processing and mechanical burden while maintaining the quality of the image.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a novel X-ray image forming apparatus and method capable of forming an X-ray panoramic image in a manner different from that of a conventional scan panorama or reconstruction panorama.
- Another problem to be solved by the present invention is that there is no restriction on the driving method of the photographing equipment and the width of the X-ray sensor required in the conventional scan panorama method, and unlike the conventional reconstruction panorama method, X reliability is high with minimal computation.
- An X-ray image forming apparatus and method capable of forming a line panorama image are provided.
- an X-ray image forming apparatus includes an X-ray imaging apparatus including an X-ray light source and an X-ray sensor mounted on opposite ends of the rotatable member with a rotatable member that is rotatable and linearly movable about a rotational axis and an ROI interposed therebetween And a transmission data acquisition unit configured to control the X-ray imaging unit to obtain X-ray transmission data in various directions that cross-transmit the image layer in the ROI, and a predetermined angle range for each section of the image layer from the X-ray transmission data.
- the image reconstruction unit may be configured to generate the projection data and to reconstruct a two-dimensional X-ray panoramic image of the image layer using the projection data.
- the image reconstructor may reconstruct the 2D X-ray panoramic image by performing back-projection of the projection data for each section of the image layer.
- the predetermined angle range may be 10 ° or more and less than 180 ° including a normal direction for each section of the image layer.
- the region of interest includes an arch
- the image layer is in the arch
- the predetermined angular range may increase from the posterior to the anterior.
- the image reconstruction unit may further include an interpolation data generation unit generating interpolation data within a predetermined angular range for each section of the image layer from the X-ray transmission data, and including the X-ray transmission data and the interpolation data.
- the projection data can be generated.
- the apparatus may further include a projection data compensator configured to constantly compensate the number and interval of the projection data for each section of the image layer.
- the axis of rotation may linearly move at a constant speed to obtain the X-ray transmission data.
- the width of the X-ray sensor may be 6 mm or more and 100 mm or less.
- the width of the X-ray sensor may be 20 or more and 70 mm or less.
- the region of interest includes an arch
- the rotating member may linearly move a distance of 0 to 60 mm along a centerline passing through the center of the anterior portion of the arch to obtain the X-ray transmission data.
- the rotating member may linearly move a distance of 20 mm or more and 50 mm or less along a center line passing through the center of the anterior part of the arch to obtain the X-ray transmission data.
- the rotating member the first condition that the axis of rotation linearly moving at a constant speed to obtain the X-ray transmission data, the second condition that the width of the X-ray sensor is 20 to 50 mm, and the rotation The member may have at least one of the third conditions of linearly moving a distance of 20 mm or more and 50 mm or less along the fore and aft center line of the arch to obtain the X-ray transmission data.
- the transmission data acquisition unit may control the X-ray imaging unit such that the X-ray transmission data respectively transmits a portion of the ROI and includes transmission data transmitted through substantially the entire area of the ROI.
- the image reconstructor may reconstruct a 3D CT image of the entire ROI from the X-ray transmission data.
- the apparatus may further include a display unit for selectively or simultaneously displaying the 2D panoramic image and the 3D CT image.
- an X-ray image forming method includes an X-ray imaging apparatus including an X-ray light source and an X-ray sensor mounted on opposite ends of the rotating member with a rotating member capable of rotating and linearly moving around a rotating axis and a region of interest interposed therebetween. It can be performed using wealth.
- the X-ray image forming method includes: (a) controlling the X-ray imaging unit to obtain X-ray transmission data in various directions that cross-transmit the image layer in the ROI; and (b) the X-ray transmission data from the X-ray transmission data. Generating projection data of a predetermined angular range for each section of the image layer, and (c) reconstructing a two-dimensional X-ray panoramic image of the image layer from the projection data.
- the step (c) may include reconstructing the 2D X-ray panoramic image by performing back-projection of the projection data for each section of the image layer.
- the predetermined angle range may be 10 ° or more and less than 180 ° including a normal direction for each section of the image layer.
- the step (b) may generate interpolation data within a predetermined angular range for each section of the image layer from the X-ray transmission data, and generate the projection data with the X-ray transmission data and the interpolation data. It may include the step.
- the step (b) may include a step of constantly compensating the number and interval of the projection data for each section of the image layer.
- the axis of rotation may linearly move at a constant speed.
- the width of the X-ray sensor may be 6 mm or more and 100 mm or less.
- the width of the X-ray sensor may be 20 or more and 50 mm or less.
- the ROI includes an arch
- the rotation axis may linearly move a distance of 0 to 60 mm along a center line passing through the center of the anterior portion of the arch.
- the axis of rotation may linearly move a distance of 20 mm or more and 60 mm or less along the centerline passing through the center of the anterior part of the arch.
- the rotating member the first condition that the axis of rotation linearly moving at a constant speed to obtain the X-ray transmission data, the second condition that the width of the X-ray sensor is 20 to 50 mm, and the rotation The member may have at least one of the third conditions of linearly moving a distance of 20 mm or more and 50 mm or less along the fore and aft center line of the arch to obtain the X-ray transmission data.
