KR102199289B1 - Portable x-ray apparatus and operation method of portable x-ray apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

An X-ray irradiation unit that irradiates X-rays through the X-ray tube; A processor controlling the X-ray irradiation unit; A power supply for supplying power to the X-ray irradiation unit and the processor; And a collimator capable of being removed and mounted on the X-ray tube and including an opening for limitedly transmitting the X-rays.

Description

Portable X-ray apparatus and operation method of portable X-ray apparatus {PORTABLE X-RAY APPARATUS AND OPERATION METHOD OF PORTABLE X-RAY APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a portable X-ray apparatus and a method of operating the portable X-ray apparatus.

X-ray is an electromagnetic wave having a wavelength of generally 0.01 to 100 angstroms (Å), and has a property of transmitting an object, so it is generally used in medical equipment that photographs the inside of a living body or non-destructive testing equipment in general industries. It can be widely used.

An X-ray apparatus using X-rays may transmit X-rays emitted from an X-ray source to an object, and detect a difference in intensity of the transmitted X-rays by an X-ray detector to obtain an X-ray image of the object. The X-ray apparatus may detect the internal structure of the object and diagnose the object using an X-ray image.

In addition, the X-ray apparatus includes a portable X-ray apparatus that can be carried by a user regardless of location. When a portable X-ray apparatus irradiates X-rays to an object, there is a need for a technology capable of variably adjusting an irradiation area of X-rays.

An object of the present invention is to provide a collimator capable of variably adjusting the range of an X-ray irradiation area in a portable X-ray apparatus.

An attempt is made to minimize the amount of exposure by reducing the irradiation area of X-rays irradiated unnecessarily.

It is intended to provide a structure in which a collimator can be easily removed and mounted in a portable X-ray apparatus.

According to one side, the X-ray irradiation unit for irradiating X-rays through the X-ray tube; A processor controlling the X-ray irradiation unit; A power supply for supplying power to the X-ray irradiation unit and the processor; And a collimator capable of being removed and mounted on the X-ray tube and including an opening for limitedly transmitting the X-rays.

According to another aspect, there is provided a method of operating a portable X-ray apparatus, the method comprising: receiving an input for selecting a first operation mode from among a plurality of operation modes; Changing the shape of the receiving part of the X-ray tube so that the first collimator corresponding to the first operation mode is mounted on the X-ray tube in the portable X-ray apparatus-The first collimator can be removed and mounted on the ax-ray tube- ; And when the receiving part of the X-ray tube and the receiving part of the first collimator are combined and the first collimator is mounted on the X-ray tube, irradiating X-rays based on the opening set in the first collimator. A method is provided.

According to another aspect, there is provided a recording medium in which a program including commands executable by the portable X-ray apparatus is recorded for the operation method of the portable X-ray apparatus.

In the portable X-ray apparatus, a collimator capable of variably adjusting a range of an irradiation area of X-rays may be provided.

By reducing the irradiation area of unnecessarily irradiated X-rays, the amount of exposure can be minimized.

A structure in which a collimator can be easily removed and mounted in a portable X-ray apparatus may be provided.

The present disclosure may be easily understood by a combination of the following detailed description and accompanying drawings, and reference numerals denote structural elements.
1 is a diagram for describing an irradiation area of X-rays irradiated by a portable X-ray apparatus, according to an exemplary embodiment.
2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment.
3 is a diagram illustrating a collimator of a portable X-ray apparatus, according to an embodiment.
4 is a diagram for describing a collimator according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for describing an operation of adjusting a range of an X-ray irradiation area using a collimator including a blocking plate, according to an exemplary embodiment.
6 is a diagram illustrating a cross section of a collimator and a cross section of an X-ray tube, according to an exemplary embodiment.
7 is a diagram for explaining an operation mode of a portable X-ray apparatus, according to an exemplary embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for describing a process in which a shape of a receiving portion of an X-ray tube is changed according to an operation mode selected from among a plurality of operation modes, according to an exemplary embodiment.
9 is a diagram for describing a method of operating a portable X-ray apparatus, according to an exemplary embodiment.

Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below may be modified and implemented in various different forms. In order to more clearly describe the features of the embodiments, detailed descriptions of matters widely known to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the following embodiments belong will be omitted.

