Title of Invention	DIGITAL RADIOLOGY SYSTEM
Abstract	A DIGITAL radiology system, comprising: (a) a x-ray source for directing x-rays through the body to be imaged; (b) a screen positioned to receive x-rays exiting from the body for producing a light image in response to the exiting x-rays; (c) a CCD sensor to receive the light from the screen ; (d) a stand for supporting the said CCD sensor and the screen; (e) a means for converting the analog information from the ccd sensor to digital information; (Pixel view TV pro xp card) (f) means for storing the digital information as a representation of the light image in response to the digital information; (g) means for editing the said image whenever required with regard to intensity and brightness (h) means for retrieving a particular image from a plurality of images stored, (i) means for converting the images so that they can be easily transmittable over communication links.

Title of Invention

DIGITAL RADIOLOGY SYSTEM

Abstract

A DIGITAL radiology system, comprising: (a) a x-ray source for directing x-rays through the body to be imaged; (b) a screen positioned to receive x-rays exiting from the body for producing a light image in response to the exiting x-rays; (c) a CCD sensor to receive the light from the screen ; (d) a stand for supporting the said CCD sensor and the screen; (e) a means for converting the analog information from the ccd sensor to digital information; (Pixel view TV pro xp card) (f) means for storing the digital information as a representation of the light image in response to the digital information; (g) means for editing the said image whenever required with regard to intensity and brightness (h) means for retrieving a particular image from a plurality of images stored, (i) means for converting the images so that they can be easily transmittable over communication links.

Full Text	FORM-2 THE PATENTS ACT, 1970 COMPIETI SPECIFICATION (SECTION-10) DIGITAL RADIOLOGY SYSTEM KHAN JUNED AHMED SHER MOHAMMAD KHAN S.M. KHAN HOSPITAL, MAMA CHOWK, JALNA. 431203, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA. Indian The following specification particularly describes the nature of this invention and the manner in which it is to be performed :- ORIGINAL 498/MUM/2005 GRANTED 20-12-2005 20 DES 2005 TECHNICAL FIELD: This invention relates to medical radiology, particularly to digital radiology and more particularly to a cost effective digital radiology system. BACKGROUND ART: Till few years back, conventional radiolography systems were the only means of taking radiological images of patients. However it has ifs own limitations such as: a) Films are required for taking images. b) Film processing takes some time. c) Constant expenditure on films and chemicals required. With the recent development of digital radiography the above mentioned limitations are eliminated. Digital radiography is practised with the following three approaches. a) Digitizing images from a phosphor screen using a video camera, which is optically coupled to an x-ray image intensifier. b)Stimlabie phosphor system: these systems cannot produce instant image and require cassette to be carried to a laser scanner for read out. c) Flat panel detector coated with x - ray photo-conductor such as Se(silicon). With their prohibitive cost, these systems are out of reach of many hospital and radiologists. OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION : The objective of the present invention Is to obviate the above - mentioned drawbacks in the conventional as well as recently developed digital radiology system. Another objective of the invention is to provide a low cost digital radiology system, which provides easy capture and storage of images, editing of images, easy retrieval of images. Yet another objective of the invention is to provide teleradiology. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to this invention there is a A DIGITAL ontology system, comprising: (a) a x-ray source for directing x-rays through the body to be imaged; (b) a screerifepositioned to receive x -rays exiting from the body for producing a light image in response to the exiting x-rays; (c) a CCD sensor to receive the tight from the screen ; (d) a stand for supporting the said CCD sensor and the screen; (e) a means for converting the analog information from theccd sensor to digital information; (Pixel view TV pro xp card) (f) means for storing the digital information as a representation of the light image in response to the digital Information; (HDD + proprietary software) (g) means for editing the said image whenever required with regard to intensity and brightness; (proprietary software) (h) means for retrieving a particular image from a plurality of images stored; (i) means for converting the images so that they can be easily transmittable over communication links. The screen and the CCD sensor used here are of a monochrome CCD camera. The cod camera preferably is monochrome CCO camera is a WAT 902 B 1/2IL CCD camera. A Pixel view TV pro xp card can be used as a means for converting the analog information from the ccd sensor to digital information. Digital information as a representation of the light image in response to the digital information is stored in the HDD of the computer or any other suitable medium with the help of a proprietary software. proprietary software is downloaded for editing the said images with regard to intensity and brightness. The said images can be easily retrieved too. Another Proprietary software downloaded in the computer, which converts the images so that they can be easily transmittable over a communication link for tele radiology. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PRAWINOS; This invention can be better understood with the help of the following non limiting drawing, where in Fig. 1-shows the schematic view of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT: As shown in fig.1, the digital radiology system (1) comprises of a Camera (2), a pc (3) and the Pixel view TVproxp card(4).The image captured on the phosphor screen transferred to PC by the Pixel view TV pro xp card. Dedicated software is used for getting the images in the pc. By this software the image is captured and stored and retrieved. Another software is used for editing purpose. The image quality can be enhansed with this software too.Wtth this negative image, sharp image, brightness adjustment, contrast adjustment gamma correction etc. can be achieved. Another software is used for converting these images to dicom format and which can be used in teleradioloy. While the invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand it that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications maybe made to adopt the particular situation without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore , it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated or carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all the embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. claim: 1. A DIGITAL radiology system, comprising: (a) a x-ray source for directing x-rays through the body to be imaged; (b) a screen positioned to receive x-rays exiting from the body for producing a light image in response to the exiting x-rays; (c) a CCD sensor to receive the light from the screen ; (d) a stand for supporting the said CCD sensor and the screen; (e) a means for converting the analog information from the ccd sensor to digital information; (Pixel view TV pro xp card) (f) means for storing the digital information as a representation of the light image in response to the digital information; (g) means for editing the said image whenever required with regard to intensity and brightness (h) means for retrieving a particular image from a plurality of images stored, (i) means for converting the images so that they can be easily transmittable over communication links. 2. A DIGITAL radiology system as claimed in claim 1, where in the. the screen and CCD sensor are of a monochrome CCD camera. 3. A DIGITAL radiology system as claimed in claim 2 ,wherein the. monochrome CCD camera is a WAT902 B 1/2IL CCD camera. 4. A DIGITAL radiology system as claimed in claim 1 ,where in the means for converting the analog information from the ccd sensor to digital information is a Pixel view TV pro xp card. 5. A DIGITAL radiology system as described substantially herein with reference to the accompanying drawing. Dated this 21st day of April 2005 (KHAN JUNED AHMED SHER MOHAMMAD KHAN)