- the step (a) comprises the step of acquiring, as the X-ray transmission data, transmission data passing through a portion of the region of interest and passing substantially the entire area of the region of interest; and c) reconstructing the three-dimensional CT image of the entire region of interest from the X-ray transmission data, and the method includes, after the step (c), the two-dimensional panoramic image and the three-dimensional CT image.
- the method may further include selectively or simultaneously displaying the screen.
- a three-dimensional X-ray CT image of a region of interest by simple calculation using X-ray transmission data of various directions with respect to the region of interest of a subject including a arch, And / or a two-dimensional X-ray panoramic image of any image layer in the arch.
- one imaging device having a single driving method and a sensor is a three-dimensional X-ray CT image and an X-ray panorama of a target object through only one X-ray imaging.
- the images can be formed without any limitation after the line, thereby preventing unnecessary economic loss due to separate imaging of the X-ray panoramic image and the X-ray CT image, and greatly reducing the exposure amount to the subject.
- Another advantage provided by the X-ray image forming apparatus and method of the present invention is that, unlike the conventional scan panorama method, without being particularly limited to the driving method of the X-ray imaging equipment and the width of the X-ray sensor, the conventional reconstruction panorama method Unlike this, it is possible to form a reliable X-ray panoramic image with minimal computation.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view for explaining the overall configuration of the X-ray image forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic three-dimensional configuration diagram for describing an exemplary embodiment of a part of an X-ray imaging unit of the X-ray image forming apparatus of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a block diagram of a control unit of the X-ray image forming apparatus shown in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram for describing an exemplary embodiment in which a transmission data acquirer controls an X-ray photographing unit according to an imaging density determined by an imaging parameter determiner.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a block diagram of a detailed configuration of the image reconstruction unit illustrated in FIG. 3.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of an X-ray image forming method according to the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a detailed flowchart of step S610 of FIG. 6.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a detailed flowchart of step S630 of FIG. 6.
- 9 and 10 are diagrams for describing a process of performing an embodiment of the method for forming an X-ray image according to the present invention.
- 11 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a process of back projecting projection data for each position.
- FIG. 12 is a photograph showing a result of forming an X-ray panoramic image according to a conventional scan panorama method, respectively.
- FIG. 13 is a photograph showing a result of forming an X-ray panoramic image according to an embodiment of the X-ray image forming method of the present invention.
- a 'module' or 'unit' means a functional part that performs at least one function or operation, and is implemented in hardware or software, or in hardware and software. It can be implemented in combination.
- a plurality of 'modules' or a plurality of 'units' may be integrated into at least one module except for 'modules' or 'units' that need to be implemented by specific hardware to be implemented as at least one processor. Can be.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the overall configuration of an X-ray image forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a part of the X-ray imaging unit of the X-ray imaging apparatus shown in FIG. 1. It is a schematic three-dimensional block diagram for explaining an embodiment for.
- the X-ray image forming apparatus 100 may include an X-ray imaging unit 110, a controller 150, and an input / output unit 160.
- the X-ray photographing unit 110 includes a rotating member 120 including an X-ray light source 122 and an X-ray sensor 124 mounted at opposite ends thereof, and a rotating shaft 140 for rotating the rotating member 120. And a fixing member 130 for linearly driving the rotating shaft 140 while allowing the rotating member 120 to be rotatable through the rotating shaft 140.
- the X-ray light source 122 may irradiate the X-ray beam toward the photographing target S, and may include adjusting means such as a collimator for adjusting the irradiation angle and the irradiation area of the X-ray beam.
- the X-ray sensor 124 disposed to face the X-ray light source 122 is irradiated to the imaging target S from the X-ray light source 122 and transmitted through the imaging target S (see dotted line in FIG. 1). ) Can be detected.
- the X-ray sensor 124 may be configured as a CCD or CMOS image sensor array, but the construction method thereof is not limited thereto.
- the width of the X-ray sensor 124 does not need to be small, unlike in the conventional scan panorama method, and thus is not particularly limited.
- the width of the X-ray sensor 124 may be sufficient to provide an X-ray light receiving area of one or more pixel columns under the assumption that the minimum unit for position separation of the image layer corresponds to one pixel of the X-ray sensor 124.
- the width of the X-ray sensor 124 may be appropriately determined in a range that is greater than or equal to the width of the X-ray sensor in the conventional scan panorama method and less than or equal to the width of the CT sensor (magnification x width of the imaging area). . In one embodiment, the width of the X-ray sensor may be selected in the range of about 5 to 300 mm, but is not limited thereto.
- the rotating member 120 may have a structure in which the photographing target S may be disposed between the X-ray light source 122 and the X-ray sensor 124.
- the rotating member 120 is a bar extending in the horizontal direction by a predetermined distance and integrally coupled with the bar extending downward therefrom, the X-ray light source 122 and the X-ray sensor 124 is It may be configured to have a vertical end of the gantry (gantry) form each mounted at a predetermined distance, but the structure of the rotating member 120 is not limited thereto.
