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Abstract

The present invention relates to an X-ray computed tomography apparatus for acquiring image information from data detected by scanning an object with X-rays, and more particularly, to an X-ray computed tomography apparatus for acquiring a computed tomography image and a solid surface image, which is capable of providing a visual image to a user by acquiring tomographic information of an object and surface color information of the object to form a tomographic image and a three-dimensional surface image of the object.

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获取断层摄影和三维表面图像的X射线计算断层摄影装置X-ray computed tomography device for acquiring tomography and three-dimensional surface images

技术领域technical field

本发明涉及一种用于从通过用X射线扫描对象而检测到的数据来获取图像信息的X射线计算断层摄影装置,更为具体地涉及一种用于获取计算的断层摄影图像和固体表面图像的X射线计算断层摄影装置,其能够通过获取对象的断层摄影信息和该对象的表面颜色信息以形成对象的断层摄影图像和三维表面图像,从而向用户提供可视图像。The present invention relates to an X-ray computed tomography apparatus for acquiring image information from data detected by scanning an object with X-rays, and more particularly to an apparatus for acquiring computed tomography images and solid surface images The X-ray computed tomography apparatus of , which is capable of providing a user with a visual image by acquiring tomographic information of an object and surface color information of the object to form a tomographic image and a three-dimensional surface image of the object.

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通常,X射线计算断层摄影装置包括:用于将X射线投射到对象上的X射线管;用于检测穿过对象发射的X射线的检测器;其中安装了所述X射线管和所述检测器的旋转机械装置;以及用于将从检测器获得的数据重构成图像信息的计算机。Generally, an X-ray computed tomography apparatus includes: an X-ray tube for projecting X-rays onto an object; a detector for detecting X-rays emitted through the object; the rotating mechanism of the detector; and a computer for reconstructing the data obtained from the detector into image information.

如上面所描述地构造的传统X射线计算断层摄影装置通过围绕对象旋转所述旋转机械装置来捕获对象的断层摄影。在每一分角度上执行对象的断层摄影的捕获,并且,通过诸如迭代方法、反投影、滤波反投影等等数学计算,来重构通过捕获而获得每个角度的X射线的投影数据。A conventional X-ray computed tomography apparatus constructed as described above captures tomography of an object by rotating the rotary mechanism around the object. The capture of the tomography of the subject is performed at each sub-angle, and the projection data of the X-rays obtained through the capture for each angle are reconstructed through mathematical calculations such as an iterative method, back projection, filtered back projection, and the like.

存在各种X射线计算断层摄影装置的机械结构,并且这些机械结构将被简短描述如下。There are various mechanical structures of X-ray computed tomography apparatuses, and these will be briefly described as follows.

作为第一种,最传统的X射线计算断层摄影装置的机械结构包括具有X射线管、X射线检测器、准直器和数据收集器的圆形旋转体,所述圆形旋转体围绕放置在该旋转体的内部空间中的对象旋转,以便获得对象的透射信息,并从由计算机重构的透射信息获得图像信息。As the first type, the mechanical structure of the most traditional X-ray computed tomography apparatus includes a circular rotating body with an X-ray tube, an X-ray detector, a collimator and a data collector, which is placed around the The object in the internal space of the rotating body is rotated so as to obtain transmission information of the object, and image information is obtained from the transmission information reconstructed by a computer.

作为第二种,C型臂X射线计算断层摄影装置是开放型的X射线诊断装置,其中,X射线管被耦合到C臂型机械装置的一端,而X射线检测器被耦合到相对端,以便可以进行介入放射治疗。As a second type, a C-arm X-ray computed tomography apparatus is an open type X-ray diagnostic apparatus in which an X-ray tube is coupled to one end of a C-arm type mechanism and an X-ray detector is coupled to the opposite end, for interventional radiation therapy.

作为第三种,牙科计算断层摄影(CT)装置,专门用于仅仅诊断诸如病人的头颅、喉咙、颌骨和牙齿之类的局部部位,用于牙科和上颌面手术(maxillofaxial surgery)领域。在牙科计算断层摄影中,X射线管被置于对象的右和左侧,而牙科计算断层摄影与地面平行地旋转,以便获得透射信息。As a third type, a dental computed tomography (CT) apparatus is specially designed for diagnosing only localized parts such as a patient's skull, throat, jaws and teeth, and is used in the fields of dentistry and maxillofacial surgery. In dental computed tomography, the X-ray tube is placed to the right and left of the object, while the dental computed tomography is rotated parallel to the ground in order to obtain transmission information.

作为第四种的是对象旋转型X射线计算断层摄影装置。在这种装置中,代替X射线管和X射线检测器的旋转的是对象被放置于旋转体上并被旋转,这样,可以实现与在X射线管和X射线检测器旋转时同样的效果。这种对象旋转型X射线计算断层摄影装置通常应用于针对非破坏性测试有可能旋转对象的情况下。The fourth type is an object rotation type X-ray computed tomography apparatus. In this device, instead of the rotation of the X-ray tube and the X-ray detector, the object is placed on the rotating body and rotated, so that the same effect as when the X-ray tube and the X-ray detector are rotated can be achieved. Such an object rotation type X-ray computed tomography apparatus is generally applied where it is possible to rotate an object for non-destructive testing.

在如上面描述的X射线计算断层摄影装置中,最传统使用的第一种将详细描述。Among the X-ray computed tomography apparatuses as described above, the most conventionally used first one will be described in detail.

图1是说明常规的X射线计算断层摄影装置的方框图。FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a conventional X-ray computed tomography apparatus.

如图1中所示,传统X射线计算断层摄影装置包括扫描机架2、捕获台4和操作控制台6。扫描机架2具有X射线管20。通过准直器22,从X射线管20发射的X射线被改变为扇形X射线束,也就是说,扇形光束,并被投射到X射线检测器24。As shown in FIG. 1 , a conventional X-ray computed tomography apparatus includes a scanning gantry 2 , a capturing table 4 and an operating console 6 . The scanning gantry 2 has an X-ray tube 20 . X-rays emitted from the X-ray tube 20 are changed into fan-shaped X-ray beams, that is, fan-shaped beams, by the collimator 22 and projected to the X-ray detector 24 .

