X-ray sensor array
CA 2012972 C · Owner: Electromed International Ltd. · Inventors: Beland, Robert; Chartier, Yves
Overview
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A plurality of phototransistors are connected in a matrix of rows and columns. Light falling on the phototransistors discharges the interelectrode capacitance between the emitter and collector of each phototransistor. Each phototransistor is permitted to discharge for a given period of time. A current source then charges the interelectrode capacitance back to its original level. The amount of time taken to recharge the interelectrode capacitance is a function of the intensity of the light falling on that phototransistor.
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- Filed March 23, 1990 and granted October 12, 1999. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 23, 2010.
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