- the rotating member 120 is rotatable along the outer circumference of the shooting target S so that the X-ray light source 122 and the X-ray sensor 124 can shoot the shooting target S in various directions, and the X-ray light source 122 Any structure may be used as long as the object to be photographed S can be arranged on the X-ray beam path between the X-ray sensor 124 and the X-ray sensor 124.
- the rotating shaft 140 may be designed to be coupled to the rotating member 120 or the fixing member 130 to serve as an axis for transmitting the rotational force from the rotation driving motor (not shown) to the rotating member 120. .
- the rotating shaft 140 may be designed to play a mechanical role through which the rotating member 120 and the fixing member 130 may be coupled.
- the fixing member 130 may be in a state supported by a supporting member (not shown).
- the fixing member 130 may be configured to fix the rotating shaft 140 for rotating the rotating member 120 and to linearly drive the rotating shaft 140.
- the fastening member 130 is in a housing of the fastening member 130 for linearly driving the guide plate 232 and the guide plate 232 for linearly driving the rotary shaft 140. It may be configured to include a fixed straight drive motor 236.
- a guide groove 238 may be formed on the lower plate of the housing of the fixing member 130 to guide the movement of the rotating shaft 140 fixed to the guide plate 232.
- the rotation member 120 can perform both rotational driving and linear driving at the same time, thereby moving and rotating along a path suitable for photographing the region of interest of the photographing target S.
- the guide plate 232 may be fixed so as not to rotate by both side plates of the housing of the fixing member 130. Accordingly, when the rotation shaft 140 rotates, the rotation member 120 coupled to the rotation shaft 140 may rotate about the rotation shaft 140 with respect to the fixing member 130.
- the X-ray imaging unit 110 radiates X-ray transmission data transmitted by irradiating an X-ray beam to the ROI of the photographing target S to detect X-ray transmission data in various directions with respect to the ROI. It can be operated to obtain transmission data.
- the controller 150 rotates the linear member 120 and linearly drives the X-ray photographing unit 110 such that the X-ray beam from the X-ray light source 122 is irradiated to the region of interest of the photographing target S and passes through the region of interest.
- the controller 150 performs image processing on the X-ray transmission data detected by the X-ray sensor 124 to perform 2-D X-ray panoramic image of any image layer in the arch path and / or 3-D X-ray of the entire ROI. It can be configured to form a CT image.
- the input / output unit 160 serves to input data related to a photographing plan and display various photographing parameters as well as two-dimensional X-ray panoramic images and / or three-dimensional X-ray CT images formed according to the present invention. It can be configured to perform.
- the input / output unit 160 may include input means such as a keyboard, a keypad, a touchpad, an output means such as a printer, a display, a speaker, a communication module, and the like. And the like, but are not limited thereto.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a block diagram of a configuration of a control unit of the X-ray image forming apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1
- FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a transmission density based on an imaging density determined by an imaging parameter determiner.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method of controlling an X-ray photographing unit.
- the controller 150 may be configured to include a photographing parameter determiner 310, a transmission data acquirer 320, an image reconstructor 330, and a storage 340.
- the imaging parameter determiner 310 may be configured to determine parameters related to X-ray imaging.
- the photographing parameters may include a region of interest of the photographing target, an image layer in the region of interest, a photographing trajectory, a photographing density according to the photographing trajectory, and the like.
- the photographing trajectory may refer to a trajectory set over the region of interest in which a predetermined width of the X-ray beam scanning the region of interest moves.
- the photographing trajectory may correspond to the trajectory where the X-ray light source 122 and the X-ray sensor 124 move.
- the photographing parameter determiner 310 may be configured to allow a user to select some or all of these parameters through input means such as a keyboard, keypad, touchpad, or the like. have.
- the photographing parameter determiner 310 may be configured to allow a user to select a specific image layer, divide a photographing trajectory into two or more sections, and select a different photographing density for each section.
- the photographing parameter determiner 310 may be configured to select photographing parameters stored in advance.
- the photographing density may be expressed as a ratio of the number of X-ray beam irradiation to the length of the photographing trajectory, that is, the following equation (1).
- the imaging density may be determined to have one value throughout the length of the imaging trajectory.
- the length of the photographing trajectory may be divided into a plurality of sections, and the photographing density may be determined to have a different value for each of the divided sections.
- the transmission data acquisition unit 320 captures an image between the X-ray light source 122 and the X-ray sensor 124 of the X-ray imaging unit 110 to acquire X-ray transmission data of the ROI of the photographing target S.
- the object S can be operated in a placed state.
- the transmission data acquisition unit 320 may be configured to control the X-ray imaging unit 110 to obtain X-ray transmission data of the ROI of the photographing target S. That is, the transmission data acquisition unit 320 is an X-ray while the rotation member 120 of the X-ray imaging unit 110 is rotated about the rotation axis 140 and the rotation axis 140 of the rotation member 120 is linearly driven.
