公开(公告)号：US20140209804A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14080031

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Chae-hun LEE ,  Young KIM ,  Jae-chul PARK ,  Yong-woo JEON

IPC: G01T1/29

CPC classification number: G01T1/2985 ,  G01T1/2008

Abstract: An apparatus for generating an image may include a plurality of scintillator layers configured to convert an incident beam into an optical signal; a plurality of micro cells configured to turn on or off depending on whether or not the micro cells detect the optical signal; a reaction depth determining unit configured to detect a decay pattern of the optical signal, on the basis of on/off signals of the micro cells, and configured to determine a type of the scintillator layers with which the incident beam has reacted; and/or a reading unit configured to decide an occurrence location of the incident beam and then generates a photographed image.

Abstract translation: 用于产生图像的装置可以包括被配置为将入射光束转换成光信号的多个闪烁体层; 多个微单元，被配置为根据所述微单元是否检测到所述光信号而导通或关断; 反应深度确定单元，被配置为基于所述微小区的开/关信号来检测所述光信号的衰减模式，并且被配置为确定所述入射光束已经反应的闪烁体层的类型; 和/或读取单元，被配置为确定入射光束的出现位置，然后生成拍摄图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140117202A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US13894526

申请日：2013-05-15

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Dae-kun YOON ,  Young KIM ,  Chae-hun LEE ,  Chang-jung KIM ,  Jae-chul PARK

IPC: H03K21/10 ,  G01J1/44

CPC classification number: H03K21/10 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01T1/247

Abstract: A driver circuit outputs a result of classifying and counting photons based on one or more energy levels to a column line. The driver circuit includes a multiplexer for receiving the result from a counter, a driving inverter for receiving a signal from the multiplexer and a power supply, and a switch connected between the power supply and an input terminal of the driving inverter.

Abstract translation: 驱动器电路输出基于一个或多个能量级别的光子对列线进行分类和计数的结果。 驱动器电路包括用于从计数器接收结果的多路复用器，用于从多路复用器接收信号的驱动逆变器和电源，以及连接在电源和驱动逆变器的输入端之间的开关。

公开(公告)号：US20160146952A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US14947666

申请日：2015-11-20

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jin-myoung KIM ,  Kang-ho LEE ,  Chae-hun LEE ,  Jae-chul PARK

IPC: G01T1/24

CPC classification number: G01T1/247 ,  G01T1/17

Abstract: Provided are photon counting apparatuses and methods, and radiographic imaging apparatuses configured to receive charge signals corresponding to incident radiation photons, and to count the incident radiation photons by using a plurality of counting bits, such that the counting changes only one counting bit from among the plurality of counting bits when the count value is increased by one. By using the photon counting methods, a data-change frequency of photon counting data corresponding to radiation photons is minimized while counting the radiation photons based on charge signals corresponding to input radiation photons.

Abstract translation: 提供了光子计数装置和方法以及被配置为接收与入射的辐射光子相对应的电荷信号的放射线照相成像装置，并且通过使用多个计数位对入射的辐射光子进行计数，使得计数仅从一个计数位 当计数值增加1时，多个计数位。 通过使用光子计数方法，对应于辐射光子的光子计数数据的数据变化频率最小化，同时基于对应于输入辐射光子的电荷信号计数辐射光子。

公开(公告)号：US20130248720A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13763944

申请日：2013-02-11

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. ,  INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION SOGANG UNIVERSITY

Inventor： Young KIM ,  Jae-chul PARK ,  Dae-kun YOON ,  Chae-hun LEE ,  Jin-wook BURM ,  Kyung-hoon KIM ,  Jun-an LEE

IPC: G01J1/44 ,  G01T1/20

CPC classification number: G01J1/44 ,  G01T1/2006 ,  G01T1/2018 ,  G01T1/208

Abstract: According to example embodiments, a photomultiplier detector cell for tomography includes a detector unit and a readOUT unit. The detector unit is configured to generate a digitized detect signal in response to receives light having a certain range of wavelength. The readOUT unit is configured to generate an output signal corresponding to the detect signal generated by the detector unit and to transmit the output signal to an external circuit. The readOUT unit is configured to transmit the output signal to the external circuit right after the detect signal is received.

