DE4405233C1 - X-ray display unit - Google Patents

X-ray display unit

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DE4405233C1
DE4405233C1 DE19944405233 DE4405233A DE4405233C1 DE 4405233 C1 DE4405233 C1 DE 4405233C1 DE 19944405233 DE19944405233 DE 19944405233 DE 4405233 A DE4405233 A DE 4405233A DE 4405233 C1 DE4405233 C1 DE 4405233C1
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Hartmut Dipl Ing Sklebitz
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05GX-RAY TECHNIQUE
    • H05G1/00X-ray apparatus involving X-ray tubes; Circuits therefor
    • H05G1/08Electrical details
    • H05G1/64Circuit arrangements for X-ray apparatus incorporating image intensifiers
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05GX-RAY TECHNIQUE
    • H05G1/00X-ray apparatus involving X-ray tubes; Circuits therefor
    • H05G1/08Electrical details
    • H05G1/26Measuring, controlling or protecting
    • H05G1/30Controlling
    • H05G1/38Exposure time
    • H05G1/42Exposure time using arrangements for switching when a predetermined dose of radiation has been applied, e.g. in which the switching instant is determined by measuring the electrical energy supplied to the tube
    • H05G1/44Exposure time using arrangements for switching when a predetermined dose of radiation has been applied, e.g. in which the switching instant is determined by measuring the electrical energy supplied to the tube in which the switching instant is determined by measuring the amount of radiation directly

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Abstract

In the case of an X-ray display unit having a fluorescent screen and a matrix image detector, the detector (7) of an automatic X-ray exposure device is intended to be fitted. This detector (7) is arranged at the side on the fluorescent screen (4), on its front wall side, in the form of a thin semiconductor. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Röntgen-Bildgerät gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1. Ein solches Gerät ist in der US 5 008 547 wie auch in der DE 42 35 527 A1 beschrieben.The invention relates to an X-ray imaging device according to the preamble of claim 1. Such a device is described in US 5 008 547 as well as in DE 42 35 527 A1.

Bei dem aus der DE 42 35 527 A1 bekannten Röntgen-Bildgerät ist weiterhin in unmittelbarer Nachbarschaft des Leuchtschirms zusätzlich ein - röntgenempfindlicher - Detektor eines Röntgenbelichtungsautomaten vorgesehen. Ferner ist aus Röntgenpraxis, 1965, Seiten 58 bis 65, ein Röntgen-Bildgerät mit einem Leuchtschirm bekannt, dem sowohl ein Empfänger für die Bildinformation als auch ein lichtempfindlicher Detektor eines Röntgenbelichtungsautomaten zugeordnet ist.In the case of the X-ray imaging device known from DE 42 35 527 A1, a detector of an X-ray exposure machine, which is sensitive to X-rays, is additionally provided in the immediate vicinity of the fluorescent screen. Furthermore, an X-ray image device with a fluorescent screen is known from Röntgenpraxis, 1965, pages 58 to 65, to which both a receiver for the image information and a light-sensitive detector of an automatic X-ray exposure device are assigned.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Röntgen-Bildgerät der eingangs genannten Art so auszubilden, daß eine automatische Belichtungssteuerung möglich ist.The invention has for its object an X-ray imaging device of the type mentioned in such a way that an automatic Exposure control is possible.

Diese Aufgabe ist erfindungsgemäß gelöst durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruches 1.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features of claim 1.

Einzelheiten und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.Details and developments of the invention result from the subclaims.

Die Erfindung ist nachfolgend anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert. Es zeigt The invention is based on one in the drawing illustrated embodiment explained in more detail. It shows  

Fig. 1 die wesentlichen Teile eines Röntgen-Mammographiegerätes zur Erläuterung des Erfindungsgedankens, und Fig. 1 shows the essential parts of an X-ray mammography device to explain the inventive concept, and

Fig. 2 bis 4 verschiedene Ausführungsformen des Bilderzeugungssystems bei dem Röntgen-Mammographiegerät gemäß Fig. 1 mit einem Detektor zur Belichtungssteuerung. FIGS. 2 to 4 different embodiments of the image forming system in the X-ray mammography device according to Fig. 1 with a detector for exposure.

