Satoshi Arakawa

Bio: Satoshi Arakawa is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Image conversion. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 2 publications receiving 351 citations.

Radiation image conversion panel

Abstract: A radiation image conversion panel comprising a support and at least one phosphor layer comprising a binder and a phosphor dispersed therein Examples of the conversion panel include a radiographic intensifying screen and a radiation image storage panel The sharpness of image provided by the conversion panel and the adhesion between the phosphor layer and the support are both remarkably improved by providing onto the surface of the support a great number of pits having a mean depth of at least 1 µm, a maximum depth of more than 1 to 100 µm, and a mean diameter at the opening of at least 1 µm

Radiation image converting material

Abstract: A radiation image converting material comprising a support, a light-reflecting layer which comprises a binder and a light-reflecting material dispersed therein, and a phosphor layer which comprises a binder and a phosphor dispersed therein, superposed in this order, which is characterized in that said light-reflecting layer contains polymer particles of hollow structure as the light-reflecting material. A radiographic intensifying screen containing a phosphor which gives spontaneous emission and a radiation image storage panel containing a stimulable phosphor which gives stimulated emission are disclosed.

Organic Electroluminescent Device

Abstract: Provided is an organic electroluminescence device having high luminous efficiency, high heat resistance and an extremely long lifetime. The organic electroluminescence device of the present invention includes an organic thin film layer composed of one or more layers containing at least a light emitting layer is interposed between a cathode and an anode. The light emitting layer includes a compound containing a condensed ring and a luminescent metal complex capable of emitting light having a red-based color. It is preferable that the compound containing a condensed ring includes a host material, while the luminescent metal complex capable of emitting light having a red-based color includes a phosphorescent dopant.

Radiation image storage panel

Abstract: A radiation image storage panel comprising a phosphor layer which contains a stimulable phosphor, characterized in that one surface of said phosphor layer is provided with a multi-layer optical filter having a reflectance of not less than 60% at the stimulation wavelength of said stimulable phosphor.

Imaging, therapy, and temperature monitoring ultrasonic system

Abstract: An ultrasonic system useful for providing imaging, therapy and temperature monitoring generally comprises an acoustic transducer assembly configured to enable the ultrasound system to perform the imaging, therapy and temperature monitoring functions. The acoustic transducer assembly comprises a single transducer that is operatively connected to an imaging subsystem, a therapy subsystem and a temperature monitoring subsystem. The ultrasound system may also include a display for imaging and temperature monitoring functions. An exemplary single transducer is configured such that when connected to the subsystems, the imaging subsystem can generate an image of a treatment region on the display, the therapy subsystem can generate high power acoustic energy to heat the treatment region, and the temperature monitoring subsystem can map and monitor the temperature of the treatment region and display the temperature on the display, all through the use of the single transducer. Additionally, the acoustic transducer assembly can be configured to provide three-dimensional imaging, temperature monitoring or therapeutic heating through the use of adaptive algorithms and/or rotational or translational movement. Moreover, a plurality of the exemplary single transducers can be provided to facilitate enhanced treatment capabilities.

Display panel with electrically-controlled waveguide-routing

Abstract: A flat panel display (1001) is based on a new switching technology for routing laser light from a laser light source (1000) through an array of optical energy routers (1008) among a set of optical waveguides (1014) and coupling light toward the viewer. The switching technology is based on poled electro-optic structures. The display technology is versatile enough to cover application areas spanning the range from miniature high resolution computer display to large screen displays for high definition television (HDTV) formats. The invention combines the high brightness and power efficiency inherent in visible semiconductor diode laser sources with a new waveguide electro-optical switching technology to form a dense two-dimensional addressable array of high brightness light emissive pixels.

Visual imaging system for ultrasonic probe

Abstract: A non-invasive visual imaging system is provided, wherein the imaging system procures an image of a transducer position during diagnostic or therapeutic treatment. In addition, the system suitably provides for the transducer to capture patient information, such as acoustic, temperature, or ultrasonic images. For example, an ultrasonic image captured by the transducer can be correlated, fused or otherwise combined with the corresponding positional transducer image, such that the corresponding images represent not only the location of the transducer with respect to the patient, but also the ultrasonic image of the region of interest being scanned. Further, a system is provided wherein the information relating to the transducer position on a single patient may be used to capture similar imaging planes on the same patient, or with subsequent patients. Moreover, the imaging information can be effectively utilized as a training tool for medical practitioners.