On the other hand, in the present specification, when a component is "connected" with another component, this includes not only a "direct connection" but also a "connected with another component in the middle". In addition, when a certain configuration "includes" other configurations, this means that other configurations may be further included rather than excluding other configurations unless otherwise specified.

In addition, terms including ordinal numbers such as'first' or'second' used in the present specification may be used to describe various elements, but the elements should not be limited by the terms. These terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component.

1 is a diagram for describing an irradiation area of X-rays irradiated by a portable X-ray apparatus, according to an exemplary embodiment.

The image 110 of FIG. 1 shows the external appearance of the portable X-ray apparatus 10. For example, the portable X-ray apparatus 10 may include a button for controlling an operation of the X-ray irradiation unit, a display on which the operation state of the portable X-ray apparatus 10 is displayed, and an X-ray irradiation unit that irradiates X-rays through an X-ray tube. The configuration of the portable X-ray apparatus 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

The image 120 of FIG. 1 shows an irradiation area of X-rays when X-rays are irradiated by the portable X-ray apparatus 10. The image 130 of FIG. 1 shows a connection portion between the X-ray tube and the X-ray tube in the image 120. The X-ray tube may include a reference blocking plate 131. For example, the reference blocking plate 131 may be a blocking plate set to maximize the irradiation area of X-rays. When the irradiation area of X-rays is maximized when the reference blocking plate 131 is used, X-rays may be irradiated to unnecessary areas. Accordingly, the portable X-ray apparatus 10 can variably adjust the range of the irradiation area of X-rays using a detachable collimator.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a portable X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, the portable X-ray apparatus 10 may include an X-ray irradiation unit 210, a power supply unit 220, a collimator 230, and a processor 240. However, not all of the illustrated components are essential components. The portable X-ray apparatus 10 may be implemented by more constituent elements than the illustrated constituent elements, and the portable X-ray apparatus 10 may be implemented by fewer constituent elements. Hereinafter, the above components will be described.

The X-ray irradiation unit 210 may include an X-ray source and an X-ray tube for generating X-rays. In addition, the X-ray irradiation unit 210 may irradiate X-rays through an X-ray tube. In addition, the X-ray tube may have a structure in which the collimator 230 for adjusting the range of the X-ray irradiation area can be removed and mounted.

The processor 240 may control the operation of the X-ray irradiation unit 210. For example, the processor 240 may control a photographing timing and photographing conditions of the X-ray irradiator 210 according to a control command input from a user. Also, the processor 240 may generate a medical image using image data received from the X-ray detector.

The power supply unit 220 may supply operation power required for X-ray photographing with at least one component included in the portable X-ray apparatus 10 so that the portable X-ray apparatus 10 can perform X-ray photographing regardless of location. For example, the power unit 220 may supply power to the X-ray irradiation unit 210 and the processor 240.

The collimator 230 may be removable and mounted on the X-ray tube. The collimator 230 may include an opening for limitedly transmitting X-rays. A metal material that blocks X-rays may be applied to the periphery of the opening. For example, the metallic material may be lead and is not limited to the above example.

In the X-ray tube and the collimator 230, the collimator 230 may be detached from the X-ray tube by using a predetermined magnet, or the collimator 230 may be mounted on the X-ray tube. For example, in the X-ray tube, a magnet may be disposed in an area where the collimator 230 can be mounted, and a metal material may be disposed in an area where the collimator 230 may be mounted as an X-ray tube.

The X-ray tube may include a reference blocking plate provided with a reference opening. The collimator 230 may include a first blocking plate provided with a first opening. Here, the first blocking plate may be used to adjust a range of an irradiation area of X-rays irradiated through the reference blocking plate.

The processor 240 may control components of the portable X-ray apparatus 10 based on a predetermined operation mode among a plurality of operation modes of the portable X-ray apparatus 10. Here, each of the plurality of operation modes may be a mode in which at least one of a voltage, a current, and an irradiation time used during X-ray irradiation is operated according to set information based on the type of the object. For example, the first operation mode may be a mode used when photographing a chest region, a second operation mode may be a mode used when photographing a head region or a neck region, and the third operation mode is a hand region or a foot region. It may be a mode used when photographing an area. The description of the operation mode is an example, and there may be an operation mode used when capturing another area.