- the X-ray imaging unit 110 may be configured to control the X-ray imaging unit 110 to radiate the X-ray beam from the light source 122 to the region of interest of the photographing target S to transmit the region of interest.
- the transmission data acquisition unit 320 may be configured to control the X-ray imaging unit 110 according to at least one parameter related to X-ray imaging determined by the imaging parameter determination unit 310.
- the transmission data acquisition unit 320 may rotate, for example, the X-ray imaging unit 110 so that the moving member 120 of the X-ray imaging unit 110 is rotated and moved along the imaging trajectory determined by the imaging parameter determiner 310.
- the transmission data acquirer 320 may determine a portion of the ROI corresponding to the corresponding section of the photographing trajectory by a number of times determined by the photographing density determined for each section of the photographing trajectory by the photographing parameter determiner 310.
- the X-ray imaging unit 110 may be controlled so that the X-ray beam is irradiated.
- the X-ray beam B is the image layer L.
- FIG. A conceptual way of scanning the arch (region of interest) of the head of a person who is shooting subject S is illustrated.
- the image layer L may be divided into two or more sections R1 and R2, and the photographing density of the second section R2 is greater than the photographing density of the first section R1.
- the transmission data acquisition unit 320 may be configured to control the X-ray imaging unit 110 to capture a corresponding portion of the ROI at different imaging densities for each section of the imaging trajectory.
- the transmission data acquisition unit 320 may be configured to control the driving of the rotation shaft 140 of the rotation member 120 of the X-ray imaging unit 110.
- the above-described embodiment shows and describes an example in which the rotary shaft 140 rotates linearly in a predetermined length while being rotated, that is, two-axis driven, the manner in which the rotary shaft 140 is driven is not limited thereto.
- the method of driving the rotating shaft 140 is a one-axis rotating method in which the rotating shaft 140 rotates only in a predetermined angle range and a multi-axis in which the rotating shaft 140 moves on a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rotating shaft 140 along with the rotating. Any of the driving schemes is possible.
- the transmission data acquisition unit 320 X-ray imaging so that the rotation axis 140 of the rotating member 120 is linearly driven at a constant velocity along the imaginary line passing through the center of the anterior part of the arch of the subject (S) It may be configured to control the unit 110. However, the X-ray imaging unit 110 is driven such that the rotating shaft 140 of the rotating member 120 is linearly driven at different speeds for each part of the arch, along an imaginary line passing through the center of the anterior part of the arch of the imaging target S. It is also possible to configure the transmission data acquisition unit 320 to control.
- the transmission data acquisition unit 320 controls the mechanical operation of the X-ray imaging unit 110
- the result detected by the X-ray sensor 124 of the X-ray imaging unit 110 is determined by the X-ray sensor 124.
- the data may be converted into the light transmission data and optionally stored in its own memory (not shown) of the X-ray imaging unit 110.
- the obtained X-ray transmission data may be managed in a voxel unit as in a 3D X-ray CT image and addressed by the address of each voxel, that is, the 3D location thereof.
- the obtained X-ray transmission data may be moved and stored in the storage unit 340 of the controller 150 under the control of the transmission data acquisition unit 320.
- the storage unit 340 may store data on parameters related to X-ray imaging, such as a region of interest of an object to be photographed, an image layer in the region of interest, a photographing trajectory, and a photographing density according to the photographing trajectory.
- the storage unit 340 may store various data necessary for the operation of the X-ray image forming apparatus 100 of the present invention, such as data related to the control and operation of the X-ray imaging unit 110.
- the storage unit 340 may include a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card (MMC), a memory of a card type (eg, a Secure Digital (SD) card or an XD). (eXtream Digital) cards, etc.), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM)
- MMC multimedia card
- RAM random access memory
- SRAM static random access memory
- ROM read-only memory
- EEPROM electrically erasable programmable read-only memory
- PROM programmable read-only memory
- the magnetic memory device may be implemented as a storage medium of any one of a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the implementation of the storage unit 340 is not limited thereto.
- the image reconstructor 330 selects the X-ray transmission data obtained by cross-transmitting the image layer of the ROI and configures projection data for each location, and inverts the configured projection data for each location, that is, for each section of the image layer. It may be configured to reconstruct a two-dimensional X-ray panoramic image of the image layer by generating back pixel projection and pixel data corresponding to the corresponding position.
- the image reconstructor 330 configures projection data for each location by selecting X-ray transmission data obtained by cross-transmitting the corresponding positions among the X-ray transmission data for each of the positions of the entire region of interest. It may also be configured to reconstruct a three-dimensional X-ray CT image of the entire area.
- the reverse projection is a general term for the process of summing the transmission data obtained from various directions in the reverse direction of each direction, and generally known as a kind of analytical technique for reconstructing the three-dimensional X-ray CT image, Detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of a block diagram of a detailed configuration of the image reconstruction unit illustrated in FIG. 3.
- the image reconstruction unit 330 may include a projection data configuration unit 510.
