Radiant ray generation control apparatus, radiation imaging system, and method for controlling the same

An X-ray imaging system comprising:

• an X-ray generation apparatus configured to generate an X-ray;
• an X-ray detector configured to detect the X-ray and acquire an X-ray image;
• an image control unit;
• and
• an X-ray generation control apparatus including:
• an exposure switch;
• a first connection unit connected to the X-ray detector and configured to receive a second signal from the X-ray detector;
• a second connection unit connected to the X-ray generation apparatus and configured to transmit a specific signal;
• a memory storing instructions;
• and
• one or more processors that, upon execution of the instructions, are configured to operate as:
• an acquisition unit configured to acquire a first signal indicating that the exposure switch to instruct radiation emission is pressed;
• and
• a control unit configured to output the specific signal via the second connection unit in response to acquisition of the first signal and reception of the second signal,
• wherein the specific signal is either the first signal or the second signal,
• wherein the X-ray generation apparatus is controlled by the X-ray generation control apparatus, and
• the image control unit is configured to control the X-ray generation control apparatus and the X-ray detector.

A control method comprising:

• connecting a first connection unit of an exposure switch to an X-ray detector, the first connection unit configured to receive a second signal from the X-ray detector;
• connecting a second connection unit of the exposure switch to an X-ray generation apparatus, the second connection unit configured to transmit a specific signal;
• acquiring a first signal indicating that the exposure switch is pressed;
• and
• controlling the X-ray generation apparatus by outputting the specific signal via the second connection unit to the X-ray generation apparatus in response to acquisition of the first signal and reception of the second signal,
• wherein the specific signal is either the first signal or the second signal.