CT detector array having non-pixelated scintillator array
    1.
    发明申请
    CT detector array having non-pixelated scintillator array 有权
    具有非象素化闪烁体阵列的CT检测器阵列

    公开(公告)号:US20050133725A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-23

    申请号:US11029612

    申请日:2005-01-04

    摘要: The present invention is a directed to a non-pixelated scintillator array for a CT detector as well as an apparatus and method of manufacturing same. The scintillator array is comprised of a number of ceramic fibers or single crystal fibers that are aligned in parallel with respect to one another. As a result, the pack has very high dose efficiency. Furthermore, each fiber is designed to direct light out to a photodiode with very low scattering loss. The fiber size (cross-sectional diameter) may be controlled such that smaller fibers may be fabricated for higher resolution applications. Moreover, because the fiber size can be controlled to be consistent throughout the scintillator array and the fibers are aligned in parallel with one another, the scintillator array, as a whole, also is uniform. Therefore, precise alignment with the photodiode array or the collimator assembly is not necessary.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种用于CT检测器的非像素化闪烁体阵列以及其制造方法。 闪烁体阵列包括相对于彼此平行对准的多个陶瓷纤维或单晶纤维。 因此,该包装具有非常高的剂量效率。 此外,每个光纤被设计成将光引导到具有非常低的散射损耗的光电二极管。 可以控制纤维尺寸(横截面直径),使得可以制造更小的纤维用于更高分辨率的应用。 此外,由于可以将整个闪烁体阵列的纤维尺寸控制为一致,并且纤维彼此平行排列,所以闪烁体阵列整体上也是均匀的。 因此,不需要与光电二极管阵列或准直器组件的精确对准。

    CT DETECTOR ARRAY HAVING NON-PIXELATED SCINTILLATOR ARRAY
    2.
    发明申请
    CT DETECTOR ARRAY HAVING NON-PIXELATED SCINTILLATOR ARRAY 有权
    CT检测器阵列具有非像素化的扫描仪阵列

    公开(公告)号:US20060203957A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-14

    申请号:US11380488

    申请日:2006-04-27

    摘要: The present invention is a directed to a non-pixelated scintillator array for a CT detector as well as an apparatus and method of manufacturing same. The scintillator array is comprised of a number of ceramic fibers or single crystal fibers that are aligned in parallel with respect to one another. As a result, the pack has very high dose efficiency. Furthermore, each fiber is designed to direct light out to a photodiode with very low scattering loss. The fiber size (cross-sectional diameter) may be controlled such that smaller fibers may be fabricated for higher resolution applications. Moreover, because the fiber size can be controlled to be consistent throughout the scintillator array and the fibers are aligned in parallel with one another, the scintillator array, as a whole, also is uniform. Therefore, precise alignment with the photodiode array or the collimator assembly is not necessary.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种用于CT检测器的非像素化闪烁体阵列以及其制造方法。 闪烁体阵列包括相对于彼此平行对准的多个陶瓷纤维或单晶纤维。 因此,该包装具有非常高的剂量效率。 此外,每个光纤被设计成将光引导到具有非常低的散射损耗的光电二极管。 可以控制纤维尺寸(横截面直径),使得可以制造更小的纤维用于更高分辨率的应用。 此外,由于可以将整个闪烁体阵列的纤维尺寸控制为一致,并且纤维彼此平行排列,所以闪烁体阵列整体上也是均匀的。 因此,不需要与光电二极管阵列或准直器组件的精确对准。

    MULTI-LAYER REFLECTOR FOR CT DETECTOR
    4.
    发明申请
    MULTI-LAYER REFLECTOR FOR CT DETECTOR 有权
    用于CT检测器的多层反射器

    公开(公告)号:US20050129171A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-16

    申请号:US10707405

    申请日:2003-12-11

    摘要: A multi-layer reflector for a CT detector is disclosed. The reflector includes an x-ray absorption component that is sandwiched between a pair of highly reflective components. Such a reflector is formed between adjacent scintillators of a CT detector so as to reduce cross-talk between adjacent scintillators as well as maintain a relatively high light output for signal detection. Moreover, the multi-layer reflectors may be disposed one-dimensionally or two-dimensionally across a scintillator array. A method of manufacturing such a reflector and incorporating same into a CT detector is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于CT检测器的多层反射器。 反射器包括夹在一对高反射部件之间的x射线吸收部件。 这样的反射器形成在CT检测器的相邻的闪烁体之间,以减少相邻的闪烁体之间的串扰,并且保持用于信号检测的较高的光输出。 此外,多层反射器可以一次性地或二维地布置在闪烁体阵列上。 还公开了制造这种反射器并将其结合到CT检测器中的方法。

    SCINTILLATOR ARRAY FOR USE IN A CT IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SCINTILLATOR ARRAY
    5.
    发明申请
    SCINTILLATOR ARRAY FOR USE IN A CT IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SCINTILLATOR ARRAY 有权
    用于CT成像系统的扫描仪阵列和用于制作扫描仪阵列的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060027759A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-09

    申请号:US10710863

    申请日:2004-08-09

    IPC分类号: G01T1/24

    CPC分类号: G01T1/2002 G01T1/2018

    摘要: A scintillator array for use in a CT imaging system and a method for making the scintillator array are provided. The scintillator array includes a plurality of projecting elements disposed proximate one another. The scintillator array further includes a glass compound containing a plurality of reflective particles being disposed on the plurality of projecting elements, wherein the projecting elements emit light in response to receiving x-rays.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于CT成像系统的闪烁体阵列和制造闪烁体阵列的方法。 闪烁体阵列包括彼此靠近设置的多个突出元件。 闪烁体阵列还包括含有多个反射粒子的玻璃化合物,多个反射粒子设置在多个突出元件上,其中突出元件响应于接收到的X射线而发光。

    Scintillator arrays for radiation detectors and methods of manufacture
    9.
    发明授权
    Scintillator arrays for radiation detectors and methods of manufacture 失效
    用于辐射探测器的闪烁体阵列和制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US06898265B1

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-24

    申请号:US10718339

    申请日:2003-11-20

    摘要: A pixilated scintillator array for a radiation detector of an imaging system includes a plurality of scintillator pixels arranged side by side in an array. The scintillator pixels are separated from adjacent scintillator pixels by gaps. Each scintillator pixels includes a top surface, a plurality of side surfaces, and a first layer covering the top surface and the side surfaces of each scintillator pixel. The first layer is formed from a smoothing coating. A second layer formed from a reflective metal coating covers the first layer, and a third layer formed from a barrier coating covers the second layer.

    摘要翻译: 用于成像系统的放射线检测器的像素化闪烁体阵列包括以阵列并排布置的多个闪烁体像素。 闪烁体像素通过间隙与相邻闪烁体像素分离。 每个闪烁体像素包括顶表面,多个侧表面和覆盖每个闪烁体像素的顶表面和侧表面的第一层。 第一层由平滑涂层形成。 由反射金属涂层形成的第二层覆盖第一层,由阻挡涂层形成的第三层覆盖第二层。