US6185274B1
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Image detecting device and an X-ray imaging system
Assignee: Canon Medical Systems Corp
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Filing: 1999-03-10
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Granted: 2001-02-06
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Expires: 2019-03-10
Abstract
Abstract An image detecting device has a large dynamic range that deals with a plurality of image detecting modes. The image detecting device is composed of pixels e (i, j) arranged in a matrix array. Each pixel has a photoelectric element. In each pixel, a capacitor 102 and a protecting diode 103 are disposed. The capacitor 102 stores electric charge corresponding to the intensity of penetrated light to the relevant pixel. The protecting diode limits the capacitance. A bias voltage is supplied to the protecting diode 103 through a bias line Bias. The bias voltage is adjusted by a bias voltage controlling system 133 corresponding to the frame rate. Thus, the influence of a leak current in the off-state of the protecting diode 103 can be alleviated against electric charge stored in the capacitor 102 . Consequently, an image with a high S/N ratio can be obtained regardless of the frame rate.
Inventors
- 👤 Akira Kinno
- 👤 Masaki Atsuta
- 👤 Takuya Sakaguchi
- 👤 Manabu Tanaka
- 👤 Mitsushi Ikeda
- 👤 Kouhei Suzuki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:17
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01T; G01T1/00; G01T1/29; G01T1/2914; G01T1/2921; G01T1/2928; H; H04; H04N; H04N25/00; H04N25/70; H04N25/76; H04N25/77; H04N25/78
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
An image detecting device, comprising: photoelectric elements arranged in a matrix array, respective photoelectric elements having a capacity capable of storing electric charge corresponding to a dose of irradiation; a protecting element intervened between the capacitor and a bias line supplying a bias voltage; a scanning circuit configured to apply a scanning signal to a scan line; and a switching element, intervened between each of the photoelectric elements and a signal line, configured to supply the electric charge stored in the capacitor to the signal line when the switching element is conducting, the switching element being controlled by the scanning signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
An image detecting device, comprising: photoelectric elements arranged in a matrix array, respective photoelectric elements having a capacity capable of storing electric charge corresponding to a dose of irradiation; a protecting element intervened between the capacitor and a bias line supplying a bias voltage; a scanning circuit configured to apply a scanning signal to a scan line; and a switching element, intervened between each of the photoelectric elements and a signal line, configured to supply the electric charge stored in the capacitor to the signal line when the switching element is conducting, the switching element being controlled by the scanning signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An image detecting device as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising: a bias voltage controlling system connected to the bias line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
An image detecting device as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising: a selecting circuit configured to select a frequency of the scanning signal, a level of the bias voltage being adjusted corresponding to the frequency of the scanning signal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
An image detecting device as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising: an outputting circuit configured to output a signal from the signal line, the signal corresponding to the electric charge stored in the capacitor; and an amplifying circuit configured to amplify a level of the signal corresponding to a frequency of the scanning signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
An image detecting device as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising: an outputting circuit configured to output a signal from the signal line, wherein the electric charge is supplied from the capacitor via the switching element; and an amplifying circuit configured to am plify a level of the signal corresponding to the dose of irradiation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
An image detecting device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the respective photoelectric elements are capable of directly converting the irradiation to the electric charge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
An image detecting device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the respective photoelectric elements are capable of inducing the charge when irradiated by X-ray.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
An image detecting device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein respective photoelectric elements have a photoconductor made of at least one material selected from a-Se (amorphous selenium), PbI 2 , TlBr and ZnCdTe.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
An image detecting device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the protecting element is a thin film transistor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
An image detecting device as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the protecting element is a diode.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
130 words
An X-ray imaging system, comprising: at least one X-ray source; a radiation control circuit configured to control a radiating intensity of an X-ray; at least one photoelectric element having a capacitor capable of storing electric charge corresponding to a dose of the X-ray when the photoelectric element is irradiated, the photoelectric element being arranged in a matrix array; a protecting element intervened between the capacitor and a bias line suppling a bias voltage; a scanning circuit configured to apply a scanning signal to a scan line; and a switching element, intervened between each of the photoelectric elements and a signal line, configured to supply the electric charge stored in the capacitor to the signal line when the switching element is on, the switching element being controlled by the scanning signal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
130 words
An X-ray imaging system, comprising: at least one X-ray source; a radiation control circuit configured to control a radiating intensity of an X-ray; at least one photoelectric element having a capacitor capable of storing electric charge corresponding to a dose of the X-ray when the photoelectric element is irradiated, the photoelectric element being arranged in a matrix array; a protecting element intervened between the capacitor and a bias line suppling a bias voltage; a scanning circuit configured to apply a scanning signal to a scan line; and a switching element, intervened between each of the photoelectric elements and a signal line, configured to supply the electric charge stored in the capacitor to the signal line when the switching element is on, the switching element being controlled by the scanning signal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
