PHOTON COUNTING DEVICE AND PHOTON COUNTING METHOD

DE602018091757T2Active Publication Date: 2026-06-10HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS KK
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Application Number
DE602018091757
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2018-06-18
Publication Date
2026-06-10
Estimated Expiration
2038-06-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Photon counting accuracy is degraded in CMOS image sensors due to readout noise, gain, and offset value variations among pixels, which hinder accurate photon discrimination during binning processes.

Method used

A photon counting device and method that includes a CMOS image sensor with a correction unit to adjust digital values based on common gain and offset values, using a computer to correct and convert digital values to photon counts, thereby minimizing the impact of pixel variations.

Benefits of technology

The solution effectively curbs the degradation of photon counting accuracy by ensuring consistent digital value corrections, allowing precise photon counting with reduced readout noise and improved discrimination between electron counts.

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