On the other hand, the collimator 230 may include a receiving portion through which the collimator 230 is identified. For example, the first collimator may have a first receiving portion having a first shape, and the second collimator may have a second receiving portion having a second shape. In addition, the shape or size of the opening provided in each collimator may be different. Accordingly, the portable X-ray apparatus 10 may provide a structure corresponding to the collimator so that each collimator may be mounted on the portable X-ray apparatus 10.

The processor 240 may map and store the identification information of the collimator 230 and information of the receiving unit of the collimator 230. In this case, the processor 240 may generate and store information of the receiving unit of the X-ray tube corresponding to the receiving unit of the collimator 230 based on the information of the receiving unit of the collimator 230.

In addition, the processor 240 may map and store the identification information of the collimator 230, information of the accommodating part of the collimator 230, an operation mode corresponding to the collimator 230, and information of the accommodating part of the X-ray tube.

The processor 240 may obtain an input for selecting a first operation mode from among a plurality of operation modes of the portable X-ray apparatus 10. The processor 240 may change the shape of the receiving portion of the X-ray tube so that the first collimator corresponding to the first operation mode is mounted on the X-ray tube.

For example, the receiving portion of the X-ray tube may provide a variable protruding portion capable of engaging the protruding portion of the receiving portion of the predetermined collimator. The receiving portion of the X-ray tube may adjust the variable protruding portion so that a protruding portion engaged with the protruding portion of the receiving portion of the first collimator is formed. If the first collimator is not properly mounted on the X-ray tube, the processor 240 may control the X-ray irradiation unit 210 to prevent X-rays from being irradiated.

The collimator 230 may provide a structure in which the blocking plate is installed in a sliding manner. For example, the collimator 230 may provide an area accommodating the blocking plate and a sliding structure so that the blocking plate can be removed and mounted. For example, the user may remove the first blocking plate from the collimator 230 by pushing up the first blocking plate mounted on the collimator 230 in the first direction. Then, the user can mount the collimator 230 by pushing the second blocking plate in a direction opposite to the first direction.

Meanwhile, the portable X-ray apparatus 10 may further include an input unit (not shown) that receives a command from a user, a display (not shown) that provides information to the user, and a communication device (not shown) that communicates with an external device. have.

Hereinafter, various operations or applications performed by the portable X-ray apparatus 10 are described, the X-ray irradiation unit 210, the power supply unit 220, the collimator 230, the processor 240, and the input unit (not shown) of the portable X-ray apparatus. , Display (not shown), and communication device (not shown), even if any configuration is not specified, the content of the degree that can be clearly understood and predicted by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the embodiment belongs is understood as a typical implementation The scope of rights of the portable X-ray apparatus 10 is not limited by the name of a specific configuration or a physical/logical structure.

3 is a diagram for describing a collimator of a portable X-ray apparatus, according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, an image 310 is a top view of the portable X-ray apparatus 10, and an image 320 is a side view of the portable X-ray apparatus 10. The images shown in FIG. 3 are examples of the portable X-ray apparatus 10, and the portable X-ray apparatus 10 may be implemented in other forms.

Referring to the images 310 and 320, a collimator 230 may be mounted on the X-ray tube 250 of the portable X-ray apparatus 10. For example, the X-ray tube 250 may have a magnet disposed in an area where the collimator 230 can be mounted, and the collimator 230 may have a metal material disposed in the area where the X-ray tube 250 may be mounted. I can. When mounting the collimator 230 on the portable X-ray apparatus 10, by using the magnet principle, the user easily mounts the collimator 230 on the portable X-ray apparatus 10, and the collimator 230 from the portable X-ray apparatus 10 ) Can be removed. In addition, the user may easily attach and detach a plurality of collimators having different sizes or shapes of the openings to the portable X-ray apparatus 10.

Referring to the image 330, the collimator 230 is mounted on the portable X-ray apparatus 10, so that a range of an X-ray irradiation area may be adjusted. The X-ray tube 250 may include a reference blocking plate 331 provided with a reference opening. For example, the reference blocking plate 331 may be a blocking plate set to maximize the irradiation area of X-rays. For example, it may be the first range 333 of the irradiation area of X-rays according to the reference blocking plate 331. When the collimator 230 is mounted on the X-ray tube 250, the first blocking plate 332 provided with the first opening in the collimator 230 may transmit X-rays passing through the reference blocking plate 331 to a limited extent. . When the X-rays pass through the first blocking plate 332, the range of the irradiation area of the X-rays may be the second range 334. The size of the second range 334 is smaller than the size of the first range 333.