An X-ray imaging system as set forth in claim 11 , wherein the protecting element is controlled corresponding to the radiating intensity of the X-ray.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
44 words
An X-ray imaging system as set forth in claim 11 , wherein a control circuit applies the bias voltage to the bias line connected to the protecting element, a level of the bias voltage being controlled corresponding to a radiating intensity of the X-ray.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
41 words
An X-ray imaging system as set forth in claim 11 , further comprising: a selecting circuit configured to select a frequency of the scanning signal, the frequency of the scanning signal being controlled corresponding to the radiating intensity of the X-ray.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
43 words
An X-ray imaging system as set forth in claim 11 , further comprising: a selecting circuit configured to select a frequency of the scanning signal, wherein the radiating intensity of the X-ray is controlled corresponding to the frequency of the scanning signal selected.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
64 words
An X-ray imaging system as set forth in claim 11 , further comprising: an outputting element confred to output a signal from a signal line, the signal corresponding to the electric charge supplied to the signal line from the capacitor via the switching element; and an amplifying circuit configured to amplifv a level of the signal corresponding to the radiating intensity of the X-ray.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
152 words
An X-ray imaging system, comprising: at least one device radiating X-ray; a first image detecting device comprising at least one first photoelectric element having a first capacitor capable of storing electric charge corresponding to a dose of the X-ray when the photoelectric element is irradiated; a second image detecting device comprising at least one second photoelectric element having a second capacitor capable of storing the electric charge corresponding to the dose of the X-ray when the photoelectric element is irradiated; a control circuit configured to control a first detecting period for storing the electric charge to the first capacitor, a second detecting period for storing the electric charge to the second capacitor, the first detecting period and the second detecting period being exclusively set; and a source configured to supply a ground potential to the first capacitor during the second detecting period and to the second capacitor during the first detecting period.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
152 words
An X-ray imaging system, comprising: at least one device radiating X-ray; a first image detecting device comprising at least one first photoelectric element having a first capacitor capable of storing electric charge corresponding to a dose of the X-ray when the photoelectric element is irradiated; a second image detecting device comprising at least one second photoelectric element having a second capacitor capable of storing the electric charge corresponding to the dose of the X-ray when the photoelectric element is irradiated; a control circuit configured to control a first detecting period for storing the electric charge to the first capacitor, a second detecting period for storing the electric charge to the second capacitor, the first detecting period and the second detecting period being exclusively set; and a source configured to supply a ground potential to the first capacitor during the second detecting period and to the second capacitor during the first detecting period.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
75 words
An X-ray imaging system as set forth in claim 17 , wherein the first image detecting device has at least one first bias line connected to the first capacitor, the ground potential being supplied to the first capacitor via the first bias line, wherein the second image detecting device has at least one second bias line connected to the second capacitor, the ground potential being supplied to the second capacitor via the second bias line.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
172 words
An imaging detecting device, comprising: first photoelectric elements and second photoelectric elements arranged in a matrix array, at least one first scan line and at least one second scan line arranged alternately; a scanning driver for supplying scanning signals to the first scan line and the second scan line; first switching elements intervened between respective first photoelectric elements and the first scan line; second switching elements intervened between respective second photoelectric elements and the second scan line; and a scanning circuit controlling the scanning driver, the scanning driver supplying a first signal for enabling the first switching elements to be on during a first period, for enabling the second switching elements to be on during a second period, at least one part of the first period and the second period being overlapped, a second signal for enabling the first switching elements to be off during the first period except the overlapped period, a third signal for enabling the second switching elements to be off during the second period except the overlapped period.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
172 words
An imaging detecting device, comprising: first photoelectric elements and second photoelectric elements arranged in a matrix array, at least one first scan line and at least one second scan line arranged alternately; a scanning driver for supplying scanning signals to the first scan line and the second scan line; first switching elements intervened between respective first photoelectric elements and the first scan line; second switching elements intervened between respective second photoelectric elements and the second scan line; and a scanning circuit controlling the scanning driver, the scanning driver supplying a first signal for enabling the first switching elements to be on during a first period, for enabling the second switching elements to be on during a second period, at least one part of the first period and the second period being overlapped, a second signal for enabling the first switching elements to be off during the first period except the overlapped period, a third signal for enabling the second switching elements to be off during the second period except the overlapped period.
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