- the projection data configuration unit 510 selects the X-ray transmission data obtained by cross-transmitting the corresponding positions among the X-ray transmission data stored in the storage unit 340 and applies the corresponding data. It may be operable to construct projection data for a location, ie per position.
- the projection data configuration unit 510 may be configured to select X-ray transmission data having a direction within a predetermined angle range for each position.
- the projection data configuration unit 510 determines that the X-ray beam from the X-ray light source 122 is a normal direction for each section of the image layer-where the normal direction is the outer side at that location (if the subject is a human, the face Direction), and X-ray transmission data obtained through transmission. In one embodiment, the projection data configuration unit 510 transmits the X-ray transmission data obtained by passing the position while the X-ray beam from the X-ray light source 122 satisfies an angle condition selected based on the normal direction described above. Can be configured to select.
- the selected angle condition may be an angle range between 10 ° and 180 ° based on the normal direction.
- This angular range may take the form of a solid angle, for example a cone, having its position as a vertex and having an angle between 10 and 180 ° based on the normal direction described above.
- the selected angle condition may be set to an angle range that increases from the posterior portion of the arch to the anterior portion.
- At least one X-ray transmission data may be selected for each position of the image layer, and the at least one X-ray transmission data selected for each position is referred to as 'projection data for each position'.
- the image reconstructor 330 may further include an interpolation data generator 520.
- the interpolation data generation unit 520 may be configured to generate interpolation data when the projection data for each position configured in the projection data configuration unit 330 lacks transmission data in a specific angular direction.
- the interpolation data generation unit 520 uses the projection data for each location and / or the projection data for each location of at least one adjacent location other than the location for each of the locations corresponding to the image layer.
- the interpolation data may be generated by interpolation to satisfy position angles selected based on the normal direction.
- the image reconstructor 330 may further include a projection data compensator 530.
- the projection data compensator 530 overlaps the X-ray transmission data obtained by passing through the corresponding position at a specific angle satisfying the angle condition selected based on the normal direction for each of the positions corresponding to the image layer. Can be operated to compensate. That is, the projection data compensator 530 may be configured to compensate the projection data for each location by adjusting the overlapping degree of X-ray transmission data overlapping from the projection data for each location.
- the image reconstruction unit 330 may further include an image data forming and display unit 540.
- the image data forming and display unit 540 is configured by the projection data configuration unit 510 and compensates for the position-specific projection data generated by the projection data compensator 530 and the interpolation data generated by the interpolation data generator 520. 2D X-ray panoramic image data for the image layer or 3D X-ray CT image data for the entire ROI.
- the image data forming and display unit 540 generates the pixel data corresponding to the corresponding position by inversely projecting projection data for each position / interpolation data for each position for each section of the image layer for each of the positions corresponding to the image layer. The process may be repeated for each position to finally form two-dimensional X-ray panoramic image data for the image layer.
- the image data forming and display unit 540 renders a three-dimensional X-ray CT image or a two-dimensional X-ray panoramic image of an image layer on the display device of the input / output unit 160 using the image data formed as described above. may be configured to render to the user.
- the image data forming and display unit 540 may be programmed to display a two-dimensional X-ray panoramic image first on a display device and later display a three-dimensional X-ray CT image, but in reverse order or two. It is also possible to program to display the images all at once.
- ASICs application specific integrated circuits
- DSPs digital signal processors
- DSPDs digital signal processing devices
- PLDs programmable logic devices
- FPGAs field-programmable gate arrays
- processors controllers
- micro-controllers and microprocessors It can be implemented using one.
- Embodiments that include a procedure, step, or function may be implemented as firmware / software modules executable on a hardware platform to perform at least one function or operation.
- Software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable program language. In this case, the software code may be stored in the controller 150 and executed.
- the X-ray imaging unit 110 has been described as being operated entirely under the control of the controller 150, but part of the control function of the controller 150, for example, part of the transmission data acquisition unit 320. Alternatively, all functions may be implemented by the X-ray imaging unit 110.
- the X-ray transmission data of various directions for the ROI of the photographing target including the arch may be obtained by only one shot and the ROI may be operated by simple calculation.
- a three-dimensional X-ray CT image of or a two-dimensional X-ray panoramic image of any image layer in the arch may be formed.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of an X-ray image forming method according to the present invention.
- X-ray image forming method according to the present invention.
- X-ray image forming method starts from the step of obtaining the X-ray transmission data for the region of interest by irradiating the X-ray beam to the region of interest of the subject to be photographed and detecting the X-ray beam transmitted through the region of interest (S610) do.
- X-ray transmission data obtained by cross-transmitting the corresponding position among the obtained X-ray transmission data is selected to configure projection data for each location.
- the projection data for each location may include X-ray transmission data obtained by transmitting an X-ray beam from the X-ray light source 122 in a normal line direction to a photographing path.
- the reason for configuring the projection data for each position to include the transmission data in the normal direction is that the X-ray panoramic image according to the present invention matches the cross-sectional direction of the conventional X-ray panoramic image, which is more familiar to dentists and the like. To provide.
