Solid state detector for recording x-ray images

• US 20060284602A1
• Filed: 06/12/2006
• Published: 12/21/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 06/13/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Siemens AG
• Original Assignee: Siemens AG
• Inventors: Spahn, Martin
• Granted Patent: US 7,622,889 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 320/166
• CPC Class Codes: G03B 42/02 using X-rays
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 136/293 Circuits

Abstract

In order to simplify the usability of solid state detectors, in particular mobile and wireless solid state detectors, a solid state detector is disclosed for recording X-ray images. The detector includes a structurally integrated photovoltaic power supply device. According to one configuration, the solid state detector includes an accumulator and the accumulator is rechargeable by the photovoltaic power supply device, for example by integrated solar cells.

Claims

1. A solid state detector to record X-ray images, comprising a structurally integrated photovoltaic power supply device.

2. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the solid state detector is designed as a mobile solid state detector.

3. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the solid state detector is designed as a wireless solid state detector.

4. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power supply device includes a rechargeable accumulator.

5. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 4, wherein the accumulator is rechargeable by the photovoltaic power supply device.

6. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power supply device includes at least one solar cell.

7. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power supply device includes a plurality of solar cells, combined to form a solar panel.

8. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 7, wherein at least one solar panel is arranged on a rear side of the solid state detector.

9. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the solid state detector includes a position sensor for determining the position of the solid state detector.

10. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one solar panel is arranged on a front side of the solid state detector.

11. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the solid state detector includes a position sensor in the form of a gravitation sensor, for determining the position of the solid state detector.

12. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 6, wherein the power supply device includes a plurality of solar cells, combined to form a solar panel.

13. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 12, wherein at least one solar panel is arranged on a rear side of the solid state detector.

14. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 6, wherein at least one solar panel is arranged on a front side of the solid state detector.

15. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 12, wherein at least one solar panel is arranged on a front side of the solid state detector.

16. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 13, wherein at least one solar panel is arranged on a front side of the solid state detector.

17. A solid state detector to record X-ray images, comprising:

an accumulator; and

photovoltaic power supply means for recharging the accumulator.

18. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 17, wherein the photovoltaic power supply means includes at least one integrated solar cell.

19. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 17, further comprising means for determining the position of the solid state detector.

20. The solid state detector as claimed in claim 17, wherein the photovoltaic power supply means includes a plurality of solar cells, combined to form a solar panel.