X-ray imaging system and method
US9411057B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4452
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An X-ray imaging system can include an X-ray source that projects a beam of X-ray radiation and an X-ray detector positioned to receive the beam of X-ray radiation at a location. The X-ray detector can include: (i) a monolithic substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, (ii) a scintillation layer arranged upon the first side and including a first region and a second region, the first region having a first X-ray sensitivity and the second region having a second X-ray sensitivity different than the first X-ray sensitivity, and (iii) a photosensor array arranged upon the second side. The X-ray source and X-ray detector can be configured to adjust the location at which the X-ray detector receives the beam of X-ray radiation such that the location is primarily within the first region or the second region.
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