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Method and apparatus for reducing photoconductive effects in dual energy applications of solid state digital X-ray detectors

US6343112B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2000
Grant dateJan 29, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/585
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a method and apparatus for reducing photoconductive effects in dual energy applications of solid state digital x-ray detectors. The method comprises exposing a detector to a first exposure from an energy source and obtaining a first image data set during a first read time from the first exposure following a first delay. The method further comprises exposing the detector to a second exposure from the energy source and obtaining a second image data set during a second read time from the second exposure following a second delay. The first delay is less than the second delay. The first read time is less than the second read time.

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