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FORM-2 THE PATENTS ACT, 1970 COMPIETI SPECIFICATION
(SECTION-10)
DIGITAL RADIOLOGY SYSTEM KHAN JUNED AHMED SHER MOHAMMAD KHAN
S.M. KHAN HOSPITAL, MAMA CHOWK, JALNA. 431203, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA.
Indian
The following specification particularly describes the nature of this invention and the manner in which it is to be performed :-

ORIGINAL
498/MUM/2005
GRANTED
20-12-2005

20 DES 2005

TECHNICAL FIELD:
This invention relates to medical radiology, particularly to digital radiology and more particularly to a cost effective digital radiology system.
BACKGROUND ART:
Till few years back, conventional radiolography systems were the only means of taking radiological images of patients. However it has ifs own limitations such as:
a) Films are required for taking images.
b) Film processing takes some time.
c) Constant expenditure on films and chemicals required.
With the recent development of digital radiography the above mentioned
limitations are eliminated.
Digital radiography is practised with the following three approaches.
a) Digitizing images from a phosphor screen using a video camera, which is
optically coupled to an x-ray image intensifier.
b)Stimlabie phosphor system: these systems cannot produce instant image
and require cassette to be carried to a laser scanner for read out.
c) Flat panel detector coated with x - ray photo-conductor such as Se(silicon).
With their prohibitive cost, these systems are out of reach of many hospital
and radiologists.

OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION :
The objective of the present invention Is to obviate the above - mentioned drawbacks in the conventional as well as recently developed digital radiology system.
Another objective of the invention is to provide a low cost digital radiology system, which provides easy capture and storage of images, editing of images, easy retrieval of images.
Yet another objective of the invention is to provide teleradiology. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to this invention there is a A DIGITAL ontology system, comprising:

(a) a x-ray source for directing x-rays through the body to be imaged;
(b) a screerifepositioned to receive x -rays exiting from the body for producing a light image in response to the exiting x-rays;
(c) a CCD sensor to receive the tight from the screen ;
(d) a stand for supporting the said CCD sensor and the screen;
(e) a means for converting the analog information from theccd sensor to digital information; (Pixel view TV pro xp card)
(f) means for storing the digital information as a representation of the light image in response to the digital Information; (HDD + proprietary software)
(g) means for editing the said image whenever required with regard to intensity and brightness; (proprietary software)
(h) means for retrieving a particular image from a plurality of images stored;