That is, the irradiation area of the transmitted X-rays may vary according to the shape and size of the opening in the collimator 230 or the blocking plate.

4 is a diagram for describing a collimator according to an embodiment.

The images 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 of FIG. 4 are images showing the inner cross section of the collimator. For example, the collimator may have a blocking plate with an opening. X-rays may be irradiated through the opening. A metal material that blocks X-rays may be applied to the periphery of the opening. For example, the metallic material may be lead and is not limited to the above example.

Referring to the image 410, the image 420, and the image 430, comparing the size of the opening of each collimator, the size of the opening 411> the size of the opening 421> the size of the opening 431 have. Accordingly, when the collimator provided with the opening 431 is mounted on the portable X-ray apparatus 10, the range of the X-ray irradiation area may be the smallest. The user may determine a collimator having a predetermined size according to an object to be photographed, and mount the determined collimator on the portable X-ray apparatus 10.

Referring to the image 440, the user can make the shape and size of the opening into a desired area. The user may attach a metal material that restricts transmission of X-rays to areas other than the desired area. When the user creates an opening as the custom area, it is possible to prevent X-rays from being irradiated to areas other than the object to be imaged. Further, referring to the image 450, the collimator may have a plurality of openings 451 and 452. The positions of the openings 451 and 452 shown in the image 450 are examples, and are not limited to the example.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for describing an operation of adjusting a range of an X-ray irradiation area using a collimator including a blocking plate, according to an exemplary embodiment.

An image 510 of FIG. 5 shows a range of an X-ray irradiation area before a collimator including a blocking plate is mounted on the portable X-ray apparatus 10. Specifically, the image 511 shows the X-ray irradiation area 512 in the top view of the portable X-ray apparatus 10. The image 513 shows an X-ray irradiation area 514 in a side view of the portable X-ray apparatus 10. When X-rays are irradiated by the X-ray irradiation unit in the portable X-ray apparatus 10, the X-rays may pass through the reference blocking plate 501.

Here, the reference blocking plate 501 may be a blocking plate set to maximize the irradiation area of X-rays. The user may adjust the range of the X-ray irradiation area using a collimator provided with a predetermined blocking plate. For a specific example, when the first collimator provided with the first blocking plate 502 including the first opening is mounted on the portable X-ray, the X-ray may be limitedly transmitted by the first blocking plate 502.

The image 520 of FIG. 5 shows a range of an X-ray irradiation area after the first collimator including the first blocking plate 502 is mounted on the portable X-ray apparatus 10. Specifically, the image 521 shows the X-ray irradiation area 522 in the top view of the portable X-ray apparatus 10. The image 523 shows an X-ray irradiation area 524 in a side view of the portable X-ray apparatus 10. When X-rays are irradiated by the X-ray irradiation unit in the portable X-ray apparatus 10, the X-rays may pass through the reference blocking plate 501 and the first blocking plate 502. X-rays may be limitedly transmitted by the first blocking plate 502.

In addition, the user may narrow the range of the X-ray irradiation area by using a collimator including a blocking plate having an opening smaller than the first opening in the first blocking plate 502 and coated with a blocking metal material over a wider area. I can.

In addition, the user has an opening larger than the first opening in the first blocking plate 502, and using a collimator including a blocking plate coated with a blocking metal material in a narrower area, the range of the X-ray irradiation area can be widened. I can.

6 is a diagram illustrating a cross section of a collimator and a cross section of an X-ray tube, according to an exemplary embodiment.

Since the portable X-ray apparatus 10 can selectively attach and detach the collimator, the user can adjust the range of the X-ray irradiation area by using collimators having different openings for transmitting X-rays. In this case, the collimators may have a different shape of the receiving portion of the collimator. The shape of the receptacle of the collimator can be used to identify the collimator. Accordingly, when the structure of the receiving part of the X-ray tube of the portable X-ray apparatus 10 is a structure for receiving the first collimator, the second collimator cannot be mounted on the portable X-ray apparatus 10.

