Abstract: Spatially patterned light-blocking layers for radiation imaging detectors are described. Embodiments comprise spatially patterned light-blocking layers for an amorphous silicon flat panel x-ray detector, wherein the spatially patterned light-blocking layer blocks light from a predetermined number of switching elements in the detector, wherein the predetermined number comprises less than all of the switching elements in the detector. These light-blocking layers may block light from each switching element in a predetermined arrangement of switching elements that are read out last, or in any other suitable pattern.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 10, 2003
Date of Patent:
July 25, 2006
Assignee:
GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
Inventors:
Paul Richard Granfors, Richard Aufrichtig, Douglas Albagli