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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7428297 | Methods and apparatus for e-beam scanning In one aspect, an x-ray scanning device is provided. The x-ray scanning device comprises a target adapted to convert electron-beam (e-beam) energy into x-ray energy, a detector array positioned to detect at least some x-rays emitted from the target, and a conveyer m... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7366374 | Multilayer optic device and an imaging system and method using same An optic device, system and method for imaging are described. The optic device includes a first solid phase layer having a first index of refraction with a first photon transmission property and a second solid phase layer having a second index of refraction with a s... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7332736 | Article comprising gated field emission structures with centralized nanowires and method for making the same This invention provides novel methods of fabricating novel gated field emission structures that include aligned nanowire electron emitters (individually or in small groups) localized in central regions within gate apertures. It also provides novel devices using nano... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332724 | Method and apparatus for acquiring radiation data Method and apparatus for sensing and acquiring radiation data comprises sensing radiation events with a multi-modality detector. The detector comprises solid state crystals forming a matrix of pixels which may be arranged in rows and columns, and has a radiation det... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7282717 | X-ray detector and X-ray examination apparatus using it An X-ray detector (5) comprises an X-ray-electric charge conversion film (21) for directly converting into charges an incident X-ray that has passed through a subject (2) and is received, and a charge information reading section (15) for ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7272208 | System and method for an adaptive morphology x-ray beam in an x-ray system The present invention provides for an x-ray system and method using dynamic automated spatial modulation of an x-ray beam. The system includes an x-ray source transmitting a spatially modulated beam towards an object to be imaged, an x-ray detector receiving the bea... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7231077 | Device and method for forming an image composed of a plurality of sub-areas The invention relates to a method of and a device for forming an image which is composed of a plurality of sub-areas, a read-out unit being associated with each sub-area and image data of adjoining image areas of neighboring sub-areas being evaluated in order to mit... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7231017 | Lobster eye X-ray imaging system and method of fabrication thereof A Lobster Eye X-ray Imaging System based on a unique Lobster Eye (LE) structure, X-ray generator, scintillator-based detector and cooled CCD (or Intensified CCD) for real-time, safe, staring Compton backscatter X-ray detection of objects hidden under ground, in cont... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7215805 | Method and apparatus for spiral scan computed tomography In a method for computed tomography and a computed tomography apparatus for scanning a subject with a conical ray beam emanating from a focus that detects a matrix-like detector array, the focus is moved relative to the subject on a spiral path around a system axis,... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7202475 | Rapid defect composition mapping using multiple X-ray emission perspective detection scheme Disclosed are methods and apparatus for characterizing defects by using X-ray emission analysis techniques. The X-rays are emitted in response to an impinging beam, such as an electron beam, directed towards the sample surface where a defect resides. It may also be ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7199663 | Use of analog-valued floating-gate transistors for parallel and serial signal processing Analog-valued floating-gate transistors are used as trimmable circuit components for modifying and/or controlling the gain, phase, offset, frequency response, current consumption, and/or transfer function of signal pathways in parallel and/or serial processing circu... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7187237 | Use of analog-valued floating-gate transistors for parallel and serial signal processing Analog-valued floating-gate transistors are used as trimmable circuit components for modifying and/or controlling the gain, phase, offset, frequency response, current consumption, and/or transfer function of signal pathways in parallel and/or serial processing circu... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175345 | Dental x-ray apparatus A dental x-ray apparatus (10) includes a tube head (11) formed from a cast zinc material. Structural components of tube head (11) include such component (20) formed from a plastic material impregnated with a high molecular weight substanc... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7148613 | Source for energetic electrons There is described, for example, a generally cylindrical generator of energetic electrons that releases electrons from a vacuum enclosure into a surrounding space including into the atmosphere where the electrons may be used for a variety of applications including c... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7145348 | Sensor device with coated electric wire shielding A coated electric wire is wound around a detection circuit in a planar manner for the purpose of electrostatic shield. This winding is performed, for example, spirally in a single layer. In the case where there are further provided a detection circuit board includin... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140877 | System and method for positioning teeth A method to create a digital model of a patient's teeth includes creating an impression of the patient's teeth; and scanning the impression using an X-ray source to generate the digital model. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7136453 | Apparatus for imaging objects on the remote side of a barrier using radiation Apparatus (1) for imaging an object (4) on the remote side of a barrier (6). The apparatus has source means (2) for scanning the object (4) through the barrier (6) with radiation and mask means (8) having at a least o... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7110500 | Multiple energy x-ray source and inspection apparatus employing same A multiple energy x-ray source capable of rapidly generating and delivering x-rays in the form of successive pulses that alternate between at least two different energy levels, as well as a multiple energy x-ray inspection apparatus for inspecting moving objects tha... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7106830 | 3D x-ray system adapted for high speed scanning of large articles A system for forming an image of an object. The system includes a first scanning x-ray source for generating x-rays that diverge from a source point along a first scan path, the point being variable and determined by an input signal provided by a controller. A plura... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7082187 | Radiological image detection system for a scanning X-ray generator The invention involves a radiological image detection system capable of cooperating with a scanning X-ray generator designed to produce X-ray radiation scanning a surface to be imaged. The scanning X-ray radiation irradiates, portion after portion, the surface to be... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7061324 | Use of analog-valued floating-gate transistors for parallel and serial signal processing Analog-valued floating-gate transistors are used as trimmable circuit components for modifying and/or controlling the gain, phase, offset, frequency response, current consumption, and/or transfer function of signal pathways in parallel and/or serial processing circu... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7038544 | Use of analog-valued floating-gate transistors for parallel and serial signal processing Analog-valued floating-gate transistors are used as trimmable circuit components for modifying and/or controlling the gain, phase, offset, frequency response, current consumption, and/or transfer function of signal pathways in parallel and/or serial processing circu... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7035377 | X-ray generator and adjusting method of the same To solve a difference in an emitting directions by switching the types of X-rays. An X-ray generator comprises: an anticathode unit 3 in which a plurality of anticathode parts 2 (2A and 2B) that emit X-rays by collision of thermoelectrons... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7023950 | Method and apparatus for determining the position of an x-ray cone beam produced by a scanning electron beam A Laminography system with x-ray source and a detector assembly. The x-ray source uses a narrow, deflected pencil beam to scan to a linear target. An x-ray cone beam detected by the detector assembly is produced where the electron beam strikes the target. The target... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7012266 | MEMS-based two-dimensional e-beam nano lithography device and method for making the same In accordance with the present invention, apparatus for performing electron beam lithography on selected portions of a substrate having a resist covered surface comprises a plurality of nanoscale electron emitters for emitting directional beams of electrons and, for... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6998689 | Fluid delivery for scanning probe microscopy The following invention pertains to the introduction of a gas (or fluid) around a SPM probe or nanotool™ to control chemical activity e.g. oxygen to promote oxidation, argon to inhibit oxidation or clean dry air (CDA) to inhibit moisture to control static charging... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6999609 | Device and method for forming an image composed of a plurality of sub-areas The invention relates to a method of and a device for forming an image which is composed of a plurality of sub-areas, a read-out unit being associated with each sub-area and image data of adjoining image areas of neighboring sub-areas being evaluated in order to mit... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6975752 | Imaging system including detector framing node An imaging system includes a programmable detector framing node controlling generation of radiation and controlling radioscopic image detection. Radioscopic image data is acquired and communicated independently of a host computer operating system. The detector frami... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6970586 | Detector framing node architecture to communicate image data A detector framing node controls generation of radiation and radioscopic image detection Radioscopic image data is acquired and communicated independently of a host computer operating system. The detector framing node controls events in real time according to an eve... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6954515 | Radiation sources and radiation scanning systems with improved uniformity of radiation intensity A radiation source is disclosed comprising a source of charged particles that travel along a path. Target material lies along the path to generate radiation upon impact by the beam. A magnet is provided to deflect the beam prior to impacting the target. The magnet m... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6949752 | Electron beam apparatus and high-voltage discharge prevention method Disclosed is an electron beam apparatus and method which can retain the state that minimizes the amount of water content contained at a gap between a high-voltage cable and a high-voltage introduction insulator to thereby prevent creation of high-voltage discharge a... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945694 | Dental X-ray apparatus A dental x-ray apparatus (10) includes a tube head (11) formed from a cast zinc material. Structural components of tube head (11) include such component (20) formed from a plastic material impregnated with a high molecular weight substanc... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6923950 | System and method for radiographic imaging of tissue System and method for radiographic imaging of tissue using a non-radioactive, radio-opaque imaging agent that accumulates intracellularly in tissue in proportion to its functional, or physiological, activity. In one embodiment, the imaging agent is a cell-membrane p... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6920238 | Precision imaging system An imaging system is disclosed for use in low-light environments or environments where low-levels of such radiation is desirable. Examples of such environments are night photography, laparoscopy, and mammography. In the case of radiation that is other than visible l... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6901159 | Communication of image data from image detector to host computer An imaging system includes a programmable detector framing node controlling generation of radiation and controlling radioscopic image detection. Radioscopic image data is acquired by the detector framing node and communicated to a host memory of a host computer inde... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6421420 | Method and apparatus for generating sequential beams of penetrating radiation An apparatus and method for generating electronically steerable beams of sequential penetrating radiation. Charged particles from a source are formed into a beam and accelerated to a target. Electromagnetic radiation generated by the target is emitted wit... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6183139 | X-ray scanning method and apparatus A method for scanning an x-ray target in a reverse geometry x-ray imaging system with a charged particle beam is disclosed. An aspect of the invention is directed to scanning patterns for moving an electron beam across the target assembly to generate x-ra... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6009146 | MeVScan transmission x-ray and x-ray system utilizing a stationary collimator method and apparatus High energy scanning apparatus including a high voltage electrostatic generator and particle accelerator. A variable-trajectory electron beam is converted to a photon beam and collimated by a stationary collimator having a plurality of photon-passing slit... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5930330 | Method and apparatus for multitaxis scanning system The invention discloses a MultiAxis Scanning System for x-ray imaging in which a reverse geometry source of x-ray (e.g. a raster-scanned electron beam) and a two-dimensional digital detector are used. The system has several advantages, including providing... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5684720 | Method and apparatus for adaptively producing noise-reduced digital image sequences In a method and apparatus for adaptive noise reduction of digital image sequences an input sequence of images obtained from a subject is subjected to pixel-by-pixel, temporal low-pass filtering, with the sequence of filter coefficients for this temporal l... | 11/04/1997 |
