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Methods and apparatus for pixilated detector masking

US7495225B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2004
Grant dateFeb 24, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01T1/2928
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of detecting ionizing radiation is provided. The method includes pixelating a semiconductor substrate such that each pixel comprises a central region and a region of variable response, substantially blocking the ionizing radiation from reaching the region of variable response, and receiving the ionizing radiation with the central region.

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