The portable X-ray apparatus 10 may map a predetermined operation mode and a collimator corresponding to the predetermined operation mode, and change the shape of the receiving portion of the X-ray tube to accommodate the mapped collimator according to execution of the predetermined operation mode.

For example, the image 610 shows an outer cross section in which the first collimator is to be combined with the cross section of the X-ray tube. The first collimator may have a first opening 611. For example, the regions 612 and 614 may protrude upward, and the regions 613 and 615 may protrude downward. Each region may have the same or different protrusion heights. The image 640 shows an external cross-section where the X-ray tube is to be combined with the cross-section of the first collimator. For example, regions 642 and 644 may protrude downward, and regions 643 and 645 may protrude upward. That is, the shape of the receiving portion of the X-ray tube may be opposite to that of the receiving portion of the first collimator.

As another example, the image 620 shows an outer cross section in which the second collimator is to be combined with the cross section of the X-ray tube. The second collimator may have a second opening 621. For example, the regions 622, 624, and 626 may protrude upward, and the regions 623 and 625 may protrude downward. The protrusion heights of each region may be the same or different. The image 650 shows an external cross section in which the X-ray tube is to be combined with the cross section of the second collimator. For example, the regions 652, 654, and 656 may protrude downward, and the regions 653 and 655 may protrude upward.

As another example, the image 630 shows an outer cross section in which the third collimator is to be combined with the cross section of the X-ray tube. The third collimator may have a third opening 631. For example, the regions 632 and 634 may protrude upward, and the regions 633 and 635 may protrude downward. The protrusion heights of each region may be the same or different. The image 660 shows an external cross-section where the X-ray tube is to be combined with the cross-section of the third collimator. For example, the regions 662 and 664 may protrude downward, and the regions 663 and 665 may protrude upward.

7 is a diagram illustrating an operation mode of a portable X-ray apparatus, according to an exemplary embodiment.

The portable X-ray apparatus 10 may control to irradiate X-rays based on a predetermined operation mode among a plurality of operation modes.

Referring to FIG. 7, for example, the first operation mode may be a mode used when photographing a chest area. When the portable X-ray apparatus 10 operates in the first operation mode, the required voltage is V1, the current is A1, and the irradiation time may be T1. The second operation mode may be a mode used when capturing a head area or a neck area. When the portable X-ray apparatus 10 operates in the second operation mode, a required voltage may be V2, a current may be A2, and an irradiation time may be T2. Also, the third operation mode may be a mode used when capturing a hand region or a foot region. When the portable X-ray apparatus 10 operates in the third operation mode, a required voltage may be V3, a current may be A3, and an irradiation time may be T3.

At least one of voltage, current, and irradiation time used during X-ray irradiation may be different depending on the size of the object to be photographed and components within the object. For example, as the size of the object increases and the number of components with high density in the object increases, at least one of voltage, current, and irradiation time used during X-ray irradiation may be increased.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for describing a process in which a shape of a receiving portion of an X-ray tube is changed according to an operation mode selected from among a plurality of operation modes, according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8, the portable X-ray apparatus 10 may receive an input for selecting a second operation mode from among a plurality of operation modes. For example, the portable X-ray apparatus 10 may provide a button for each of a plurality of operation modes, and may receive an input for selecting a second operation mode through a predetermined button. In addition, the portable X-ray apparatus 10 may display an icon for each of a plurality of operation modes through a display, and may receive an input for selecting an icon for a second operation mode.

The portable X-ray apparatus 10 may change the shape of the receiving portion of the X-ray tube so that the second collimator corresponding to the second operation mode is mounted on the X-ray tube. The image 810 of FIG. 8 shows a cross section of the receiving portion of the X-ray tube. Subunits that can be moved upward or downward may be provided in the receiving part of the X-ray tube. The sub-units may provide variable protrusions while moving in an upward or downward direction. The portable X-ray apparatus 10 may control each of the sub-units to generate a shape that can be combined with a receiving part of a predetermined collimator.