X射线检测器24包括在扩展X射线的方向上作为阵列被安排在相同行上的多个检测器器件。稍后将详细描述X射线检测器24的结构。X射线管20、准直器22和X射线检测器24组成了如稍后描述的X射线辐射器-检测器。The X-ray detector 24 includes a plurality of detector devices arranged in the same row as an array in the direction of spreading the X-rays. The structure of the X-ray detector 24 will be described in detail later. The X-ray tube 20, the collimator 22, and the X-ray detector 24 constitute an X-ray emitter-detector as described later.

X射线检测器24与数据收集器26相耦合。数据收集器26以数字数据的形式收集由X射线检测器24的各个检测设备检测的信号。通过X射线控制器28控制来自X射线管20的X射线的辐射。图中省略了X射线管20和X射线控制器28之间的连接。通过准直器控制器30控制准直器22。图中省略了准直器22和准直器控制器30之间的连接。X-ray detector 24 is coupled to data collector 26 . The data collector 26 collects signals detected by the respective detection devices of the X-ray detector 24 in the form of digital data. Radiation of X-rays from the X-ray tube 20 is controlled by the X-ray controller 28 . The connection between the X-ray tube 20 and the X-ray controller 28 is omitted in the figure. The collimator 22 is controlled by a collimator controller 30 . The connection between the collimator 22 and the collimator controller 30 is omitted in the figure.

从X射线管20到准直器控制器30的组件被安装到扫描机架2的旋转部分34。通过旋转控制器36来控制旋转部分34的旋转。图中省略了旋转部分34和旋转控制器36之间的连接。Components from the X-ray tube 20 to the collimator controller 30 are mounted to the rotating part 34 of the scanning gantry 2 . The rotation of the rotating portion 34 is controlled by a rotation controller 36 . The connection between the rotating part 34 and the rotating controller 36 is omitted in the figure.

捕获台4被构造成将对象(未示出)移进和移出扫描机架2的X射线辐射空间。稍后将描述对象和X射线辐射空间之间的关系。Capture station 4 is configured to move objects (not shown) into and out of the X-ray radiation space of scanning gantry 2 . The relationship between the object and the X-ray radiation space will be described later.

操作控制台6包括数据处理器60。例如,数据处理器60是计算机。数据处理器60被连接到控制接口62。控制接口62被连接到扫描机架2和捕获台4。数据处理器60通过控制接口62来控制扫描机架2和捕获台4。The operating console 6 includes a data processor 60 . For example, data processor 60 is a computer. The data processor 60 is connected to a control interface 62 . The control interface 62 is connected to the scanning gantry 2 and the capture station 4 . Data processor 60 controls scanning gantry 2 and capture station 4 through control interface 62 .

通过控制接口62来控制扫描机架2的数据收集器26、X射线控制器28、准直器控制器30和旋转控制器36。图中省略了这些组件和控制接口62之间的相应关系。The data collector 26 , X-ray controller 28 , collimator controller 30 and rotation controller 36 of the scanning gantry 2 are controlled via a control interface 62 . The corresponding relationship between these components and the control interface 62 is omitted in the figure.

而且,数据收集器60连接到数据收集缓冲器64。数据收集缓冲器64连接到扫描机架2的数据收集器26。通过数据收集器26收集的数据经由数据收集缓冲器64输入到数据处理器60。Furthermore, the data collector 60 is connected to a data collection buffer 64 . The data collection buffer 64 is connected to the data collector 26 of the scanning gantry 2 . Data collected by data collector 26 is input to data processor 60 via data collection buffer 64 .

数据处理器60使用针对通过数据收集缓冲器64收集的多个视点所发射的X射线数据来执行图像重构。例如,使用滤波反投影算法来执行图像重构。The data processor 60 performs image reconstruction using X-ray data emitted for a plurality of viewpoints collected through the data collection buffer 64 . For example, image reconstruction is performed using a filtered back-projection algorithm.

而且,数据处理器60连接到存储器66。存储器66存储某些类型的数据和程序。通过用于执行存储在存储器66中的程序的数据处理器60来执行与捕获相关的某些类型的数据的处理。Furthermore, the data processor 60 is connected to a memory 66 . Memory 66 stores certain types of data and programs. Processing of certain types of data related to capture is performed by data processor 60 for executing programs stored in memory 66 .

数据处理器60还连接到显示器68和操纵设备70。显示器68显示从数据处理器60输出的重构图像和其他信息。操纵设备70由用户操纵,并将一些类型的指令和信息发送到数据处理器60。用户可以以交互方式使用显示器68和操纵设备70来操纵X射线计算断层摄影装置。The data processor 60 is also connected to a display 68 and a manipulation device 70 . A display 68 displays the reconstructed image and other information output from the data processor 60 . The manipulation device 70 is manipulated by the user and sends some type of instruction and information to the data processor 60 . A user can interactively use the display 68 and the manipulation device 70 to manipulate the x-ray computed tomography apparatus.

如上所述,根据外观,传统X射线计算断层摄影装置中使用的X射线检测器被分为:单排X射线检测器、多排X射线检测器和平面类型的X射线检测器。As described above, X-ray detectors used in conventional X-ray computed tomography apparatuses are classified into single-row X-ray detectors, multi-row X-ray detectors, and planar type X-ray detectors according to appearance.

单排X射线检测器以扇形束的形式获得X射线透射信息,而多排X射线检测器以窄角锥形束的形式获得X射线透射信息。Single-row X-ray detectors obtain X-ray transmission information in the form of fan beams, while multi-row X-ray detectors obtain X-ray transmission information in the form of narrow-angle cone beams.

平面类型的X射线检测器以宽角锥形束的形式获得X射线透射信息,并且,存在各种类型,比如:图像增强器连接到电荷耦合器件(CCD)的平面类型的X射线检测器;使用CCD或CMOS传感器的平面类型的X射线检测器;直接检测X射线透射信息的、使用非晶硒(a-Se)的平面类型的X射线检测器;以及闪烁器连接到光电二极管以便间接检测X射线透射信息的平面类型的X射线检测器。A planar type X-ray detector obtains X-ray transmission information in the form of a wide-angle cone beam, and there are various types such as: a planar type X-ray detector in which an image intensifier is connected to a charge-coupled device (CCD); A planar type X-ray detector using a CCD or CMOS sensor; a planar type X-ray detector using amorphous selenium (a-Se) that directly detects X-ray transmission information; and a scintillator connected to a photodiode for indirect detection A flat type X-ray detector for X-ray transmission information.

