X-ray detection apparatus and information processing method

An information processing method in an X-ray detection apparatus which detects X-rays applied to an object and generates a radiographed image of the object, the method comprising the steps of:

• displaying, in a display area, a symbol which has a form corresponding to the object and for which a vector representing a direction as a reference for the symbol is defined, wherein the display area is arranged on the same side of the object as is a detection area which is configured to detect the X-rays;
• changing the direction of the symbol displayed in the display area;
• and
• outputting information concerning a direction of the vector relative to the X-ray detection apparatus in association with a radiographed image of the object, when the direction of the symbol displayed in the display area is changed in said step of changing to match the direction of the symbol displayed in the display area with the direction of the object.

An X-ray detection apparatus comprising:

• an X-ray sensor configured to detect X-rays transmitted through an object;
• a display unit configured to display, in a display area, a symbol representing a posture of the object;
• a changing unit configured to change the symbol displayed in said display area;
• and
• an output unit configured to output information concerning the symbol in association with radiographed image data based on the X-rays detected by said X-ray sensor.