Confocal scanner system and method

Details Confocal scanner system and method Confocal scanner system and method

2006-07-11

2006-07-11

Porta, David (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Source with recording detector

Using a stimulable phosphor

Reexamination Certificate

active

07075100

ABSTRACT:
A radiation image that has been stored in an image plate (19), such as a photostimulable phosphor screen is read by stimulating an information-bearing target area (13) with stimulating light (1). The information bearing target area responds to this stimulation by emitting information-bearing light (2) and reflecting backscatter light (3). The combination (4) of information-bearing light and backscatter light is collimated, allowing efficient rejection of backscatter light. The information-bearing light is subsequently focused onto an information receiving target (17), such as a charge-coupled device (CCD).

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