Abstract translation: 根据示例实施例，用于断层摄影的光电倍增管检测器单元包括检测器单元和读出单元。 检测器单元被配置为响应于接收到具有一定波长范围的光而产生数字化的检测信号。 读出单元被配置为生成与由检测器单元生成的检测信号相对应的输出信号，并将输出信号发送到外部电路。 读出单元被配置为在接收到检测信号之后立即将输出信号发送到外部电路。

公开(公告)号：US20160146951A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US14946918

申请日：2015-11-20

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jae-chul PARK ,  Kang-ho LEE ,  Young KIM ,  Jin-myoung KIM

IPC: G01T1/24

CPC classification number: G01T1/247

Abstract: A photon counting detection (PCD) apparatus and radiographic imaging apparatus including the PCD apparatus are provided. The PCD apparatus includes a negative-feedback resistor instead of a negative-feedback capacitor in a signal amplifying apparatus thereof to minimize a leakage current, circuit noise, and a photoelectric accumulation effect at a high speed, so that an improved image may be obtained.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括PCD装置的光子计数检测（PCD）装置和射线照相成像装置。 PCD装置在其信号放大装置中包括负反馈电阻器而不是负反馈电容器，以使得高速度的漏电流，电路噪声和光电积累效应最小化，从而可以获得改进的图像。

公开(公告)号：US20150061735A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14288818

申请日：2014-05-28

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Kang-Ho LEE ,  Young KIM ,  Jin-Myoung KIM ,  Jae-chul PARK

IPC: G01T1/17

CPC classification number: G01T1/24

Abstract: A voltage reset method may include: acquiring a voltage that is changed with time by using an input photon; determining a timing for resetting the acquired voltage by using time information in a period where the acquired voltage increases; and/or resetting the acquired voltage on a basis of the determined voltage reset timing. A voltage reset apparatus may include: an acquisition unit configured to acquire a voltage that is changed with time by using an input photon; a determination unit configured to determine a timing for resetting the acquired voltage by using time information in a period where the acquired voltage increases; and/or a reset unit configured to reset the acquired voltage on a basis of the determined voltage reset timing.

Abstract translation: 电压复位方法可以包括：通过使用输入光子获取随时间变化的电压; 通过在获取的电压增加的时段中使用时间信息来确定用于重置所获取的电压的定时; 和/或基于所确定的电压复位定时来重置所获取的电压。 电压复位装置可以包括：获取单元，被配置为通过使用输入光子获取随时间改变的电压; 确定单元，被配置为通过在获取的电压增加的时段中使用时间信息来确定用于重置所获取的电压的定时; 和/或复位单元，其被配置为基于所确定的电压复位定时来复位所获取的电压。

公开(公告)号：US20130168563A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13728013

申请日：2012-12-27

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Sun-il KIM ,  Jae-chul PARK ,  Sang-wook KIM ,  Chang-jung KIM

IPC: G01T1/16 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: G01T1/16 ,  G01T1/243 ,  H01L27/14676 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/119 ,  H01L31/18 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A multi-energy radiation detector may include an array substrate including a plurality of unit circuits, and/or a photoelectric conversion layer on the array substrate. The photoelectric conversion layer may include a plurality of regions having thicknesses different from each other. A method of manufacturing a multi-energy radiation detector may include forming gate and first electrodes by forming and patterning a first metal layer on a substrate; forming an insulating layer on the gate and first electrodes; forming a channel layer by forming and patterning a semiconductor layer on the insulating layer; forming source, drain, and second electrodes by forming and patterning a second metal layer on the channel layer; forming a passivation layer to cover the source, drain, and second electrodes; forming a first photoelectric conversion layer on the passivation layer; and/or forming a second photoelectric conversion layer on part of the first photoelectric conversion layer.