- the projection data for each position may further include X-ray transmission data obtained by passing the corresponding position while the X-ray beam from the X-ray light source 122 satisfies the angle condition selected based on the normal direction described above.
- the selected angle condition may be in the range of 10 to 180 ° based on the above-described normal direction.
- the selected angle condition may be set to an angular range that increases from the molar side of the arch to the anterior side of the front tooth when the human arch is the region of interest. This can minimize the involvement of the data recorded on the cervical spine.
- the projection data for each position configured in operation S620 is inversely projected for each position, that is, for each section of the image layer, to generate pixel data corresponding to the position. do.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a detailed flowchart of step S610 of FIG. 6.
- an X-ray image forming apparatus is prepared.
- the X-ray image forming apparatus may include a rotating member 120 mounted so that the X-ray light source 122 and the X-ray sensor 124 face each other, and which may be rotated and linearly moved about the rotation axis 140.
- the photographing target is disposed between the X-ray light source 122 and the X-ray sensor 124 of the X-ray image forming apparatus.
- step S730 the photographing trajectory set over the region of interest is divided into a plurality of sections, and the number of times the X-ray beam is irradiated from the X-ray light source 122 to a portion of the region of interest corresponding to each of the divided plurality of sections.
- the rotating member 120 rotates along a plurality of divided sections of the imaging trajectory so that the X-ray image forming apparatus irradiates the X-ray beam from the X-ray light source 122 to the region of interest according to the imaging densities. Control to obtain the X-ray transmission data from the X-ray sensor 124.
- the X-ray image forming apparatus may be controlled such that the rotating member 120 is linearly driven at a constant speed along the imaginary line passing through the center of the anterior portion of the arch while the rotating member 120 rotates at a constant speed along the photographing trajectory.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a detailed flowchart of step S630 of FIG. 6.
- each of the positions corresponding to the image layer is selected based on the above-described normal direction using projection data for each location and / or projection data for each location of at least one adjacent location other than the location. Interpolation data for each position satisfying the obtained angular condition is generated by interpolation.
- step S820 for each of the positions corresponding to the image layer, when the X-ray transmission data obtained by transmitting the position at a specific angle satisfying the angle condition selected based on the normal direction described above is overlapped, Compensating the projection data for each position by adjusting the X-ray transmission data superimposed from the projection data for each position.
- step S830 the projection data for each position configured in step S620 and compensated in step S820, together with the interpolation data for each position generated in step S810, is reversely projected for each section of the corresponding location, that is, the image layer. To generate pixel data corresponding to the corresponding position.
- the width of the X-ray sensor required for X-ray imaging is not particularly limited. Therefore, in order to implement the X-ray image forming method according to the embodiment of the present invention, the width of the X-ray sensor is in the range of approximately 5 ⁇ 300 mm or the width of the X-ray sensor of the conventional scanning panoramic image forming apparatus and the existing human It can be chosen freely between the widths of the X-ray sensors for CT over the entire head.
- an X-ray sensor that can be employed when taking a two-dimensional X-ray panoramic image by using the X-ray image forming apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention
- the width of may be greater than or equal to the width of the X-ray sensor of the conventional scan panoramic image forming apparatus, and preferably may be freely determined below the width of the existing CT sensor.
- the width of the X-ray sensor of a typical scan panoramic image forming apparatus is 5 to 10 mm
- the width of the CT sensor is the width of the magnification * region of interest (half (half magnification * of the region of interest for half-beam scanning). Width))
- the width of the X-ray sensor of the X-ray image forming apparatus according to the embodiments of the present invention may represent 6 mm or more and 100 mm or less, preferably 20 to 70 mm.
- the imaging trajectory for moving the X-ray sensor is not particularly limited. Therefore, when rotating and linearly driving the rotating member for moving the X-ray light source and the X-ray sensor, the constant velocity linear driving may be possible at the same time as the constant velocity rotation.
- the linear movement distance of the X-ray sensor is not particularly limited. Therefore, a reliable X-ray panoramic image can be formed even when photographing is performed with a shorter linear movement distance than the conventional panoramic method.
- the linear movement distance of the rotation axis 140 of the X-ray image forming apparatus according to the embodiments of the present invention is 0 to 60 mm when capturing the 2D X-ray panoramic image. It may be in the following range, preferably 20 to 50 mm.
- 9 and 10 are diagrams for describing a process of performing an embodiment of the method for forming an X-ray image according to the present invention.
- X-ray beams 902, 904, 906, 908, and 910 are shown in various directions that cross-transmit a specific location P on the image layer L.
- FIG. The direction of the arrow indicates the transmission direction of each X-ray transmission beam.
- projection data 1002 of each position selected at predetermined intervals or a predetermined number within a range of a predetermined angle A among various directions of X-ray beams cross-transmitting a specific position P on the image layer L may be provided.
- 1004, 1006, 1008, 1010 are illustrated.
- the direction of the arrow indicates the transmission direction of each X-ray transmission beam.
- the projection data 1002, 1004, 1006, 1008, and 1010 for each position may include X-ray transmission data interpolated or compensated by interpolation or compensation as described above.
