Patent ID: 7105828
Filing Date: 2006-09-12
Classification: G01T,H04N

Abstract:
1. A hybrid x-ray detector for use in imaging an object, comprising: a first detector that is adapted to receive x-rays, said first detector absorbs a first portion of said x-rays and allows a second portion of said x-rays to pass through said first detector; and a second detector that is adapted to receive said second portion of said x-rays; wherein one of said detectors is an energy integrating detector configured to provide a high resolution image giving a principal view of the exposed object in response to said x-rays, and the other of said detectors is an en discriminating detector configured to distinguish the energy spectrum of said x-rays incident thereon and to provide additional characterization information to said high resolution image in response to the same said x-rays; and wherein said first and second detectors are arranged to be used together in a one-shot exposure to said x-rays.