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X-ray imaging using pixelated gas detectors

US7106828B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2001
Grant dateSep 12, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J47/02
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

X-ray imaging systems are provided. A representative x-ray imaging system includes a gas detector that is configured to retain a volume of gas. The gas detector incorporates a first detection circuit corresponding to a first region of the gas and a second detection circuit corresponding to a second region of the gas. The first detection circuit is adapted to provide a first signal indicative of an intensity of x-rays radiating into the first region of the gas and the second detection circuit is adapted to provide a second signal indicative of an intensity of x-rays radiating into the second region of the gas. Methods and other systems also are provided.

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