Dynamically scanned X-ray detector panel
US8948338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N23/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An x-ray imaging system for imaging a subject includes an x-ray source configured to project an x-ray radiation toward a portion of the subject and a panel detector positioned opposite the x-ray source relative to the subject and configured to receive x-ray radiation passing through the subject. The panel detector includes a scintillation layer converting x-ray radiation to light rays of a selected spectrum and a plurality of microelectromechanical scanners. Each microelectromechanical scanner includes a photodetector mounted on a corresponding movable platform and configured to detect light in the selected light spectrum. The panel detector includes a scanning control module configured to move each platform in a selected scan pattern.
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