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Magnetic resonance imaging system
Assignee: Toshiba Corp
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Filing: 1987-10-30
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Granted: 1988-09-20
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Expires: 2007-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic resonance imaging system visualizes a tomographic image including a portion of interest by two-dimensional Fourier transformation of magnetic resonance data in readout and phase encoding directions. The system has an input section for inputting the central position of the portion of interest, and an image processing section for shifting data obtained by the Fourier transformation, so that the central position of the portion of interest is located at substantially the center of an image area, and transferring data at an end portion which falls outside the image area upon shifting into an opposite image area.
Inventors
- 👤 Takao Kasugai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:47
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R33/00; G01R33/20; G01R33/44; G01R33/48; G01R33/483; G01R33/4833; G06; G06T; G06T7/00; G06T7/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A magnetic resonance imaging system for causing a magnetic resonance phenomenon in a selected portion of an object under examination, acquiring magnetic resonance data induced by the magnetic resonance phenomenon, and performing two-dimensional Fourier transformation in readout and phase encoding directions, with respect to the acquired data, to visualize a tomographic image including a portion of interest, comprising: input means for inputting a central position of the portion of interest; and image processing means for shifting data obtained after the Fourier transformation in at least one of the readout and phase encoding directions, so that the central position of the portion of interest is located at substantially the center of an image area, and transferring data at a shift end side which falls outside the image area upon shifting into an opposite image area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A magnetic resonance imaging system for causing a magnetic resonance phenomenon in a selected portion of an object under examination, acquiring magnetic resonance data induced by the magnetic resonance phenomenon, and performing two-dimensional Fourier transformation in readout and phase encoding directions, with respect to the acquired data, to visualize a tomographic image including a portion of interest, comprising: input means for inputting a central position of the portion of interest; and image processing means for shifting data obtained after the Fourier transformation in at least one of the readout and phase encoding directions, so that the central position of the portion of interest is located at substantially the center of an image area, and transferring data at a shift end side which falls outside the image area upon shifting into an opposite image area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A system according to claim 1, wherein said image processing means comprises means for shifting and transferring the data in the readout and phase encoding directions each time Fourier transformation in each of the readout and phase encoding directions is completed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A system according to claim 1, wherein said image processing means comprises means for shifting and transferring the data in the readout and phase encoding directions after Fourier transformation in both the readout and phase encoding directions is completed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A system according to claim 1, wherein said input means includes means for displaying an object image for positioning on a display device and superimposing a positioning marker on the displayed image, so that said marker is moved to input a desired central position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A system according to claim 1, wherein said input means includes projection means for projecting a light beam onto the object, and means for inputting a beam position of said projection means as an electrical signal.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-09-20 | 1992-03-21 | 1992-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-09-20 | 1996-03-21 | 1996-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-09-20 | 2000-03-21 | 2000-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |