Systems and methods for controlling imaging device

Abstract

The present disclosure is related to systems and methods for controlling an imaging device. The system may include an imaging device, a voice processing device, and a terminal. The imaging device may be configured to image a subject. The voice processing device may be configured to receive a first voice signal from or transmit a second voice signal to the subject when the subject is positioned within the imaging device. The terminal may be configured to receive a third voice signal from or transmit a fourth voice signal to a user.

1 - 23 . (canceled) 
     
     
         24 . A system, comprising:
 an imaging device including an X-ray source and a detector, wherein the X-ray source includes a high voltage generator and a tube;   a terminal, in communication with the high voltage generator and the tube, configured to transmit a control signal; and   an exposure synchronization module configured to synchronize the high voltage generator and the detector based on the control signal,   wherein the imaging device is configured to generate image data by imaging a subject based on the control signal and synchronization between the high voltage generator and the detector.   
     
     
         25 . The system of  claim 24 , further comprising:
 a first transceiver, wherein the first transceiver is configured to transmit the control signal and receive information from at least one of the high voltage generator or the tube;   a second transceiver, wherein the second transceiver is configured to transmit second information of the high voltage generator, and receive third information from at least one of the terminal or the tube; and   a third transceiver, wherein the third transceiver is configured to transmit fourth information of the detector, and receive fifth information from at least one of the terminal or the high voltage generator.   
     
     
         26 . The system of  claim 24 , wherein the terminal is configured to obtain, process, and transmit the image data. 
     
     
         27 . The system of  claim 24 , wherein the terminal is configured to obtain a status of the detector or a status of the high voltage generator. 
     
     
         28 . The system of  claim 27 , wherein the status of the detector includes at least one of a connection status, a readiness status, power information, temperature information, or an error information. 
     
     
         29 . The system of  claim 24 , further comprising:
 a voice processing device configured to receive a first voice signal from or transmit a second voice signal to the subject when the subject is positioned within the imaging device, wherein   the terminal is configured to receive a third voice signal from or transmit a fourth voice signal to a user.   
     
     
         30 . The system of  claim 29 , further comprising:
 an image capture device configured to capture an image representing a status of the subject when the subject is positioned within the imaging device.   
     
     
         31 . (canceled) 
     
     
         32 . The system of  claim 29 , further comprising:
 a storage device, in communication with the terminal, configured to store sixth information including or relating to at least one of the first voice signal, the second voice signal, the third voice signal, the fourth voice signal, or a recorded voice signal, wherein   the terminal is configured to transmit at least a portion of the information stored in the storage device to at least one of the subject or the user.   
     
     
         33 . The system of  claim 29 , wherein the voice processing device includes at least one of a speaker, a microphone, or an integrated device including the speaker and the microphone. 
     
     
         34 . The system of  claim 29 , wherein the voice processing device is mounted on the imaging device. 
     
     
         35 . The system of  claim 29 , wherein the terminal includes a second voice processing device. 
     
     
         36 . (canceled) 
     
     
         37 . The system of  claim 24 , wherein the terminal is configured to receive an instruction provided by a user for controlling the imaging of the subject by the imaging device. 
     
     
         38 . The system of  claim 24 , wherein the terminal includes an exposure control unit, the exposure control unit being configured to adjust an exposure parameter and transmit a command for adjusting the exposure parameter to the imaging device. 
     
     
         39 . The system of  claim 24 , wherein the terminal includes a movement control unit, the movement control unit being configured to transmit to the imaging device a second command for controlling a movement of at least one component of the imaging device. 
     
     
         40 . The system of  claim 24 , wherein the terminal is removably attached to the imaging device. 
     
     
         41 . The system of  claim 24 , wherein the terminal is a portable tablet. 
     
     
         42 . The system of  claim 24 , wherein the imaging device is an X-ray imaging device, a mobile digital radiography (DR), or a C-arm device. 
     
     
         43 - 45 . (canceled) 
     
     
         46 . The system of  claim 24 , further comprising:
 a picture archiving and communication system (PACS), wherein:   at least one of the imaging device, or the terminal is further configured to communicate with the PACS.   
     
     
         47 . A terminal, comprising:
 a storage device configured to store at least one imaging protocol;   an interface configured to generate a control signal based on a selected imaging protocol from the at least one imaging protocol; and   a transceiver, the transceiver being configured to:
 transmit the control signal to an imaging device; and 
 obtain image data associated with a subject, wherein the interface configured to display the image data. 
   
     
     
         48 - 49 . (canceled) 
     
     
         50 . A method implemented on a computing device having one or more processors and one or more storage devices, the method comprising:
 transmitting, by a terminal, a control signal to an imaging device, wherein the imaging device includes an X-ray source and a detector, the X-ray source includes a high voltage generator and a tube;   performing, by an exposure synchronization module, a synchronization operation on the high voltage generator and the detector based on the control signal; and   generating, by the imaging device, image data based on the control signal and synchronization between the high voltage generator and the detector.   
     
     
         51 - 53 . (canceled)