The image 820 of FIG. 8 shows a cross section of the receiving portion of the X-ray tube, and the image 830 of FIG. 8 shows a cross section of the receiving portion of the second collimator. The portable X-ray apparatus 10 may change the shape of the receiving portion of the X-ray tube so that the receiving portion of the second collimator corresponding to the second operation mode and the portable X-ray apparatus 10 may be coupled. When the shape of the receiving portion of the X-ray tube is changed, the user may mount the second collimator on the portable X-ray apparatus 10.

In addition, a magnet may be disposed inside the receiving part of the X-ray tube, and a metallic material may be disposed inside the receiving part of the collimator. The user can easily attach and detach the collimator to the portable X-ray apparatus 10 according to the magnet method.

9 is a diagram for describing a method of operating a portable X-ray apparatus, according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9, in step S1010, the portable X-ray apparatus 10 may receive an input for selecting a first operation mode from among a plurality of operation modes.

In step S1020, the portable X-ray apparatus 10 may change the shape of the receiving portion of the X-ray tube so that the first collimator corresponding to the first operation mode is mounted on the X-ray tube. Here, the first collimator can be removed and mounted on the axis tube.

In step S1030, when the receiving part of the X-ray tube and the receiving part of the first collimator are coupled to the receiving part of the first collimator and the first collimator is mounted on the ax-ray tube, the portable X-ray apparatus 10 may irradiate X-rays based on the opening set in the first collimator. I can.

Meanwhile, the above-described embodiments may be provided in the form of a computer program stored in a computer-readable storage medium to perform the method of operating the portable X-ray apparatus 10.

As described above, although the embodiments have been described by the limited embodiments and drawings, various modifications and variations are possible from the above description by those of ordinary skill in the art. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order from the described method, and/or components such as a system, structure, device, circuit, etc. described are combined or combined in a form different from the described method, or other components Alternatively, even if substituted or substituted by an equivalent, an appropriate result can be achieved.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention is limited to the described embodiments and should not be defined, but should be defined by the claims to be described later as well as equivalents to the claims.

Claims (10)

In the portable X-ray apparatus,
X-ray irradiation unit for irradiating X-rays through the X-ray tube;
A processor controlling the X-ray irradiation unit;
A power supply unit supplying power to the X-ray irradiation unit and the processor; And
It includes a collimator that can be removed and mounted on the X-ray tube and has an opening for limitedly transmitting the X-ray,
When a first operation mode is selected from among a plurality of operation modes of the portable X-ray apparatus, the shape of the receiving portion of the X-ray tube is changed so that the first collimator corresponding to the first operation mode is mounted on the X-ray tube. Device. The method of claim 1,
The X-ray tube and the collimator,
The portable X-ray apparatus, wherein the collimator is detached from the X-ray tube using a predetermined magnet, or the collimator is mounted on the X-ray tube. The method of claim 1,
The X-ray tube includes a reference blocking plate provided with a reference opening,
The collimator includes a first blocking plate having a first opening, which is used to adjust a range of an irradiation area of the X-ray irradiated through the reference blocking plate. delete The method of claim 1,
The receiving portion of the X-ray tube,
A portable X-ray apparatus provided with a variable protruding portion capable of engaging with a protruding portion of a receiving portion of a predetermined collimator. The method of claim 5,
The receiving portion of the X-ray tube,
A portable X-ray apparatus for adjusting the variable protruding portion so that a protruding portion engaging with the protruding portion of the receiving portion of the first collimator is formed. The method of claim 1,
When the first collimator is not mounted on the X-ray tube, the processor controls the X-ray irradiation unit to not irradiate the X-rays. The method of claim 1,
The plurality of operation modes,
Based on the type of the object, at least one of a voltage, current, and irradiation time used during the X-ray irradiation is operated according to set information. The method of claim 3,
The collimator,
A portable X-ray apparatus having a structure in which the first blocking plate is installed in a sliding manner. In the method of operating a portable X-ray apparatus,
Receiving an input for selecting a first operation mode from among a plurality of operation modes;
Changing the shape of the receiving portion of the X-ray tube so that the first collimator corresponding to the first operation mode is mounted on the X-ray tube in the portable X-ray apparatus-the first collimator can be removed and mounted on the X-ray tube; And
When the receiving part of the X-ray tube and the receiving part of the first collimator are combined and the first collimator is mounted on the X-ray tube, irradiating X-rays based on the opening set in the first collimator .

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