为了使各种X射线检测器获得重构计算断层摄影图像所必需的X射线透射信息,X射线检测器必须绕对象旋转360度或超过预定的角度,并且在每一分角度上获得X射线透射信息。In order for various X-ray detectors to obtain the X-ray transmission information necessary for reconstructing computed tomography images, the X-ray detector must be rotated 360 degrees around the object or more than a predetermined angle, and obtain X-ray transmission at every minute angle information.

在单排X射线检测器中,单排X射线检测器的宽度在几毫米以下,由于针对一次旋转仅仅可以获得单个断层摄影图像,因此为了弥补上面的缺陷,目前使用了一种螺旋扫描X射线计算断层摄影装置,其中,使用单排X射线检测器的对象在Z轴方向上以固定速度前进,而X射线管和X射线检测器顺序地旋转,以便获得透射信息。In the single-row X-ray detector, the width of the single-row X-ray detector is below a few millimeters. Since only a single tomographic image can be obtained for one rotation, in order to make up for the above defects, a helical scanning X-ray detector is currently used. A computed tomography apparatus in which an object using a single row of X-ray detectors advances at a fixed speed in the Z-axis direction while the X-ray tube and X-ray detectors rotate sequentially in order to obtain transmission information.

而且,作为X射线检测器的发展的结果,最近使用了一种新技术,其中,安装了多排X射线检测器,如四排X射线检测器、八排X射线检测器或十六排X射线检测器,以便在短时间内通过宽区域获得透射信息。同样地,在使用螺旋扫描方法中获得的一组透射信息来重构断层摄影图像的情况下,可以使用迭代方法、反投影和滤波反投影,并且反投影使用最广泛。Also, as a result of the development of X-ray detectors, a new technology has recently been used in which multiple rows of X-ray detectors are installed, such as four-row X-ray detectors, eight-row X-ray detectors or sixteen-row X-ray detectors. Radiation detectors to obtain transmission information over a wide area in a short time. Likewise, in the case of reconstructing a tomographic image using a set of transmission information obtained in a helical scanning method, iterative methods, backprojection, and filtered backprojection can be used, and backprojection is the most widely used.

同样地,为了在螺旋扫描方法中重构断层摄影图像,使用数据排列和插值,以便获得与单元位置相对应的透射信息,其中,在所述位置上所获取的数据将在应用图像重构算法之前被重构。Likewise, for the reconstruction of tomographic images in the helical scanning method, data permutation and interpolation are used in order to obtain transmission information corresponding to the cell positions at which the acquired data will be used in the application of the image reconstruction algorithm was refactored before.

而且,最近使用了具有比多排X射线检测器的检测面积更宽的检测面积的平面类型的X射线检测器,这样,可以更迅速地获得对象的透射信息。在使用平面类型的X射线检测器的情况下,螺旋扫描方法可被应用于重构图像,但是,使用锥形束透射信息来直接使用Feldkamp算法是更有效的。Also, recently, a planar type X-ray detector having a detection area wider than that of a multi-row X-ray detector is used, so that transmission information of an object can be obtained more quickly. In the case of using a planar type of X-ray detector, the helical scanning method can be applied to reconstruct the image, however, it is more efficient to directly use the Feldkamp algorithm using the cone beam transmission information.

由于如上所述的X射线计算断层摄影装置仅仅获得针对构成对象的材料的X射线衰减信息来重构图像,因此不能表示对象的表面的实际颜色信息和细节图像信息。Since the X-ray computed tomography apparatus as described above only obtains X-ray attenuation information for materials constituting an object to reconstruct an image, it cannot represent actual color information and detailed image information of a surface of an object.

而且,由于不能获得对象的表面颜色信息和细节图像信息,因此就不能将可视的诊断图像提供给用户。换句话说,当同时分析人体的内部损伤和可见损伤时、或当同时诊断和分析对象的表面信息和内部信息时,传统的X射线计算断层摄影装置不能提供有效的诊断图像。Also, since the surface color information and detail image information of the object cannot be obtained, a visual diagnostic image cannot be provided to the user. In other words, the conventional X-ray computed tomography apparatus cannot provide effective diagnostic images when simultaneously analyzing internal damage and visible damage of a human body, or when simultaneously diagnosing and analyzing surface information and internal information of an object.

发明内容Contents of the invention

技术问题technical problem

因此,着眼于上面的问题而进行了本发明,并且,本发明的一个目的是提供一种用于获得计算断层摄影图像和固体表面图像的X射线计算断层摄影装置,其中,能够捕获对象表面的颜色信息的照像机被安装在所述X射线计算断层摄影装置的旋转体中,并且,由该照相机获得的对象的表面图像信息被重构,这样,对象的计算断层摄影和三维图像被同时形成,从而将可视的诊断图像提供给用户。Therefore, the present invention has been made with the above problems in mind, and an object of the present invention is to provide an X-ray computed tomography apparatus for obtaining a computed tomography image and a solid surface image, in which the image of the object surface can be captured. A camera for color information is installed in the rotating body of the X-ray computed tomography apparatus, and the surface image information of the object obtained by the camera is reconstructed so that the computed tomography and the three-dimensional image of the object are simultaneously Formed so that a visual diagnostic image is provided to the user.

技术方案Technical solutions

根据本发明的一个方面,通过提供一种能够同时获得断层摄影图像和固体表面图像的X射线计算断层摄影装置,可以实现本发明的上面的和其他目的,所述X射线计算断层摄影装置包括:X射线管,用于根据X射线控制器的控制将X射线辐射到对象上;准直器,用于根据准直控制器的控制来调整从X射线管辐射的X射线的准直;X射线检测器,用于检测辐射穿过调整的准直器且透射穿过对象的X射线;数据收集器,用于将根据由X射线检测器检测的X射线量而产生的电压信号转换为数字信号并发送;图像照相机,面对对象安装,以便获得对象的表面颜色信息;图像获取和控制单元,用于控制图像照相机、存储和传送获得的表面颜色信息;以及旋转体,通过旋转控制器的控制而旋转,上述的组件被安装在该旋转体中。According to one aspect of the present invention, the above and other objects of the present invention can be achieved by providing an X-ray computed tomography apparatus capable of simultaneously obtaining tomographic images and solid surface images, the X-ray computed tomography apparatus comprising: An X-ray tube for radiating X-rays onto an object according to the control of an X-ray controller; a collimator for adjusting the collimation of X-rays irradiated from the X-ray tube according to the control of the collimation controller; X-ray a detector for detecting X-rays radiated through the adjusted collimator and transmitted through the object; a data collector for converting voltage signals generated according to the amount of X-rays detected by the X-ray detector into digital signals and send; the image camera, installed facing the object, so as to obtain the surface color information of the object; the image acquisition and control unit, used to control the image camera, store and transmit the obtained surface color information; and the rotating body, controlled by the rotation controller While rotating, the above-mentioned components are installed in the rotating body.