- A has a large value
- high quality images can be obtained.
- A has a small value
- the data processing burden can be reduced.
- the interval between the selected X-ray transmission data within the same angular range is dense, the number of X-ray transmission data included in the projection data (1002, 1004, 1006, 1008, 1010) for each position is relatively high, thereby obtaining a high quality image.
- the interval between the selected X-ray transmission data is wide, the number of X-ray transmission data included in the projection data 1002, 1004, 1006, 1008, and 1010 for each location may be small, thereby reducing the data processing burden.
- the projection data for each position is composed of X-ray transmission data having a relatively large angular range and a close equidistant interval
- the projection data for the corresponding position of the image layer is large enough to ensure sufficient number of reverse projections.
- the depth resolution of the image is relatively improved, and image degradation factors such as a signal to noise ratio (SNR) can be reduced, and the thickness of the image layer can be made relatively thin to obtain a clearer X-ray panoramic image.
- SNR signal to noise ratio
- projection data 1002, 1004 which are selected at predetermined intervals within a predetermined angle A, from among X-ray transmission data of various directions that cross-transmit a specific position P on the image layer L, respectively.
- the process of back-projection of 1006, 1008, 1010 to the corresponding position P is conceptually illustrated.
- FIGS. 12 and 13 are photographs showing results of forming an X-ray panoramic image according to a conventional scan panorama method and forming an X-ray panoramic image according to an embodiment of the X-ray image forming method of the present invention, respectively.
- the afterimage phenomenon 1212 and the artifact 1214 exist in the area A displayed in the portion 1210a of the X-ray panoramic image formed by the conventional scan panoramic image method.
- FIG. 13 there is shown a portion 1210b of an X-ray panoramic image formed by one embodiment of the X-ray image forming method of the present invention and capturing the same position as illustrated in FIG. 12.
- a clear image having no afterimage or artifact is formed in the displayed area A.
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- 회전축을 중심으로 회전 및 직선 이동 가능한 회전 부재와 관심 영역을 사이에 두고 상기 회전 부재의 양단에 서로 대향하도록 장착된 X선 광원과 X선 센서를 포함하는 X선 촬영부,상기 X선 촬영부를 제어하여 상기 관심영역 내 이미지 레이어를 교차 투과하는 여러 방향의 X선 투과 데이터를 획득하는 투과 데이터 획득부, 및상기 X선 투과 데이터로부터 상기 이미지 레이어의 구간별 일정 각도 범위의 투영 데이터를 생성하고, 상기 투영 데이터로 상기 이미지 레이어에 대한 2차원 X선 파노라마 영상을 재구성하는 영상 재구성부를 포함하는 X선 영상 형성 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 영상 재구성부는,상기 투영 데이터를 상기 이미지 레이어의 각 구간 별로 후역 투사하여 상기 2차원 X선 파노라마 영상을 재구성하는, X선 영상 형성 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 일정 각도 범위는 상기 이미지 레이어의 구간별 법선 방향을 포함하는 10° 이상 180° 미만인, X선 영상 형성 장치.
- 제3항에 있어서,상기 관심 영역은 악궁을 포함하고, 상기 이미지 레이어는 상기 악궁 내에 있으며, 상기 일정 각도 범위는 구치부에서 전치부로 갈수록 증가하는, X선 영상 형성 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 영상 재구성부는,상기 X선 투과 데이터로부터 상기 이미지 레이어의 구간별 일정 각도 범위 내에 있는 보간 데이터를 생성하는 보간 데이터 생성부를 더 포함하며, 상기 X선 투과 데이터 및 상기 보간 데이터로 상기 투영 데이터를 생성하는, X선 영상 형성 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 투영 데이터의 수 및 간격을 상기 이미지 레이어의 구간별로 일정하게 보상하는 투영 데이터 보상부를 더 포함하는 X선 영상 형성 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 회전축은 상기 X선 투과 데이터의 획득을 위해 등속으로 직선 운동하는, X선 영상 형성 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 X선 센서의 폭은 6 mm 이상 100 mm 이하인, X선 영상 형성장치.
- 제8항에 있어서,상기 X선 센서의 폭은 20 이상 70 mm 이하인, X선 영상 형성 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 관심 영역은 악궁을 포함하고,상기 회전 부재는 상기 X선 투과 데이터의 획득을 위해 상기 악궁의 전치부 중앙을 통과하는 중심선을 따라 0 이상 60 mm 이하의 거리를 직선 운동하는, X선 영상 형성 장치.
