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公开(公告)号:US20220133252A1
公开(公告)日:2022-05-05
申请号:US17517892
申请日:2021-11-03
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor: Andrew P. SMITH , Jay A. STEIN , Ken DEFREITAS , Ian SHAW , Zhenxue JING , Loren NIKLASON , Baorui REN , Christopher RUTH
Abstract: A multi-mode system and method for imaging a patient's breast with x-rays in one or more of a CT mode, a narrow-angle tomosynthesis mode, a wide angle tomosynthesis mode, and a mammography mode, using essentially the same equipment, on one or more compressions or immobilizations of the breast.
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公开(公告)号:US20180035963A1
公开(公告)日:2018-02-08
申请号:US15719852
申请日:2017-09-29
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor: Andrew P. SMITH , Jay A. STEIN , Ken DEFREITAS , Ian SHAW , Zhenxue JING , Loren NIKLASON , Baorui REN , Christopher RUTH
CPC classification number: A61B6/502 , A61B6/025 , A61B6/027 , A61B6/032 , A61B6/04 , A61B6/0414 , A61B6/405 , A61B6/4441 , A61B6/4447 , A61B6/461 , A61B6/463 , A61B6/466 , A61B6/482 , A61B6/5235
Abstract: A multi-mode system and method for imaging a patient's breast with x-rays in one or more of a CT mode, a narrow-angle tomosynthesis mode, a wide angle tomosynthesis mode, and a mammography mode, using essentially the same equipment, on one or more compressions or immobilizations of the breast.
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公开(公告)号:US20240407747A1
公开(公告)日:2024-12-12
申请号:US18744916
申请日:2024-06-17
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor: Brad Michael KELLER , Zhenxue JING
Abstract: Techniques for patient positioning quality assurance prior to mammographic image acquisition are described. A system may include an x-ray source configured to expose human tissue to radiation. An x-ray detector module may be configured to detect the radiation and generate a pre-diagnostic image of the human tissue. A position analysis module may be configured to receive the pre-diagnostic image and determine whether the human tissue is positioned correctly based upon one or more predefined positioning criteria. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be configured to store the results of the positional analysis module determination. A display may be configured to display the determination of the position analysis module within a user interface. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
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公开(公告)号:US20230121488A1
公开(公告)日:2023-04-20
申请号:US17910311
申请日:2021-03-22
Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
Inventor: Baorui REN , Kenneth DEFREITAS , Alan REGO , Christopher RUTH , Andrew P. SMITH , Zhenxue JING , Jay A. STEIN
Abstract: A method of imaging a breast compressed with a foam paddle includes emitting an x-ray energy from an x-ray source towards the breast and the foam paddle having a plurality of upper markers and a plurality of lower markers, wherein the plurality of lower markers are movable relative to the upper markers. The x-ray energy is detected at a detector disposed opposite the breast from the x-ray source. An image of the compressed breast is generated based on the detected x-ray energy. At least one of the plurality of upper markers and at least one of the plurality of lower markers is identified in the image. A thickness of the compressed breast at a plurality of thickness locations is determined, wherein each of the plurality of thickness locations corresponds to at least one of the plurality of lower markers.
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公开(公告)号:US20230121010A1
公开(公告)日:2023-04-20
申请号:US17940529
申请日:2022-09-08
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor: Andrew P. SMITH , Jay STEIN , Kenneth DEFREITAS , Ian SHAW , Zhenxue JING , Loren NIKLASON , Baorui REN , Christopher RUTH
Abstract: Systems and methods for breast x-ray tomosynthesis that enhance spatial resolution in the direction in which the breast is flattened for examination. In addition to x-ray data acquisition of 2D projection tomosynthesis images ETp1 over a shorter source trajectory similar to known breast tomosynthesis, supplemental 2D images ETp2 are taken over a longer source trajectory and the two sets of projection images are processed into breast slice images ETr that exhibit enhanced spatial resolution, including in the thickness direction of the breast. Additional features include breast CT of an upright patient's flattened breast, multi-mode tomosynthesis, and shielding the patient from moving equipment.