优选通过图像获取和控制单元的控制来调整图像照像机的聚焦和角度。The focus and angle of the image camera are preferably adjusted by control of the image acquisition and control unit.

图像相机包括电荷耦合器件或互补金属氧化物半导体场效应晶体管。Image cameras include charge-coupled devices or complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors.

优选图像相机安装在旋转体的预定位置,如从X射线管辐射的X射线不投射的位置。It is preferable that the image camera is installed at a predetermined position of the rotating body, such as a position where X-rays radiated from an X-ray tube are not projected.

图像相机的中心对准旋转体的旋转中心。The center of the image camera is aligned with the rotation center of the rotating body.

当X射线计算断层摄影装置为C臂诊断装置时,图像相机被安装在C臂诊断装置的右侧和左侧、或C臂的预定位置处。When the X-ray computed tomography apparatus is a C-arm diagnostic apparatus, image cameras are installed at right and left sides of the C-arm diagnostic apparatus, or at predetermined positions of the C-arm.

当X射线计算断层摄影装置为牙科计算断层摄影装置时,图像相机被安装在牙科计算断层摄影装置的X射线管的右侧和左侧、或C臂的预定位置处。When the X-ray computed tomography apparatus is a dental computed tomography apparatus, image cameras are installed at predetermined positions on the right and left sides of an X-ray tube of the dental computed tomography apparatus, or a C-arm.

有益效果Beneficial effect

通过根据本发明的优选实施例的、能够获得计算断层摄影图像和固体表面图像的X射线计算断层摄影装置,可以同时获得对象的表面颜色信息,这样,对象的剖面信息和颜色信息被同时应用来构成对象的计算断层摄影图像和三维图像,从而给用户提供可视的诊断图像。而且,由于可以同时获得对象的表面颜色信息,因此当同时需要对象的表面信息和剖面信息时,可以精确地表示传统X射线计算断层摄影装置不能获得的表面颜色信息,从而,在同时分析对象的表面信息和内部信息之间的相关性的情况下,可以提供有效的诊断图像。而且,由于根据本发明的X射线计算断层摄影装置可以同时获得对象的表面颜色信息和X射线透射信息、并可以提供计算断层摄影图像和彩色的固体图像,因此,该X射线计算断层摄影装置可以有效地应用到诊断诸如牙科和整形外科之类的外部与内部之间的相关性的领域。Through the X-ray computed tomography apparatus capable of obtaining computed tomography images and solid surface images according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the surface color information of the object can be obtained simultaneously, so that the profile information and color information of the object are simultaneously applied to A computed tomography image and a three-dimensional image of the object are constructed to provide a visual diagnostic image to the user. Moreover, since the surface color information of the object can be obtained at the same time, when the surface information and section information of the object are required at the same time, the surface color information that cannot be obtained by the conventional X-ray computed tomography device can be accurately expressed, thereby analyzing the object's In the absence of correlation between surface information and internal information, an effective diagnostic image can be provided. Moreover, since the X-ray computed tomography apparatus according to the present invention can simultaneously obtain surface color information and X-ray transmission information of an object, and can provide a computed tomography image and a colored solid image, the X-ray computed tomography apparatus can Effectively applied to fields such as diagnosing the correlation between the exterior and the interior such as dentistry and orthopedics.

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根据结合附图而进行的下列详细描述,本发明的上面和其他目的、特点和其他优点将被更清楚地理解,其中:The above and other objects, features and other advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

图1是说明传统的X射线计算断层摄影装置的方框图;FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a conventional X-ray computed tomography apparatus;

图2是说明根据本发明的优选实施例的、能够同时获得断层摄影图像和固体表面图像的X射线计算断层摄影装置的系统方框图;2 is a system block diagram illustrating an X-ray computed tomography apparatus capable of simultaneously obtaining tomographic images and solid surface images according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

图3是说明在个角度旋转和定位的、作为根据本发明的优选实施例的X射线计算断层摄影装置的组件的旋转体的状态的示例图;3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state of a rotating body that is a component of an X-ray computed tomography apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention rotated and positioned at an angle;

图4是说明根据本发明的优选实施例的X射线计算断层摄影装置中使用的各种X射线检测器的示例图;4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating various X-ray detectors used in an X-ray computed tomography apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

图5是说明作为X射线计算断层摄影装置的一个示例的、安装了图像相机的C臂型诊断装置的一个示例图;5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a C-arm type diagnostic apparatus mounted with an image camera as an example of an X-ray computed tomography apparatus;

图6是说明作为X射线计算断层摄影装置的一个示例的、安装了图像相机的牙科计算断层摄影装置的一个示例图;6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a dental computed tomography apparatus mounted with an image camera as an example of an X-ray computed tomography apparatus;

图7是说明作为X射线计算断层摄影装置的一个示例的、安装了图像相机的对象旋转类型计算断层摄影装置的一个示例图。FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an object rotation type computed tomography apparatus to which an image camera is mounted as an example of an X-ray computed tomography apparatus.

具体实施方式Detailed ways

下文将详细描述根据本发明的优选实施例的、能够同时获得断层摄影图像和固体表面图像的、如上面所描述地构成的X射线计算断层摄影装置及其操作。Hereinafter, an X-ray computed tomography apparatus configured as described above capable of simultaneously obtaining a tomographic image and a solid surface image according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention and its operation will be described in detail.