- 제10항에 있어서,상기 회전 부재는 상기 X선 투과 데이터의 획득을 위해 상기 악궁의 전치부 중앙을 통과하는 중심선을 따라 20 mm 이상 50 mm 이하의 거리를 직선 운동하는, X선 영상 형성 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 회전 부재는상기 X선 투과 데이터의 획득을 위해 상기 회전축이 등속으로 직선 운동하는 제1 조건,상기 X선 센서의 폭이 20 이상 50 mm 이하인 제2 조건, 및상기 회전 부재가 상기 X선 투과 데이터의 획득을 위해 상기 악궁의 전후 방향 중심선을 따라 20 mm 이상 50 mm 이하의 거리를 직선 운동하는 제3 조건 중 적어도 하나의 조건을 갖는, X선 영상 형성 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 투과 데이터 획득부는, 상기 X선 투과 데이터가 상기 관심 영역의 일부를 각각 투과하여 상기 관심 영역의 실질적인 전 면적을 투과한 투과 데이터를 포함하도록 상기 X선 촬영부를 제어하고,상기 영상 재구성부는 상기 X선 투과 데이터로 상기 관심 영역 전체에 대한 3차원 CT 영상을 재구성하는, X선 영상 형성 장치.
- 제13항에 있어서,상기 2차원 파노라마 영상과 상기 3차원 CT 영상을 선택적으로 또는 동시에 화면 표시하는 표시부를 더 포함하는 X선 영상 형성 장치.
- 회전축을 중심으로 회전 및 직선 이동 가능한 회전 부재와 관심 영역을 사이에 두고 상기 회전 부재의 양단에 서로 대향하도록 장착된 X선 광원과 X선 센서를 포함하는 X선 촬영부를 이용한 X선 영상 형성 방법으로서,(a) 상기 X선 촬영부를 제어하여 상기 관심 영역 내 이미지 레이어를 교차 투과하는 여러 방향의 X선 투과 데이터를 획득하는 단계,(b) 상기 X선 투과 데이터로부터 상기 이미지 레이어의 구간별 일정 각도 범위의 투영 데이터를 생성하는 단계, 및(c) 상기 투영 데이터로 상기 이미지 레이어에 대한 2차원 X선 파노라마 영상을 재구성하는 단계를 포함하는 X선 영상 형성 방법.
- 제15항에 있어서,상기 단계 (c)는, 상기 투영 데이터를 상기 이미지 레이어의 각 구간 별로 후역 투사하여 상기 2차원 X선 파노라마 영상을 재구성하는 단계를 포함하는, X선 영상 형성 방법.
- 제15항에 있어서,상기 일정 각도 범위는 상기 이미지 레이어의 구간별 법선 방향을 포함하는 10° 이상 180° 미만인, X선 영상 형성 방법.
- 제15항에 있어서,상기 단계 (b)는, 상기 X선 투과 데이터로부터 상기 이미지 레이어의 구간별 일정 각도 범위 내에 있는 보간 데이터를 생성하고, 상기 X선 투과 데이터 및 상기 보간 데이터로 상기 투영 데이터를 생성하는 단계를 포함하는, X선 영상 형성 방법.
- 제15항에 있어서,상기 단계 (b)는, 상기 투영 데이터의 수 및 간격을 상기 이미지 레이어의 구간별로 일정하게 보상하는 단계를 포함하는, X선 영상 형성 방법.
- 제15항에 있어서,상기 회전축은 등속으로 직선 운동하는, X선 영상 형성 방법.
- 제15항에 있어서,상기 X선 센서의 폭은 6 mm 이상 100 mm 이하인, X선 영상 형성 방법.
- 제21항에 있어서,상기 X선 센서의 폭은 20 이상 50 mm 이하인, X선 영상 형성 방법.
- 제21항에 있어서,상기 관심 영역은 악궁을 포함하고,상기 회전축은 상기 악궁의 전치부 중앙을 통과하는 중심선을 따라 0 이상 60 mm 이하의 거리를 직선 운동하는, X선 영상 형성 방법.
- 제23항에 있어서,상기 회전축은 상기 악궁의 전치부 중앙을 통과하는 중심선을 따라 20 mm 이상 60 mm 이하의 거리를 직선 운동하는, X선 영상 형성 방법.
- 제15항에 있어서,상기 회전 부재는상기 X선 투과 데이터의 획득을 위해 상기 회전축이 등속으로 직선 운동하는 제1 조건,상기 X선 센서의 폭이 20 이상 50 mm 이하인 제2 조건, 및상기 회전 부재가 상기 X선 투과 데이터의 획득을 위해 상기 악궁의 전후 방향 중심선을 따라 20 mm 이상 50 mm 이하의 거리를 직선 운동하는 제3 조건 중 적어도 하나의 조건을 갖는, X선 영상 형성 방법.
- 제15항에 있어서,상기 단계 (a)는, 상기 관심 영역의 일부를 각각 투과하여 상기 관심 영역의 실질적인 전 면적을 투과한 투과 데이터를 상기 X선 투과 데이터로서 획득하는 단계를 포함하고,상기 단계 (c)는, 상기 X선 투과 데이터로 상기 관심 영역 전체에 대한 3차원 CT 영상을 재구성하는 단계를 포함하고,상기 방법은, 상기 단계 (c) 후에, 상기 2차원 파노라마 영상과 상기 3차원 CT 영상을 선택적으로 또는 동시에 화면 표시하는 단계를 더 포함하는 X선 영상 형성 방법.
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