Multiple Screen Detection Systems
First Claim
1. A detection system for detecting electromagnetic radiation comprising:
- an enclosure having four adjacent walls, connected to each other at an angle and forming a rectangle and interior portion of the enclosure;
a front side area and a back side area formed from the four adjacent walls and located at each end of the enclosure;
at least two screens, wherein each screen further comprises an active area for receiving and converting electromagnetic radiation into light; and
a photodetector, positioned in the interior portion of the enclosure, having an active area responsive to the light.
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Abstract
The present invention is a detection system and method for using the detection system in radiant energy imaging systems. In particular, the present invention is an improved detection system employing multiple screens for greater detection efficiency. And more particularly, the present invention is a detection system for detecting electromagnetic radiation having an enclosure having four adjacent walls, connected to each other at an angle and forming a rectangle and interior portion of the enclosure, a front side area and a back side area formed from the four adjacent walls and located at each end of the enclosure, at least two screens, that further include an active area for receiving and converting electromagnetic radiation into light, and a photodetector, positioned in the interior portion of the enclosure, having an active area responsive to the light.
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17 Claims
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1. A detection system for detecting electromagnetic radiation comprising:
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an enclosure having four adjacent walls, connected to each other at an angle and forming a rectangle and interior portion of the enclosure; a front side area and a back side area formed from the four adjacent walls and located at each end of the enclosure; at least two screens, wherein each screen further comprises an active area for receiving and converting electromagnetic radiation into light; and a photodetector, positioned in the interior portion of the enclosure, having an active area responsive to the light. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A radiant energy imaging system comprising:
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a radiation source; a detection system, comprising i) an enclosure having four adjacent walls, connected to each other at an angle and forming a rectangle and interior portion of the enclosure;
ii) a front side area and a back side area formed from the four adjacent walls and located at each end of the enclosure;
iii) at least two screens, wherein each screen further comprises an active area for receiving and converting electromagnetic radiation into light; and
iv) a photodetector, positioned in the interior of the enclosure, having an active area responsive to the light;an image processor for receiving signals from the photodetector and generating an image; and a display for displaying the image generated. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. A detection system for detecting electromagnetic radiation comprising:
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an enclosure having four adjacent walls, connected to each other at an angle and forming a rectangle and interior portion of the enclosure; a front side area and a back side area formed from the four adjacent walls and located at each end of the enclosure; a screen located in the front side area, further comprising an active area for receiving and converting electromagnetic radiation into light; at least one screen located in the interior portion of the enclosure; and a photodetector, positioned in the interior of the enclosure, having an active area responsive to the light.
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