图2是说明根据本发明的优选实施例的、能够同时获得断层摄影图像和固体表面图像的X射线计算断层摄影装置200的系统方框图。FIG. 2 is a system block diagram illustrating an X-ray computed tomography apparatus 200 capable of simultaneously obtaining tomographic images and solid surface images according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

如图2中所示,根据本发明的优选实施例的X射线计算断层摄影装置200包括:X射线管210,用于通过X射线控制器215的控制来辐射X射线;准直器220,用于根据准直控制器225的控制来调整准直;X射线检测器,用于检测透射穿过对象213的X射线;数据收集器245,用于收集所检测的X射线;图像相机30,用于获得对象213的表面图像;图像获取和控制单元235,用于处理所获得的表面图像;以及旋转体250,其根据旋转控制器255的控制而旋转,并且,所有上述的组件被安装在该旋转体250中。As shown in FIG. 2, an X-ray computed tomography apparatus 200 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes: an X-ray tube 210 for radiating X-rays under the control of an X-ray controller 215; a collimator 220 for to adjust the collimation according to the control of the collimation controller 225; the X-ray detector is used to detect the X-rays transmitted through the object 213; the data collector 245 is used to collect the detected X-rays; the image camera 30 is used to to obtain the surface image of the object 213; the image acquisition and control unit 235 is used to process the obtained surface image; and the rotating body 250 is rotated according to the control of the rotation controller 255, and all the above-mentioned components are installed in the Rotating body 250.

而且,X射线计算断层摄影装置还包括:数据收集缓冲器260,用于临时存储由数据收集器245收集的断层摄影图像;数据处理器270,用于将从数据收集缓冲器260以及图像获取和控制单元235传送的断层摄影图像信息和表面图像信息重构成三维图像;显示器280,用于显示该三维图像;控制接口283,用于在数据处理器270控制旋转体250和安装在旋转体250中的组件(X射线管210、准直器220、图像相机230等)时作为接口;以及操纵设备281,具有用于用户的操纵按钮。Moreover, the X-ray computed tomography apparatus further includes: a data collection buffer 260 for temporarily storing the tomographic images collected by the data collector 245; a data processor 270 for acquiring and The tomographic image information and surface image information transmitted by the control unit 235 are reconstructed into a three-dimensional image; the display 280 is used to display the three-dimensional image; the control interface 283 is used for controlling the rotating body 250 in the data processor 270 and installing in the rotating body 250 components (X-ray tube 210, collimator 220, image camera 230, etc.) as an interface; and a manipulation device 281 having manipulation buttons for the user.

X射线控制器215、X射线管210、准直控制器225、准直器220、图像相机230、图像获取和控制单元235、X射线检测器240和数据收集器245安装在旋转体250中,并通过旋转控制器255的控制而旋转。换句话说,安装有这些组件的旋转体250绕对象213旋转,从而可以在每一分角度上获得对象213的X射线透射信息(断层摄影图像信息)和表面图像信息。X-ray controller 215, X-ray tube 210, collimation controller 225, collimator 220, image camera 230, image acquisition and control unit 235, X-ray detector 240 and data collector 245 are installed in the rotating body 250, And rotate by the control of the rotation controller 255 . In other words, the rotating body 250 mounted with these components rotates around the object 213 so that X-ray transmission information (tomographic image information) and surface image information of the object 213 can be obtained at every minute angle.

X射线管210根据X射线控制器215的控制而产生X射线,并将X射线投射到对象213。X射线通过用于根据准直控制器225的控制来调整准直的准直器220而投射、穿过对象123,并传播到X射线检测器240。The X-ray tube 210 generates X-rays according to the control of the X-ray controller 215 and projects the X-rays to the subject 213 . X-rays are projected through the collimator 220 for adjusting the collimation according to the control of the collimation controller 225 , pass through the object 123 , and travel to the X-ray detector 240 .

准直器220通过根据X射线检测器240的类型而正确调整准直来发送X射线。由X射线检测器240检测的X射线被数据收集器245收集。The collimator 220 transmits X-rays by properly adjusting the collimation according to the type of the X-ray detector 240 . The X-rays detected by the X-ray detector 240 are collected by the data collector 245 .

数据收集器245将根据由X射线检测器240检测的X射线量而产生的一系列电压信号转换成数字信号,并将该数字信号传送到数据收集缓冲器260。然后,数据收集缓冲器260又将输入到数据收集缓冲器260的断层摄影图像的数字信号传送到数据处理器270。The data collector 245 converts a series of voltage signals generated according to the amount of X-rays detected by the X-ray detector 240 into digital signals, and transfers the digital signals to the data collection buffer 260 . Then, the data collection buffer 260 in turn transmits the digital signal of the tomographic image input to the data collection buffer 260 to the data processor 270 .

此时,安装在旋转体250中的图像相机230获取对象213的表面颜色信息,并将该信息传送到图像获取和控制单元235。然后,图像获取和控制单元234临时存储由图像相机230获取的表面颜色信息,并依次将该表面颜色信息传送到数据处理器270。At this time, the image camera 230 installed in the rotating body 250 acquires surface color information of the object 213 and transmits the information to the image acquisition and control unit 235 . Then, the image acquisition and control unit 234 temporarily stores the surface color information acquired by the image camera 230 and sequentially transmits the surface color information to the data processor 270 .

为了精确地捕获对象213的表面颜色信息,图像相机230根据图像获取和控制单元235的控制而调整其聚焦和角度。换句话说,当对象213的尺寸和位置改变时,图像相机根据图像获取和控制单元235来调整聚焦和角度,以便精确地捕获对象213的表面颜色信息。In order to accurately capture surface color information of the object 213 , the image camera 230 adjusts its focus and angle according to the control of the image acquisition and control unit 235 . In other words, when the size and position of the object 213 is changed, the image camera adjusts focus and angle according to the image acquisition and control unit 235 so as to accurately capture the surface color information of the object 213 .

优选在图像相机230中使用的图像传感器从电荷耦合器件(CCD)和互补金属氧化物半导体场效应晶体管(CMOS)中选择。The image sensor preferably used in the image camera 230 is selected from a Charge Coupled Device (CCD) and a Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (CMOS).

而且,如图2中所示,图像相机230被安装在旋转体250的预定位置,使得从X射线管210发射的X射线不被投射到该预定位置。为了精确地捕获对象213的表面颜色信息,图像相机230的镜头优选对准旋转体250的旋转中心安装。Also, as shown in FIG. 2 , the image camera 230 is installed at a predetermined position of the rotating body 250 such that X-rays emitted from the X-ray tube 210 are not projected to the predetermined position. In order to accurately capture the surface color information of the object 213 , the lens of the image camera 230 is preferably installed aligned with the rotation center of the rotating body 250 .