In der Fig. 1 ist eine Mamma 1 dargestellt, die durch Röntgenstrahlung 2 durchstrahlt wird und auf einer Platte 3 aufliegt. Auf einem Leuchtschirm 4 wird ein Röntgenbild erzeugt, das durch ein optisches System 5, vorzugsweise in Form eines Lichtleiterbündels, zu einem CCD-Wandler 6 geführt wird. Der CCD-Wandler 6 erzeugt elektrische Signale, aus denen in bekannter Weise ein Bild des durchstrahlten Bereiches der Mamma 1 rekonstruiert wird.In Fig. 1 a mom 1 is shown, which is irradiated by X-rays 2 and resting on a plate 3. An X-ray image is generated on a fluorescent screen 4 , which is guided to an CCD converter 6 by an optical system 5 , preferably in the form of an optical fiber bundle. The CCD converter 6 generates electrical signals, from which an image of the irradiated area of the breast 1 is reconstructed in a known manner.

Zur Belichtungssteuerung eines nicht dargestellten Röntgengenerators ist mindestens ein Detektor 7 eines Belichtungsautomaten seitlich am Leuchtschirm 4 angebracht und überdeckt teilweise auch das System 5. Der Detektor 7 ist als dünner Chip ausgebildet, z. B. aus kristallinem Silizium oder amorphem Silizium (a-Si:H).To control the exposure of an X-ray generator, not shown, at least one detector 7 of an automatic exposure device is attached to the side of the luminescent screen 4 and partially also covers the system 5 . The detector 7 is designed as a thin chip, for. B. from crystalline silicon or amorphous silicon (a-Si: H).

Die Fig. 2 und 3 zeigen eine Ausführungsform, bei der der Detektor 7 entsprechend der Draufsicht in Fig. 2 ebenfalls als dünner Chip ausgebildet und seitlich am Leuchtschirm 4 angebracht ist, während gemäß Fig. 3 das optische System 8 eine 1:1-Abbildung ermöglicht, sich also nicht wie in Fig. 1 vom Leuchtschirm 4 zum CCD-Wandler 6 verjüngt. Figs. 2 and 3 show an embodiment in which the detector 7 is formed corresponding to the plan view in Figure 2 also a thin chip and mounted laterally on the phosphor screen 4, while according to FIG 3, the optical system 8, a 1:.. 1 imaging enables, not tapered from the fluorescent screen 4 to the CCD converter 6 as in FIG. 1.

Photonen, welche den Leuchtschirm 4 an dessen Rand verlassen können, treten in den Detektor 7 ein. Weiteres Licht gelangt vom System 8, aber auch in Fig. 1 vom System 5 zum Detektor 7. Photons that can leave the fluorescent screen 4 at its edge enter the detector 7 . Further light comes from the system 8 , but also in FIG. 1 from the system 5 to the detector 7 .

Das Ausgangssignal des Detektors 7 wird in der bekannten Weise aufbereitet und zum Abschalten der Hochspannung nach Erreichen der gewünschten Dosis verwendet.The output signal of the detector 7 is processed in the known manner and used to switch off the high voltage after the desired dose has been reached.

Bei der Ausführungsform gemäß Fig. 4 ist das optische System 9 ähnlich wie das optische System 5 in Fig. 1 aufgebaut, verjüngt sich also zum CCD-Wandler 6 hin, so daß der Abbildungsmaßstab kleiner als 1 : 1 ist. An eine Seite des Leuchtschirmes 4 und des Systems 9 ist eine Abflachung vorgesehen, an der der Detektor 7 angeordnet ist. Er überdeckt wie bei den vorher beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispielen teilweise auch das System 9.In the embodiment according to FIG. 4, the optical system 9 is constructed similarly to the optical system 5 in FIG. 1, that is, it tapers towards the CCD converter 6 , so that the imaging scale is smaller than 1: 1. A flattening is provided on one side of the fluorescent screen 4 and the system 9 , on which the detector 7 is arranged. As in the previously described exemplary embodiments, it also partially covers the system 9 .

