公开(公告)号：US08822939B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US13323187

申请日：2011-12-12

Applicant: Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Keigo Yokoyama ,  Masato Ofuji ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Hiroshi Wayama

Inventor： Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Keigo Yokoyama ,  Masato Ofuji ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Hiroshi Wayama

IPC: G01G5/00 ,  H01L27/146 ,  G09G3/36

CPC classification number: H01L27/14663 ,  G09G3/3659

Abstract: A matrix substrate which realizes high operation speed and high reliability and which is capable of obtaining a high-quality image while the number of connection terminals is limited is provided. The matrix substrate includes pixels arranged in a matrix, N driving lines arranged in a row direction, P connection terminals where P is less than N, a demultiplexer which is disposed between the connection terminals and the driving lines and which includes first polycrystalline semiconductor TFTs and first connection terminals. The demultiplexer further includes second polycrystalline semiconductor TFTs and the second control lines used to maintain the driving lines to have non-selection voltages which bring the pixels to non-selection states between one of the connection terminals and two or more of the driving lines.

Abstract translation: 提供实现高操作速度和高可靠性并且能够在连接端子数量受限的同时获得高质量图像的矩阵基板。 矩阵基板包括排列成矩阵的像素，排列成行方向的N个驱动线，P小于N的P个连接端子，配置在连接端子与驱动线之间并且包括第一多晶半导体TFT的多路分离器， 第一连接端子。 解复用器还包括第二多晶半导体TFT和第二控制线，其用于将驱动线保持为具有非选择电压，这些非选择电压将像素连接到一个连接端子和两个或更多个驱动线之间的非选择状态。

公开(公告)号：US08785873B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13049975

申请日：2011-03-17

Applicant: Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Takamasa Ishii ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Kentaro Fujiyoshi

Inventor： Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Takamasa Ishii ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Kentaro Fujiyoshi

IPC: G01T1/20

CPC classification number: H01L27/14663 ,  H01L27/14665 ,  H01L31/18

Abstract: A detection apparatus comprising a substrate; a switching element arranged over the substrate and including a plurality of electrodes; a conductive line arranged over the substrate and electrically connected to a first electrode of the plurality of electrodes of the switching element; and a conversion element including a semiconductor layer arranged over the switching element and the conductive line and arranged between two electrodes, one electrode of the two electrodes being electrically connected to a second electrode of the plurality of electrodes of the switching element, is provided. The one electrode of the conversion element is arranged over the switching element and the conductive line through a space formed between the one electrode and the first electrode of the switching element or between the one electrode and the conductive line.

Abstract translation: 一种检测装置，包括：基板; 布置在所述基板上并包括多个电极的开关元件; 布置在所述基板上并与所述开关元件的所述多个电极中的第一电极电连接的导电线; 以及转换元件，其包括布置在所述开关元件和所述导电线上并且布置在两个电极之间的半导体层，所述两个电极的一个电极电连接到所述开关元件的所述多个电极中的第二电极。 转换元件的一个电极通过形成在开关元件的一个电极和第一电极之间的空间或者在一个电极和导电线之间的空间设置在开关元件和导线之上。

公开(公告)号：US08680478B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13544105

申请日：2012-07-09

Applicant: Masato Ofuji ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Keigo Yokoyama ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Hiroshi Wayama

Inventor： Masato Ofuji ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Keigo Yokoyama ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Hiroshi Wayama

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01T1/00 ,  H04N3/14 ,  H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/3765 ,  H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/14663 ,  H01L27/14692 ,  H04N5/32

Abstract: A detection apparatus includes a driving circuit unit in which a plurality of unit circuits each including a first circuit that supplies conducting voltage of a switch element of a pixel based on voltage included in a clock signal to a driving wire in accordance with an initiation signal and a second circuit that supplies non-conducting voltage of the switch element to the driving wire in accordance with a termination signal are provided for the plurality of corresponding driving wires and a control unit that supplies the clock signal to the driving circuit unit. The control unit supplies control voltage to the plurality of unit circuits, and each of the plurality of unit circuits further includes a third circuit that continues to supply the non-conducting voltage to the corresponding driving wire in accordance with the control voltage.

Abstract translation: 检测装置包括驱动电路单元，其中多个单元电路各自包括第一电路，该第一电路根据启动信号将基于时钟信号中包含的电压的像素的开关元件的导通电压提供给驱动线， 为多个相应的驱动线提供了根据终止信号将开关元件的非导通电压提供给驱动线的第二电路，以及将时钟信号提供给驱动电路单元的控制单元。 控制单元向多个单元电路提供控制电压，并且多个单元电路中的每一个还包括第三电路，其继续根据控制电压向相应的驱动线提供非导通电压。

公开(公告)号：US08586399B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US13477401

申请日：2012-05-22

Applicant: Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Masato Ofuji ,  Keigo Yokoyama ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Hiroshi Wayama

Inventor： Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Masato Ofuji ,  Keigo Yokoyama ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Hiroshi Wayama

IPC: H01L21/00

CPC classification number: H01L27/1461 ,  H01L27/1462 ,  H01L27/14676 ,  H01L27/14685 ,  H01L27/14692

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a detection device including pixels on a substrate, each pixel including a switch element and a conversion element including an impurity semiconductor layer on an electrode, which is disposed above the switch element and isolated per pixel, the switch element and the electrode being connected in a contact hole formed in a protection layer and an interlayer insulating layer, which are disposed between the switch elements and the electrodes, the method includes forming insulating members over the interlayer insulating layer between the electrodes in contact with the interlayer insulating layer, forming an impurity semiconductor film covering the insulating members and the electrodes, and forming a coating layer covering an area of the protection layer where an orthographically-projected image of a portion of the electrode is positioned, the portion including a level difference within the contact hole.

Abstract translation: 在制造包括衬底上的像素的检测装置的方法中，每个像素包括开关元件和包括电极上的杂质半导体层的转换元件，该电容器设置在开关元件上方并且每像素隔离开关元件和 电极被连接在形成在保护层和层间绝缘层中的接触孔中，所述接触孔设置在开关元件和电极之间，该方法包括在与层间绝缘层接触的电极之间的层间绝缘层上形成绝缘构件 形成覆盖所述绝缘构件和所述电极的杂质半导体膜，以及形成覆盖所述电极的一部分的正投影像的所述保护层的区域的覆盖层，所述部分包括所述触点内的电平差 孔。

公开(公告)号：US08492726B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US13296105

申请日：2011-11-14

Applicant: Keigo Yokoyama ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Hiroshi Wayama

Inventor： Keigo Yokoyama ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Hiroshi Wayama

IPC: G01T1/20

CPC classification number: G01T1/2928 ,  H01L27/14618 ,  H01L27/14632 ,  H01L27/14663 ,  H01L27/14676 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A radiation detection apparatus includes a scintillator configured to convert incident radiation into visible light, a photoelectric conversion unit and an electrically conductive member. The photoelectric conversion unit includes a two-dimensional array of pixels arranged on a substrate. Each pixel is configured to convert the visible light into an electric signal. The electrically conductive member is supplied with a fixed potential. The electrically conductive member, the substrate, the photoelectric conversion unit, and the scintillator are disposed in this order from the radiation-incident side of the radiation detection apparatus to the opposite side.

Abstract translation: 辐射检测装置包括被配置为将入射的辐射转换成可见光的闪烁体，光电转换单元和导电构件。 光电转换单元包括布置在基板上的二维像素阵列。 每个像素被配置为将可见光转换成电信号。 导电构件被提供固定电位。 导电构件，基板，光电转换单元和闪烁体以从放射线检测装置的辐射入射侧到相对侧的顺序设置。

公开(公告)号：US20130099093A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13610472

申请日：2012-09-11

Applicant: Jun Kawanabe ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Masato Ofuji ,  Keigo Yokoyama ,  Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Hiroshi Wayama

Inventor： Jun Kawanabe ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Masato Ofuji ,  Keigo Yokoyama ,  Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Hiroshi Wayama

IPC: G01J1/44 ,  H01L27/00

CPC classification number: H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/14665

Abstract: A detection apparatus includes a transistor disposed on a substrate, a conversion element disposed above the transistor and connected to the transistor, a capacitor connected in parallel with conversion element to the transistor, the capacitor including, between the substrate and the conversion element, an ohmic contact part connected to the conversion element, a semiconductor part connected to the ohmic contact part, and an electrically conductive part disposed at a location opposite to the semiconductor part and the ohmic contact part via an insulating layer, and a potential supplying unit configured to selectively supply a first electric potential to the electrically conductive part to accumulate charge carriers in the semiconductor part and a second electric potential to the electrically conductive part to deplete the semiconductor part. The detection apparatus configured in the above-described manner is capable of controlling pixel capacitance thereby achieving a high signal-to-noise ratio.

Abstract translation: 检测装置包括设置在基板上的晶体管，设置在晶体管上方并连接到晶体管的转换元件，与转换元件并联连接到晶体管的电容器，电容器包括在基板和转换元件之间的欧姆 连接到转换元件的接触部分，连接到欧姆接触部分的半导体部分和经由绝缘层设置在与半导体部分和欧姆接触部分相对的位置处的导电部分，以及电位供给单元，被配置为选择性地 向导电部分提供第一电位，以将半导体部件中的电荷载流子积累，并且向导电部件累积第二电位以耗尽半导体部件。 以上述方式配置的检测装置能够控制像素电容，从而实现高的信噪比。

公开(公告)号：US20120261581A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-18

申请号：US13444560

申请日：2012-04-11

Applicant: Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Keigo Yokoyama ,  Masato Ofuji ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Hiroshi Wayama

Inventor： Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Keigo Yokoyama ,  Masato Ofuji ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Hiroshi Wayama

IPC: G01T1/20 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L27/14632 ,  H01L27/14687

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a high-performance plane-type detector without the increase in cost or decrease in yield accompanying the increase in the number of masks. The method includes the first step of forming a first electrode and a control electrode from a first electroconductive film deposited on a substrate, the second step of depositing an insulating film and a semiconductor film in that order after the first step, the third step of depositing an impurity semiconductor film and a second electroconductive film in that order after the second step, and forming a common electrode wire and a first electroconductive member from the second electroconductive film, and the fourth step of forming with the same mask a second electrode and a second electroconductive member from a transparent electroconductive oxide film formed after the third step, and impurity semiconductor layers from the impurity semiconductor film.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于制造高性能平面型检测器的方法，而不增加成本或随着掩模数量的增加而产量降低。 该方法包括从沉积在基板上的第一导电膜形成第一电极和控制电极的第一步骤，在第一步骤之后依次沉积绝缘膜和半导体膜的第二步骤，第三步骤 杂质半导体膜和第二导电膜，并且从第二导电膜形成公共电极线和第一导电构件，第四步骤，用相同的掩模形成第二电极和第二导电膜 来自在第三步骤之后形成的透明导电氧化物膜的导电构件和来自杂质半导体膜的杂质半导体层。

公开(公告)号：US20120181438A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：US13328915

申请日：2011-12-16

Applicant: Minoru Watanabe ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Keigo Yokoyama ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Hiroshi Wayama

Inventor： Minoru Watanabe ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Keigo Yokoyama ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Hiroshi Wayama

IPC: G01T1/20 ,  H01L33/50

CPC classification number: G01T1/2018

Abstract: A radiation detecting apparatus includes a scintillator, a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements, and a substrate having a first surface opposing the scintillator and a second surface opposite from the first surface. The substrate, the photoelectric conversion elements and the scintillator are arranged in this order from the side of the radiation detecting apparatus where radiation enters, and the second surface includes a plurality of depressions arranged in orthogonal projection areas where orthogonal projections of the plurality of projected photoelectric conversion elements are positioned and projections parts of which are positioned in the orthogonal projection areas and the remaining areas other than the parts of which are positioned between the orthogonal projection areas.

