Adaptive Multi-Detector X-Ray Imaging System for Interventional Radiology

A next-generation x-ray imaging system featuring dynamically reconfigurable detectors, modular architecture, and hierarchical detector structures to optimize imaging performance for various interventional radiology procedures.

Interventional radiology procedures require high-quality x-ray imaging to guide minimally invasive interventions. Current systems, like the one described in the original patent, have limitations in adapting to changing imaging requirements during procedures. This inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adaptive and modular detector designs that can be optimized for specific procedures.

The proposed system comprises a hybrid detector array with dynamically reconfigurable energy-integrating and photon-counting sensors. This allows the system to adapt to changing imaging requirements during an interventional radiology procedure. The modular detector architecture enables interchangeable detector modules, each comprising either an energy-integrating or photon-counting detector. A control system dynamically reconfigures the detector modules to optimize imaging performance for a specific procedure. Additionally, a hierarchical detector structure enables selective activation and deactivation of hierarchical levels to further optimize imaging performance. The system can also fuse images from different detectors to produce a composite image with enhanced low-contrast detectability and spatial resolution.

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in x-ray imaging systems by enabling dynamic reconfiguration, modularity, and hierarchical detector structures. These features allow for unprecedented adaptability and optimization of imaging performance, making the original inventive concept obsolete.

Alternative embodiments may include different detector module designs, varying hierarchical structures, or incorporation of artificial intelligence for automated detector optimization. Variations may also include application of this technology to other medical imaging modalities or industrial inspection.

This inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical imaging industry, particularly in interventional radiology suites. The adaptive and modular design enables cost-effective upgrades and customization for various procedures, increasing the market appeal and potential for widespread adoption.