Falls nur ein Detektor 7 verwendet wird, ist dieser vorzugsweise an der in den Fig. 1 und 4 unteren Seite der Komponenten 4, 5, 6 bzw. 4, 8, 6 bzw. 4, 9, 6 angeordnet, so daß bevorzugt im dort meist dichtesten Gewebe gemessen wird und die Erkennbarkeit von Mikrokalk über das gesamte Bild gesichert ist, weil es keine Unterbelichtung gibt. Der Einfluß von Direktstrahlung (Röntgenstrahlung, die nicht vom Objekt geschwächt ist) oder nur gering geschwächter Röntgenstrahlung in Randgebieten der Mamma auf die Belichtungsdauer ist gering.If only one detector 7 is used, it is preferably arranged on the lower side of components 4, 5, 6 or 4, 8, 6 or 4, 9, 6 in FIGS. 1 and 4, so that preferably there mostly the densest tissue is measured and the visibility of micro-lime is ensured over the entire image because there is no underexposure. The influence of direct radiation (X-rays that are not weakened by the object) or only slightly weakened X-rays in peripheral areas of the breast on the exposure time is slight.

Es kann vorteilhaft sein, für die sichere Belichtungssteuerung nicht nur einen Detektor 7, sondern mehrere einzusetzen. Damit kann sichergestellt werden, daß auch in den Ausnahmen, wo die dichteste Stelle einer Mamma nicht an der "unteren" Seite liegt, korrekt belichtet wird. Der Belichtungsautomat muß dazu vorzugsweise den Detektor mit der geringsten registrierten Intensität auswählen, um die Belichtungszeit festzulegen.It can be advantageous to use not just one detector 7 , but several, for safe exposure control. This ensures that even in the exceptions where the closest point of a breast is not on the "lower" side, the exposure is correct. For this purpose, the automatic exposure device must preferably select the detector with the lowest registered intensity in order to determine the exposure time.

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1. Röntgen-Bildgerät mit einem Leuchtschirm (4) und mindestens einem optisch daran angekoppelten, flächenhaften lichtelektrischen Wandler (6), welcher Bildsignale erzeugt, bei dem die Ankopplung des Wandlers (6) direkt über optische Koppelmittel (5, 8, 9) auf der rückseitigen Fläche des Leuchtschirms (4) erfolgt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Detektor (7) eines Belichtungsautomaten in Form eines dünnen, lichtempfindlichen Halbleiters direkt an der Schmalseite des Leuchtschirms (4) zur Erfassung eines Teils des dort erzeugten Lichtes angekoppelt ist. 1. X-ray image device with a fluorescent screen ( 4 ) and at least one optically coupled, areal photoelectric converter ( 6 ), which generates image signals in which the coupling of the converter ( 6 ) directly via optical coupling means ( 5, 8, 9 ) of the rear surface of the luminescent screen ( 4 ), characterized in that the detector ( 7 ) of an exposure machine in the form of a thin, light-sensitive semiconductor is coupled directly to the narrow side of the luminescent screen ( 4 ) for detecting a portion of the light generated there. 2. Röntgen-Bildgerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Detektor (7) zusätzlich mit den optischen Koppelmitteln (5, 8, 9) optisch gekoppelt ist.2. X-ray imaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that the detector ( 7 ) is additionally optically coupled to the optical coupling means ( 5, 8, 9 ). 3. Röntgen-Bildgerät nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sich die optischen Koppelmittel (5, 9) in Richtung auf den Wandler (6) verjüngen und eine Abflachung aufweisen, an die der Detektor (7) zusätzlich optisch angekoppelt ist.3. X-ray imaging device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the optical coupling means ( 5, 9 ) taper in the direction of the transducer ( 6 ) and have a flattening to which the detector ( 7 ) is additionally optically coupled.
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