Patent ID: 7019297
Filing Date: 2006-03-28
Classification: B33Y,G01T

Abstract:
1. A detector array for use in association with an imaging device, said detector array comprising: an M×N array of scintillator elements positioned within the imaging device such that radiation within the imaging device impinges upon said array of scintillator elements, and whereby a location of impingement of radiation within each of said array of scintillator elements is ascertainable; a plurality of reflective light partitions interposed between selected of said scintillator elements, at least one of said plurality of reflective light partitions defining a first height, and at least one of said plurality of reflective light partitions defining a second height; an air gap defined between adjacent scintillator elements; and a mechanism for maintaining a relative position of each of said array of scintillator elements with respect to each of said array of scintillator elements.