Abstract translation: 多能量辐射检测器可以包括阵列基板，其包括多个单元电路，和/或阵列基板上的光电转换层。 光电转换层可以包括具有彼此不同的厚度的多个区域。 制造多能量辐射检测器的方法可以包括通过在衬底上形成和图案化第一金属层来形成栅极和第一电极; 在栅极和第一电极上形成绝缘层; 通过在所述绝缘层上形成和图案化半导体层来形成沟道层; 通过在沟道层上形成和构图第二金属层来形成源极，漏极和第二电极; 形成钝化层以覆盖源极，漏极和第二电极; 在钝化层上形成第一光电转换层; 和/或在第一光电转换层的一部分上形成第二光电转换层。

公开(公告)号：US20150123712A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：US14456487

申请日：2014-08-11

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jin-Myoung KIM ,  Kang-Ho LEE ,  Jae-chul PARK

IPC: G05F1/625

CPC classification number: H02M3/1584 ,  G01T1/247 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02M2003/1586

Abstract: Disclosed is a voltage obtaining apparatus. The voltage obtaining apparatus includes a plurality of conversion units, which are connected to each other in parallel and respectively convert charge packets into voltages, and a control unit that controls a timing when the charge packets are respectively input to the plurality of conversion units. The control unit is configured to control the timing so that a corresponding charge packet is input to an nth conversion unit (where n denotes number of the conversion units) at a timing when an operation of an (n−1)th conversion unit is ended.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电压获取装置。 电压获取装置包括并联连接并分别将电荷分组转换为电压的多个转换单元，以及控制单元，其控制当充电分组被分别输入到多个转换单元时的定时。 控制单元被配置为在第（n-1）个转换单元的操作结束的定时处控制定时，使得相应的充电分组被输入到第n个转换单元（其中n表示转换单元的数量） 。

公开(公告)号：US20150108355A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14455340

申请日：2014-08-08

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Kang-Ho LEE ,  Jin-Myoung KIM ,  Jae-chul PARK

IPC: H04N5/378 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01T1/208

CPC classification number: G01N23/04 ,  H04N5/32

Abstract: Disclosed are a charge sensitive amplifier, a detector and an X-ray photographing apparatus including the same. The charge sensitive amplifier includes an amplification unit that amplifies an electric charge input thereto, a capacitor that has one end of the capacitor, connected to an input terminal of the amplification unit, and the other end connected to an output terminal of the amplification unit, and a buffer unit that has an input terminal and an output terminal which is connected to the input terminal of the amplification unit and the one end of the capacitor. Impedance at the input terminal of the buffer unit is lower than impedance at the output terminal of the buffer unit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电荷敏感放大器，检测器和包括该电荷敏感放大器的X射线摄影装置。 电荷敏感放大器包括放大其中输入的电荷的放大单元，电容器的一端连接到放大单元的输入端，另一端连接到放大单元的输出端， 以及具有连接到放大单元的输入端和电容器的一端的输入端和输出端的缓冲单元。 缓冲单元输入端的阻抗低于缓冲单元输出端的阻抗。

公开(公告)号：US20140210035A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14017787

申请日：2013-09-04

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jae-chul PARK ,  Young KIM ,  Chae-hun LEE ,  Yong-woo JEON ,  Chang-jung KIM

IPC: H01L31/105

CPC classification number: H01L31/105 ,  G01T1/2018 ,  G01T1/208 ,  H01L27/1446 ,  H01L27/14658 ,  H01L31/103 ,  H01L31/107

Abstract: A silicon photomultiplier detector cell may include a photodiode region and a readout circuit region formed on a same substrate. The photodiode region may include a first semiconductor layer exposed on a surface of the silicon photomultiplier detector cell and doped with first type impurities; a second semiconductor layer doped with second type impurities; and/or a first epitaxial layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The first epitaxial layer may contact the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The first epitaxial layer may be doped with the first type impurities at a concentration lower than a concentration of the first type impurities of the first semiconductor layer.

Abstract translation: 硅光电倍增管检测器单元可以包括形成在同一衬底上的光电二极管区域和读出电路区域。 光电二极管区域可以包括暴露在硅光电倍增管检测器单元的表面上并掺杂有第一类型杂质的第一半导体层; 掺杂有第二类型杂质的第二半导体层; 和/或在第一半导体层和第二半导体层之间的第一外延层。 第一外延层可以接触第一半导体层和第二半导体层。 第一外延层可以以低于第一半导体层的第一类型杂质的浓度的浓度掺杂第一类型的杂质。