传送到数据处理器270的对象213的透射信息(断层摄影信息)和表面颜色信息可以通过图像重构算法转换成预定的断层摄影图像组、以及通过应用三维图像图像处理技术而重构的三维表面图像。The transmission information (tomographic information) and surface color information of the object 213 transmitted to the data processor 270 can be converted into a predetermined tomographic image group by an image reconstruction algorithm, and a three-dimensional surface reconstructed by applying a three-dimensional image image processing technique. image.

在各种角度由X射线检测器240检测的关于对象213的X射线透射信息被用于重构对象213的内部断层摄影图像或形状。与获取关于对象213的X射线透射信息同时由图像相机230获取的对象213的表面颜色信息被用于重构对象213的表面颜色信息。X-ray transmission information about the object 213 detected by the X-ray detector 240 at various angles is used to reconstruct an internal tomographic image or shape of the object 213 . The surface color information of the object 213 acquired by the image camera 230 at the same time as the X-ray transmission information on the object 213 is acquired is used to reconstruct the surface color information of the object 213 .

这样,由数据处理器270重构的三维图像的表面可以用实际的颜色信息来描绘,而且人的眉毛、头发、以及化妆、一句话、一张图片,这些在X射线断层摄影图像中难以表达的可以以实际的颜色表现出来。In this way, the surface of the three-dimensional image reconstructed by the data processor 270 can be described with actual color information, and people's eyebrows, hair, and makeup, a sentence, and a picture are difficult to express in X-ray tomographic images can be expressed in actual colors.

图3是说明在旋转体250的各种角度旋转和定位的、作为根据本发明的优选实施例的X射线计算断层摄影装置的组件的旋转体250的状态的示例图。FIG. 3 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a state of a rotating body 250 as a component of an X-ray computed tomography apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which is rotated and positioned at various angles of the rotating body 250 .

如图3中所示,旋转体250绕对象213旋转到每个预定的角度。尽管图3示出旋转体250绕对象213旋转到以30度增加的位置,而实际上旋转体250绕对象213旋转到每一分角度。As shown in FIG. 3, the rotating body 250 rotates around the object 213 to every predetermined angle. Although FIG. 3 shows that the rotator 250 rotates around the object 213 to positions in increments of 30 degrees, in reality the rotator 250 rotates around the object 213 every minute of the angle.

当旋转体250绕对象213旋转到每一分角度时,分别通过安装在旋转体250中的X射线管210和X射线检测器240获得对象213的透射信息,并且,通过图像相机230也同时获得了对象213的表面颜色信息。When the rotator 250 rotates around the object 213 to every sub-angle, the transmission information of the object 213 is obtained respectively through the X-ray tube 210 and the X-ray detector 240 installed in the rotator 250, and the transmission information of the object 213 is also obtained simultaneously by the image camera 230 The surface color information of the object 213 is obtained.

此时,在旋转体250绕对象213旋转时获得的X射线透射信息的量和类型根据安装在旋转体250中的X射线检测器240的类型而改变。At this time, the amount and type of X-ray transmission information obtained while the rotating body 250 rotates around the object 213 varies according to the type of the X-ray detector 240 installed in the rotating body 250 .

当旋转体250绕对象213旋转360度(1周)并且在每一度获取X射线透射信息和图像信息时,由该类型的X射线检测器240检测的数据的量和类型为如下所述。When the rotating body 250 rotates 360 degrees (1 turn) around the subject 213 and acquires X-ray transmission information and image information at each degree, the amount and type of data detected by this type of X-ray detector 240 are as follows.

由于如图4a中所示的单排X射线检测器240具有N个检测单元,因此检测单元的数目N*360个检测数据被收集,以及由于在如图4b中所示的多排X射线检测器240的情况下,存在四排具有N个单元的阵列,因此,4*N*360个检测数据被收集。而且,在如图4c中所示的平面类型的X射线检测器240的情况下,由于阵列是具有M*N检测单元的平面,所以M*N*360个检测数据被收集。Since the single-row X-ray detector 240 as shown in Figure 4a has N detection units, the number of detection units N*360 detection data is collected, and due to the multi-row X-ray detection as shown in Figure 4b In the case of the detector 240, there are four rows of arrays with N cells, therefore, 4*N*360 detection data are collected. Also, in the case of a planar type X-ray detector 240 as shown in FIG. 4c, since the array is a planar having M*N detection units, M*N*360 detection data are collected.

这样,在单排X射线检测器240和多排X射线检测器240中,为了获得关于对象213的体积的断层摄影图像,执行螺旋类型的扫描方法,即:对象213沿垂直于旋转体250的旋转平面的方向移动,且旋转体250旋转,以便获得X射线透射信息。然而,在平面类型的X射线检测器240中,当平面类型的X射线检测器240大到足以包容对象213的体积时,关于对象213的X射线透射信息可以仅仅通过一周旋转就被充分地获得。Thus, in the single-row X-ray detector 240 and the multi-row X-ray detector 240, in order to obtain a tomographic image about the volume of the object 213, a helical type scanning method is performed, that is, the object 213 moves along the The direction of the rotation plane is moved, and the rotation body 250 is rotated so as to obtain X-ray transmission information. However, in the planar type X-ray detector 240, when the planar type X-ray detector 240 is large enough to contain the volume of the subject 213, the X-ray transmission information on the subject 213 can be sufficiently obtained only by one rotation .

在根据X射线检测器240的类型收集了关于对象213的X射线透射信息之后,通过诸如滤波反投影之类的图像重构算法,单排X射线检测器240和多排X射线检测器240可以获得对象213的期望的断层摄影图像,以及通过诸如Feldkamp算法之类的图像重构算法,平面类型的X射线检测器240可以获得期望的断层摄影图像。After collecting the X-ray transmission information about the object 213 according to the type of X-ray detector 240, through an image reconstruction algorithm such as filtered back projection, the single-row X-ray detector 240 and the multi-row X-ray detector 240 can A desired tomographic image of the object 213 is obtained, and through an image reconstruction algorithm such as the Feldkamp algorithm, the planar type X-ray detector 240 can obtain the desired tomographic image.

