Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240302547). RADIATION DETECTOR AND RADIATION CT APPARATUS simplified abstract
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RADIATION DETECTOR AND RADIATION CT APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
TAKANORI Yamashita of Tokyo (JP)
TATSUYA Ryoki of Kanagawa (JP)
MASANOBU Ohmura of Kanagawa (JP)
RADIATION DETECTOR AND RADIATION CT APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240302547 titled 'RADIATION DETECTOR AND RADIATION CT APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes a radiation detector made up of pixels on a semiconductor substrate that convert radiation into charges. The detector includes two types of pixels - first pixels and second pixels with higher sensitivity. The second pixels are arranged along the outer edge of the substrate with smaller intervals between them compared to the first pixels.
- Higher sensitivity second pixels arranged on the outer edge of the semiconductor substrate
- Smaller intervals between adjacent second pixels compared to first pixels
- Conversion of incident radiation into charges for detection
Potential Applications: 1. Medical imaging devices 2. Security scanners 3. Nuclear power plant monitoring systems
Problems Solved: 1. Improved detection sensitivity 2. Enhanced resolution in radiation detection 3. Better differentiation of radiation levels
Benefits: 1. Higher accuracy in radiation detection 2. Increased efficiency in identifying radiation sources 3. Enhanced safety measures in radiation-sensitive environments
Commercial Applications: Radiation detectors with improved sensitivity and resolution can be used in various industries such as healthcare, security, and nuclear energy for more accurate and reliable radiation detection.
Questions about Radiation Detectors: 1. How do radiation detectors contribute to safety in nuclear power plants?
- Radiation detectors help monitor radiation levels to ensure the safety of workers and the surrounding environment in nuclear power plants.
2. What are the key differences between first and second pixels in the radiation detector?
- The second pixels have higher sensitivity and are arranged with smaller intervals along the outer edge of the substrate for improved detection capabilities.
Original Abstract Submitted
a radiation detector obtained by arranging a plurality of pixels on a semiconductor substrate configured to convert incident radiation into charges is provided. the plurality of pixels comprise a plurality of first pixels, and a plurality of second pixels arranged along an outer edge of the semiconductor substrate. each of the plurality of second pixels has output sensitivity higher than output sensitivity of each of the plurality of first pixels. an interval between adjacent second pixels among the plurality of second pixels is smaller than an interval between adjacent first pixels among the plurality of first pixels.
