Imaging assembly and inspection method

Details Imaging assembly and inspection method Imaging assembly and inspection method

2007-08-29

2009-06-16

Porta, David P (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiation responsive nonelectric signalling

Luminescent device

C250S358100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07547895

ABSTRACT:
An adaptable imaging assembly is provided. The adaptable imaging assembly includes a free-standing phosphor film configured to receive incident radiation and to emit corresponding optical signals. An electronic device is coupled to the free-standing phosphor film. The electronic device is configured to receive the optical signals from the free-standing phosphor film and to generate an imaging signal. A free-standing phosphor film is also provided and includes x-ray phosphor particles dispersed in a silicone binder. A method for inspecting a component is also provided and includes exposing the component and a free-standing phosphor film to radiation, generating corresponding optical signals with the free standing phosphor film, receiving the optical signals with an electronic device coupled to the free-standing phosphor film and generating an imaging signal using the electronic device.

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