通过将三维处理技术应用到根据上述方法获得的预定数目的重构的断层摄影图像组,可以获得重构的三维表面图像。在获得X射线透射信息的过程期间,通过使用由图像相机230获得的各个角度的图像信息,利用上述处理获得的三维表面图像可以表现和对象213的实际表面颜色一样的颜色信息。而且,通过应用立体图像处理技术或表面重构算法,在各个角度获得的对象213的图像信息可以被重构到三维图像中。A reconstructed three-dimensional surface image can be obtained by applying a three-dimensional processing technique to a predetermined number of reconstructed tomographic image sets obtained according to the method described above. During the process of obtaining X-ray transmission information, by using image information of various angles obtained by the image camera 230 , the three-dimensional surface image obtained by the above-described processing may express color information as the actual surface color of the object 213 . Also, image information of the object 213 obtained at various angles may be reconstructed into a three-dimensional image by applying a stereoscopic image processing technique or a surface reconstruction algorithm.

实际上,如上所述的能够获得断层摄影图像和固体表面图像的X射线计算断层摄影装置200可以应用到C臂型诊断装置、牙科中使用的牙科计算断层摄影装置、以及对象213旋转计算断层摄影装置。Actually, the X-ray computed tomography apparatus 200 capable of obtaining tomographic images and solid surface images as described above can be applied to a C-arm type diagnostic apparatus, a dental computed tomography apparatus used in dentistry, and object 213 rotation computed tomography device.

图5是说明作为X射线计算断层摄影装置200的一个示例的、安装了图像相机230的C臂型诊断装置的一个示例图。FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a C-arm type diagnostic apparatus mounted with an image camera 230 as an example of the X-ray computed tomography apparatus 200 .

如图5中所示,C臂型诊断装置包括:X射线管210,用于将X射线辐射到对象213;X射线检测器240,用于检测透射穿过对象213的X射线;图像相机230,用于捕获对象213的表面颜色信息;C型臂250,用作旋转体250;旋转控制器(未示出),用于旋转C型臂250;以及其余设备290(包括X射线控制器,图像获取和控制单元,等等)。As shown in FIG. 5 , the C-arm type diagnostic apparatus includes: an X-ray tube 210 for radiating X-rays to an object 213; an X-ray detector 240 for detecting X-rays transmitted through the object 213; an image camera 230 , used to capture the surface color information of the object 213; the C-arm 250, used as a rotating body 250; the rotation controller (not shown), used to rotate the C-arm 250; and the rest of the equipment 290 (including the X-ray controller, image acquisition and control unit, etc.).

在C臂型诊断装置中,图像相机230优选安装在图像相机230不暴露在从X射线管210辐射的X射线中的预定的位置。这样,图像相机230安装在X射线管210的右侧或左侧、或C型臂250的预定位置,以防止图像相机230被X射线照射。In the C-arm type diagnostic apparatus, the image camera 230 is preferably installed at a predetermined position where the image camera 230 is not exposed to X-rays irradiated from the X-ray tube 210 . In this way, the image camera 230 is installed on the right side or left side of the X-ray tube 210 or a predetermined position of the C-arm 250 to prevent the image camera 230 from being irradiated by X-rays.

而且,图像相机230优选安装成对准由X射线管210和X射线检测器240形成的圆的中心。通过将图像相机230安装到C臂型诊断装置,可以同时获得对象213的断层摄影图像和表面颜色信息。Also, the image camera 230 is preferably installed to be aligned with the center of the circle formed by the X-ray tube 210 and the X-ray detector 240 . By mounting the image camera 230 to the C-arm type diagnostic apparatus, tomographic images and surface color information of the object 213 can be simultaneously obtained.

图6是说明作为X射线计算断层摄影装置200的一个示例的、仅仅用于牙科的、安装了图像相机的X射线计算断层摄影装置的一个示例图。FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an X-ray computed tomography apparatus mounted with an image camera for use only in dentistry as an example of the X-ray computed tomography apparatus 200 .

如图6中所示,牙科X射线计算断层摄影装置包括:X射线管210,用于将X射线辐射到对象213;X射线检测器240,用于检测透射穿过对象213的X射线;图像相机230,用于捕获对象213的表面颜色信息;C型臂250,用作旋转体250;旋转控制器(未示出),用于旋转C型臂250;以及其余设备290(包括X射线控制器,图像获取和控制单元,等等)。As shown in FIG. 6, the dental X-ray computed tomography apparatus includes: an X-ray tube 210 for radiating X-rays to an object 213; an X-ray detector 240 for detecting X-rays transmitted through the object 213; The camera 230 is used to capture the surface color information of the object 213; the C-arm 250 is used as the rotating body 250; the rotation controller (not shown) is used to rotate the C-arm 250; and the remaining equipment 290 (including the X-ray control device, image acquisition and control unit, etc.).

牙科X射线计算断层摄影装置的图像相机230优选安装在图像相机230不暴露在从X射线管210辐射的X射线中的预定位置。这样,图像相机230安装在X射线管210的右侧或左侧、或C型臂250的预定位置,以防止图像相机230被X射线照射。The image camera 230 of the dental X-ray computed tomography apparatus is preferably installed at a predetermined position where the image camera 230 is not exposed to X-rays radiated from the X-ray tube 210 . In this way, the image camera 230 is installed on the right side or left side of the X-ray tube 210 or a predetermined position of the C-arm 250 to prevent the image camera 230 from being irradiated by X-rays.

而且,图像相机230优选安装成对准由X射线管210和X射线检测器240形成的圆的中心。通过将图像相机230安装到牙科X射线计算断层摄影装置,可以同时获得对象213的断层摄影图像和表面颜色信息。Also, the image camera 230 is preferably installed to be aligned with the center of the circle formed by the X-ray tube 210 and the X-ray detector 240 . By installing the image camera 230 to the dental X-ray computed tomography apparatus, tomographic images and surface color information of the object 213 can be simultaneously obtained.

图7是说明作为X射线计算断层摄影装置200的一个示例的、安装了图像相机230的、对象旋转类型的计算断层摄影装置的一个示例图。FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an object rotation type computed tomography apparatus in which an image camera 230 is mounted as an example of the X-ray computed tomography apparatus 200 .