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公开(公告)号:US20230033601A1
公开(公告)日:2023-02-02
申请号:US17847796
申请日:2022-06-23
Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
Inventor: Haili CHUI , Zhenxue JING
Abstract: A method and system for creating a dynamic self-learning medical image network system, wherein the method includes receiving, from a first node initial user interaction data pertaining to one or more user interactions with the one or more initially obtained medical images; training a deep learning algorithm based at least in part on the initial user interaction data received from the node; and transmitting an instance of the trained deep learning algorithm to the first node and/or to one or more additional nodes, wherein at each respective node to which the instance of the trained deep learning algorithm is transmitted, the trained deep learning algorithm is applied to respective one or more subsequently obtained medical images in order to obtain a result.
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公开(公告)号:US20170245818A1
公开(公告)日:2017-08-31
申请号:US15597713
申请日:2017-05-17
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor: Andrew P. SMITH , Jay A. STEIN , Ken DEFEITAS , Ian SHAW , Zhenxue JING , Lauren NIKLASON , Baouri REN , Christopher RUTH
CPC classification number: A61B6/502 , A61B6/025 , A61B6/04 , A61B6/0414 , A61B6/102 , A61B6/107 , A61B6/4291 , A61B6/4435 , A61B6/466 , A61B6/5205 , A61B6/5223 , A61B6/54 , G06T11/005 , G06T11/006 , G06T2211/436
Abstract: Systems and methods for breast x-ray tomosynthesis that enhance spatial resolution in the direction in which the breast is flattened for examination. In addition to x-ray data acquisition of 2D projection tomosynthesis images ETp1 over a shorter source trajectory similar to known breast tomosynthesis, supplemental 2D images ETp2 are taken over a longer source trajectory and the two sets of projection images are processed into breast slice images ETr that exhibit enhanced spatial resolution, including in the thickness direction of the breast. Additional features include breast CT of an upright patient's flattened breast, multi-mode tomosynthesis, and shielding the patient from moving equipment.
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公开(公告)号:US20250072856A1
公开(公告)日:2025-03-06
申请号:US18887253
申请日:2024-09-17
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor: Filip Nikolas BUNDRA , Christine JANSSEN , Zhenxue JING , Tarpit PATEL , Thomas DEYOUNG
Abstract: An x-ray breast imaging system includes a breast support platform including an x-ray receptor, and an x-ray tube head. The x-ray tube head includes an x-ray source configured to emit an x-ray beam in a direction towards the x-ray receptor, and a collimator. A filter assembly including a plurality of filter slots selectively positionable adjacent to the collimator, and a specimen imaging filter disposed within a slot of the plurality of filter slots. The specimen imaging filter includes at least one aperture defined therein. The specimen imaging filter also blocks a portion of the emitted x-ray beam so that the at least one aperture defines a path of the emitted x-ray beam towards the x-ray receptor.
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公开(公告)号:US20240065649A1
公开(公告)日:2024-02-29
申请号:US18362434
申请日:2023-07-31
Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
Inventor: Kenneth F. DEFREITAS , Alan REGO , Richard Gladwin EDWARDS , Zhenxue JING , Jay A. STEIN , Timothy N. WELLS , Cornell Lee WILLIAMS
CPC classification number: A61B6/0414 , A61B6/0435 , A61B6/502 , A61B6/025
Abstract: While performing a tomosynthesis procedure, the breast of a patient is compressed between two compression elements to create an imaging condition. Foam is secured to the rigid substrate of a one of the compression elements. The patient's chest wall is aligned with the leading edge surface of the foam. The inner side of the breast is disposed proximate the lateral edge surface of the foam and the outer side of the breast is disposed proximate the outer lateral edge surface of the foam. A mid-plane is disposed between the inner and outer lateral edge surfaces of the foam. An interface connects a leading edge surface of the foam and compressive surfaces. A portion of the leading edge surface which is aligned with the mid-plane is incompletely compressed.
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公开(公告)号:US20200069273A1
公开(公告)日:2020-03-05
申请号:US16494171
申请日:2018-03-15
Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.
Inventor: Brad Michael KELLER , Zhenxue JING
Abstract: Techniques for patient positioning quality assurance prior to mammographic image acquisition are described. A system may include an x-ray source configured to expose human tissue to radiation. An x-ray detector module may be configured to detect the radiation and generate a pre-diagnostic image of the human tissue. A position analysis module may be configured to receive the pre-diagnostic image and determine whether the human tissue is positioned correctly based upon one or more predefined positioning criteria. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be configured to store the results of the positional analysis module determination. A display may be configured to display the determination of the position analysis module within a user interface. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
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