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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 23, 2010
Dong-goo Kang, Suwon-si, KR;
Seong-deok Lee, Suwon-si, KR;
Young-hun Sung, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Jong-ha Lee, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Sung-su Kim, Yongin-si, KR;
Seok-min Han, Seongnam-si, KR;
Dong-Goo Kang, Suwon-si, KR;
Seong-Deok Lee, Suwon-si, KR;
Young-Hun Sung, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Jong-Ha Lee, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Sung-Su Kim, Yongin-si, KR;
Seok-Min Han, Seongnam-si, KR;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, KR;
Abstract
An X-ray imaging apparatus and method for reducing X-ray scattering are provided. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray source, a collimator, a detector, and a controller. The X-ray source emits X-rays, the collimator collimates the X-rays into an X-ray beam, and the detector may include a two-dimensional array of pixels. The controller controls the collimator such that the X-ray beam scans a subject while moving over time. In addition, the controller operates the detector to only operate pixels at an exposure area of the detector where the X-ray beam arrives without scattering such that photocharges generated due to the X-ray exposure can be accumulated and stored in the pixels.