Flexible x-ray sensor with integrated strain sensor
US10825855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10D30/6746
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Bending a flexible x-ray detector to image a curved structure or object will distort the object appearance when compared to an image captured by a flat/rigid detector. An image distortion of this type can be corrected when the shape (relative bend position) of the x-ray detector is known. Incorporating strain sensors on the flexible x-ray detector makes it possible to record the local bend of the flexible x-ray detector when an image is taken. This shape information can be used to either label or correct for the image distortions created by bending the x-ray detector to assist users more accustomed to viewing images produced by flat/rigid x-ray detectors.
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