(i) means for converting the images so that they can be easily transmittable over communication links.
The screen and the CCD sensor used here are of a monochrome CCD camera.
The cod camera preferably is monochrome CCO camera is a WAT 902 B 1/2IL CCD camera.
A Pixel view TV pro xp card can be used as a means for converting the analog information from the ccd sensor to digital information.
Digital information as a representation of the light image in response to the digital information is stored in the HDD of the computer or any other suitable medium with the help of a proprietary software.
proprietary software is downloaded for editing the said images with regard to intensity and brightness.
The said images can be easily retrieved too.
Another Proprietary software downloaded in the computer, which converts the images so that they can be easily transmittable over a communication link for tele radiology.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PRAWINOS;
This invention can be better understood with the help of the following non
limiting drawing, where in
Fig. 1-shows the schematic view of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT:
As shown in fig.1, the digital radiology system (1) comprises of a Camera (2), a pc (3) and the Pixel view TVproxp card(4).The image captured on the phosphor screen transferred to PC by the Pixel view TV pro xp card.

Dedicated software is used for getting the images in the pc. By this software the image is captured and stored and retrieved. Another software is used for editing purpose. The image quality can be enhansed with this software too.Wtth this negative image, sharp image, brightness adjustment, contrast adjustment gamma correction etc. can be achieved. Another software is used for converting these images to dicom format and which can be used in teleradioloy.
While the invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand it that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications maybe made to adopt the particular situation without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore , it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated or carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all the embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

claim:
1. A DIGITAL radiology system, comprising:
(a) a x-ray source for directing x-rays through the body to be imaged;
(b) a screen positioned to receive x-rays exiting from the body for producing a light image in response to the exiting x-rays;
(c) a CCD sensor to receive the light from the screen ;
(d) a stand for supporting the said CCD sensor and the screen;
(e) a means for converting the analog information from the ccd sensor to digital information; (Pixel view TV pro xp card)
(f) means for storing the digital information as a representation of the light image in response to the digital information;
(g) means for editing the said image whenever required with regard to intensity and brightness
(h) means for retrieving a particular image from a plurality of images stored,
(i) means for converting the images so that they can be easily transmittable over communication links.
2. A DIGITAL radiology system as claimed in claim 1, where in the. the screen and CCD sensor are of a monochrome CCD camera.
3. A DIGITAL radiology system as claimed in claim 2 ,wherein the. monochrome CCD camera is a WAT902 B 1/2IL CCD camera.
4. A DIGITAL radiology system as claimed in claim 1 ,where in the means for converting the analog information from the ccd sensor to digital information is a Pixel view TV pro xp card.
5. A DIGITAL radiology system as described substantially herein with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 21st day of April 2005
(KHAN JUNED AHMED SHER MOHAMMAD KHAN)

Documents:

498-mum-2005-cancelled pages (20-12-2005).pdf

498-mum-2005-claim(granted)-(20-12-2005).doc

498-mum-2005-claims(granted)-(20-12-2005).pdf

498-mum-2005-correspondence (20-12-2005).pdf

498-mum-2005-correspondence(ipo)-(16-04-2007).pdf

498-mum-2005-drawing(20-12-2005).pdf

498-mum-2005-form 1(21-04-2005).pdf

498-mum-2005-form 18(04-10-2005).pdf

498-mum-2005-form 2(granted)-(20-12-2005).doc

498-mum-2005-form 2(granted)-(20-12-2005).pdf

498-mum-2005-form 3(21-04-2005).pdf

498-mum-2005-form 5(21-04-2005).pdf

498-mum-2005-form 9(21-04-2005).pdf

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Patent Number

208423

Indian Patent Application Number

498/MUM/2005

PG Journal Number

42/2008

Publication Date

17-Oct-2008

Grant Date

26-Jul-2007

Date of Filing

20-Apr-2005

Name of Patentee

JUNED KHAN

Applicant Address

MAMA CHOWK, JALNA 431203

Inventors:

#	Inventor's Name	Inventor's Address
1	JUNED KHAN	MAMA CHOWK, JALNA 431203

PCT International Classification Number

A61B6/00,G01T1/24

PCT International Application Number

N/A

PCT International Filing date

PCT Conventions:

#	PCT Application Number	Date of Convention	Priority Country
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