如图7中所示,对象213-旋转类型的X射线计算断层摄影装置包括:X射线管210,用于将X射线辐射到对象213;X射线检测器240(平面类型的X射线检测器240),用于检测透射穿过对象213的X射线;图像相机230,用于捕获对象213的表面颜色信息;旋转盘250,用作旋转体250;旋转控制器(未示出),用于旋转旋转盘250;以及其余设备290(包括X射线控制器,图像获取和控制单元,等等)。As shown in FIG. 7, the object 213-rotation type X-ray computed tomography apparatus includes: an X-ray tube 210 for radiating X-rays to the object 213; an X-ray detector 240 (a planar type X-ray detector 240 ), used to detect X-rays transmitted through the object 213; image camera 230, used to capture surface color information of the object 213; rotating disc 250, used as a rotating body 250; a rotation controller (not shown), used to rotate rotating disk 250; and remaining equipment 290 (including X-ray controller, image acquisition and control unit, etc.).

对象213旋转类型的X射线计算断层摄影装置的图像相机230优选安装在图像相机230不暴露在从X射线管210辐射的X射线中的预定位置。这样,图像相机230安装在X射线管210的侧面、或X射线投射不到的预定位置。The image camera 230 of the object 213 rotation type X-ray computed tomography apparatus is preferably installed at a predetermined position where the image camera 230 is not exposed to X-rays irradiated from the X-ray tube 210 . In this way, the image camera 230 is installed on the side of the X-ray tube 210, or a predetermined position where X-rays are not projected.

而且,图像相机230优选安装成使得图像相机的镜头的中心对准旋转盘的旋转中心。如上所述,通过将图像相机230安装到牙科X射线计算断层摄影装置,可以同时获得对象213的断层摄影图像和表面颜色信息。Also, the image camera 230 is preferably installed such that the center of the lens of the image camera is aligned with the rotation center of the rotating disk. As described above, by mounting the image camera 230 to the dental X-ray computed tomography apparatus, tomographic images and surface color information of the object 213 can be simultaneously obtained.

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如上所述,本发明的X射线计算断层摄影装置可以被应用到诸如牙科、整形外科(用于面部畸形的诊断)、在口腔和上颌面手术中的术前和术后的虚拟手术模拟和诊断模拟之类的医疗成像系统领域中,也可用于诸如机器和交通工具的组件的内部和外部的同时检查、逆向工程、以及对象的内部和外部的同时检查之类的非破坏性测试。As described above, the X-ray computed tomography apparatus of the present invention can be applied to virtual surgery simulation and In the field of medical imaging systems such as diagnostic simulation, it can also be used for non-destructive testing such as simultaneous internal and external inspection of components of machines and vehicles, reverse engineering, and simultaneous internal and external inspection of objects.

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1.一种能够同时获得断层摄影图像和固体表面图像的X射线计算断层摄影装置,包括:1. An X-ray computed tomography device capable of obtaining tomographic images and solid surface images simultaneously, comprising: X射线管,用于根据X射线控制器的控制将X射线辐射到对象上;an X-ray tube for radiating X-rays onto an object under the control of an X-ray controller; 准直器,用于根据准直控制器的控制来调整从所述X射线管辐射的X射线的准直;a collimator for adjusting the collimation of the X-rays radiated from the X-ray tube according to the control of the collimation controller; X射线检测器,用于检测辐射穿过所述经调整的准直器并透射穿过所述对象的X射线;an X-ray detector for detecting X-rays radiated through the adjusted collimator and transmitted through the object; 数据收集器,用于将根据由所述X射线检测器检测的X射线量而产生的电压信号转换为数字信号并传送;a data collector for converting a voltage signal generated according to the amount of X-rays detected by the X-ray detector into a digital signal and transmitting; 图像相机,面对所述对象安装,以获得所述对象的表面颜色信息;an image camera installed facing the object to obtain surface color information of the object; 图像获取和控制单元,用于控制所述图像相机、存储和传送所获得的表面颜色信息;以及an image acquisition and control unit for controlling the image camera, storing and transmitting the obtained surface color information; and 旋转体,通过旋转控制器的控制而旋转,上述的组件被安装在该旋转体中。The rotating body rotates under the control of the rotating controller, and the above-mentioned components are installed in the rotating body. 2.如权利要求1所述的X射线计算断层摄影装置,其中,通过所述图像获取和控制单元的控制来调整所述图像相机的聚焦和角度。2. The X-ray computed tomography apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the focus and angle of the image camera are adjusted through the control of the image acquisition and control unit. 3.如权利要求2所述的X射线计算断层摄影装置,其中,所述图像相机包括电荷耦合器件或互补金属氧化物半导体场效应晶体管。3. The X-ray computed tomography apparatus of claim 2, wherein the image camera comprises a charge coupled device or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor. 4.如权利要求3所述的X射线计算断层摄影装置,其中,所述图像相机安装在所述旋转体的预定位置,如所述X射线管辐射的X射线不投射的位置。4. The X-ray computed tomography apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the image camera is installed at a predetermined position of the rotating body, such as a position where X-rays irradiated by the X-ray tube are not projected. 5.如权利要求4所述的X射线计算断层摄影装置,其中,所述图像相机的中心对准所述旋转体的旋转中心。5. The X-ray computed tomography apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the center of the image camera is aligned with the rotation center of the rotating body. 6.如权利要求1所述的X射线计算断层摄影装置,其中,当所述X射线计算断层摄影装置是C臂诊断装置时,所述图像相机被安装在所述C臂型诊断装置的右侧和左侧、或C臂的预定位置处。6. The X-ray computed tomography apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the X-ray computed tomography apparatus is a C-arm diagnostic apparatus, the image camera is mounted on the right side of the C-arm type diagnostic apparatus. side and left side, or at the predetermined position of the C-arm. 7.如权利要求1所述的X射线计算断层摄影装置,其中,当所述X射线计算断层摄影装置是牙科计算断层摄影装置时,所述图像相机被安装在所述牙科计算断层摄影装置的X射线管的右侧和左侧、或C臂的预定位置处。7. The X-ray computed tomography apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, when the X-ray computed tomography apparatus is a dental computed tomography apparatus, the image camera is mounted on the dental computed tomography apparatus The right and left sides of the X-ray tube, or the predetermined position of the C-arm.
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