Light detector
US7026595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/542
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A light sensor and method of detecting light using the light sensor are provided. The light sensor includes a container having an anode compartment and a cathode compartment. The anode compartment has an anode and the cathode compartment has a cathode. The container also includes a transparent portion that allows light into the anode compartment. A membrane separates the anode compartment and the cathode compartment. The membrane is able to allow protons to pass from the anode compartment to the cathode compartment. The anode compartment includes a photon-converting compound (“PCC”) for generating electrons by reaction with light. Also included are an imaging device and a method of using the imaging device.
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