X-ray CT scanner and storage medium
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602021024545
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-02-14
- Filing Date
- 2021-02-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-08
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-02-12
AI Technical Summary
X-ray CT apparatuses face challenges in managing the temperature of photon counting detectors to prevent overheating, which affects detector performance during scans, particularly due to heat generation from Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and ambient temperature variations.
The X-ray CT apparatus includes an estimating unit that calculates the heat generation amount and temperature change of the photon counting detector based on initial temperature information and count rates, and a judging unit that compares the post-change temperature with a threshold, determining whether a scan can be performed or requiring a waiting period to ensure the detector does not exceed its operational temperature.
This solution allows for efficient scanning by preventing overheating of the photon counting detector, ensuring optimal performance and extending its operational lifespan by accurately managing temperature changes and ambient conditions.