Abstract translation: 辐射检测装置包括闪烁体，多个光电转换元件和具有与闪烁体相对的第一表面的基板和与第一表面相对的第二表面。 基板，光电转换元件和闪烁体从放射线入射的放射线检测装置的一侧依次排列，第二表面包括多个凹凸，布置在正交投影区域中，其中多个投影光电 转换元件被定位并且其突出部分位于正交投影区域中，并且除了其部分之外的其余区域位于正交投影区域之间。

公开(公告)号：US20120032088A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-09

申请号：US13195535

申请日：2011-08-01

Applicant: Takamasa Ishii ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Hiroshi Wayama

Inventor： Takamasa Ishii ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Hiroshi Wayama

IPC: G01T1/24 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01T1/16

CPC classification number: G01T1/242 ,  G01T1/24 ,  H01L27/14636 ,  H01L27/14663 ,  H01L31/113 ,  H04N5/32

Abstract: A stacked-type detection apparatus including a plurality of pixels arranged at small intervals is configured to have low capacitance associated with signal lines and/or driving lines. With this novel configuration, small time constant and high-speed driving capability can be achieved in the signal lines and/or driving lines. The plurality of pixels in the detection apparatus are arranged in a row direction and a column direction on an insulating substrate. Each pixel includes a conversion element and a switch element, the conversion element is disposed above the switch element. A driving line disposed below the conversion elements is connected to switch elements arranged in the row direction, and a signal line is connected to switch elements arranged in the column direction. The signal line includes a conductive layer embedded in an insulating member, the insulating member is disposed in a layer lower than an uppermost surface portion of the driving line.

Abstract translation: 包括以小间隔排列的多个像素的层叠型检测装置被配置为具有与信号线和/或驱动线相关联的低电容。 利用这种新颖的结构，可以在信号线路和/或驱动线路中实现小的时间常数和高速驱动能力。 检测装置中的多个像素在绝缘基板上排列成行方向和列方向。 每个像素包括转换元件和开关元件，转换元件设置在开关元件上方。 设置在转换元件下方的驱动线连接到沿行方向布置的开关元件，并且信号线连接到沿列方向布置的开关元件。 信号线包括嵌入在绝缘构件中的导电层，绝缘构件设置在比驱动线的最上表面部分低的层中。

公开(公告)号：US08405039B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US13231189

申请日：2011-09-13

Applicant: Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Takamasa Ishii ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Hiroshi Wayama

Inventor： Kentaro Fujiyoshi ,  Chiori Mochizuki ,  Minoru Watanabe ,  Takamasa Ishii ,  Jun Kawanabe ,  Hiroshi Wayama

IPC: G01T1/24 ,  G01T1/20

CPC classification number: G01T1/247 ,  G01T1/24 ,  H01L27/14663 ,  H04N5/32

Abstract: A stacked-type detection apparatus includes a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix having row and column directions. Each pixel includes a conversion element configured to convert radiation or light into an electric charge, and a switch element configured to output an electric signal corresponding to the electric charge. A driving line is connected to switch elements arranged in the row direction, and a signal line is connected to switch elements arranged in the column direction. In each pixel, the conversion element is disposed above the switch element. The signal line is formed by a conductive layer embedded in an insulating layer located below an uppermost surface portion of a main electrode of the switch element located below an uppermost surface portion of the driving line located below the conversion element.

Abstract translation: 层叠型检测装置包括排列成具有列和列方向的矩阵的多个像素。 每个像素包括被配置为将辐射或光转换为电荷的转换元件，以及被配置为输出对应于电荷的电信号的开关元件。 驱动线连接到沿行方向布置的开关元件，并且信号线连接到沿列方向布置的开关元件。 在每个像素中，转换元件设置在开关元件上方。 信号线由位于位于位于转换元件下方的驱动线的最上表面下方的开关元件的主电极的最上表面部分下方的绝缘层中的导电层形成。