公开(公告)号：US09036779B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13368178

申请日：2012-02-07

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/02 ,  G01K1/04 ,  G01V5/00 ,  G21K1/04

CPC classification number: G01V5/0041 ,  G21K1/02 ,  G21K1/04

Abstract: A variable mode X-ray transmission system is provided that can be operated in low or high dose rate modes depending upon the area or portion of the vehicle to be screened. In one embodiment, variable dose rate is achieved by use of a novel collimator. The systems disclosed in this application enable the scanning of a vehicle cab portion (occupied by people, such as a driver) at low dose rate, which is safe for human beings, while allowing the scanning of the cargo portion (unoccupied by people) at a high dose rate. Rapid switching from low dose rate to high dose rate operating mode is provided, while striking a balance between high material penetration for cargo portion and low intensity exposure that is safe for occupants in the cab portion of the inspected vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种可变模式X射线传输系统，其可以以低或高剂量率模式操作，这取决于要被屏蔽的车辆的面积或部分。 在一个实施例中，可变剂量率通过使用新颖的准直器实现。 本申请中公开的系统使得能够以低剂量率扫描车辆驾驶室部分（例如驾驶员等），这对于人来说是安全的，同时允许扫描货物部分（人不占用）在 高剂量率。 提供了从低剂量率到高剂量率操作模式的快速切换，同时在被检查车辆的驾驶室部分的乘客安全的货物部分的高材料穿透和低强度暴露之间达到平衡。

公开(公告)号：US08971485B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US12919482

申请日：2009-02-26

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/04 ,  G01V5/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/0066 ,  G01V5/0041

Abstract: A drive-through scanning system comprises a radiation generating system arranged to generate radiation at two different energy levels and direct the radiation towards a scanning volume, detectors arranged to detect the radiation after it has passed through the scanning volume, and a controller arranged to identify a part of a vehicle within the scanning volume, to allocate the part of the vehicle to one of several categories, and to control the radiation generating system and to select one or more of the energy levels depending on the category to which the part of the vehicle is allocated.

Abstract translation: 驱动扫描系统包括辐射生成系统，其布置成以两个不同的能级产生辐射并将辐射引向扫描体积，被布置成在辐射通过扫描体积之后检测辐射的检测器，以及布置成识别 在扫描体积内的车辆的一部分，以将车辆的一部分分配到几个类别中的一个，并且控制辐射生成系统，并且根据该部分的一部分来选择一个或多个能量级别 车辆被分配。

公开(公告)号：US08903046B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US13368202

申请日：2012-02-07

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/201 ,  G01V5/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/0033 ,  G01V5/0025 ,  G01V5/0041

Abstract: The present specification discloses a covert mobile inspection vehicle with a backscatter X-ray scanning system that has an X-ray source and detectors for obtaining a radiographic image of an object outside the vehicle. The systems preferably include at least one sensor for determining a distance from at least one of the detectors to points on the surface of the object being scanned, a processor for processing the obtained radiographic image by using the determined distance of the object to obtain an atomic number of each material contained in the object, and one or more sensors to obtain surveillance data from a predefined area surrounding the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 本说明书公开了一种具有背景散射X射线扫描系统的隐蔽移动检查车辆，其具有用于获得车辆外部的物体的X射线照相图像的X射线源和检测器。 该系统优选地包括至少一个传感器，用于确定从至少一个检测器到待扫描物体表面上的点的距离;处理器，用于通过使用确定的物体距离来获得所获得的放射线照相图像，以获得原子 包含在物体中的每种材料的数量以及从车辆周围的预定区域获得监视数据的一个或多个传感器。

公开(公告)号：US08837669B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13304738

申请日：2011-11-28

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: A61B6/02

CPC classification number: A61B6/4028 ,  A61B6/022 ,  A61B6/027 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/06 ,  A61B6/487 ,  A61B6/503 ,  A61B6/504

Abstract: This specification discloses methods and systems for generating a stereo image of an object that is positioned within an imaging volume. The object is positioned within the imaging volume. Two stationary X-ray source points are selected and activated. X-rays from both stationary X-ray source points are transmitted through the object being scanned and detected using detector elements positioned across the imaging volume and opposite the stationary X-ray source points. Image data sets from the X-rays detected by the detector elements are generated and then combined to produce the stereo image.

Abstract translation: 本说明书公开了用于生成位于成像体积内的物体的立体图像的方法和系统。 物体位于成像体积内。 选择并激活两个固定的X射线源点。 来自两个固定的X射线源点的X射线通过被扫描和被检测的物体传输，该检测器元件位于成像体积上并且与固定的X射线源点相对。 产生由检测器元件检测到的X射线的图像数据集，然后组合以产生立体图像。

公开(公告)号：US08831176B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US12993831

申请日：2009-05-20

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/203 ,  G01V5/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/0025 ,  G01N23/20083 ,  G01N23/203 ,  G01N2223/053 ,  G01V5/0016

Abstract: This invention provides a scanning system for scanning an object in a scanning zone. The scanning system includes both a radiation source arranged to irradiate the object with radiation having a peak energy of at least 900 keV and a scatter detector arranged to detect radiation scattered from the object wherein the radiation source is arranged to irradiate the object over a plurality of regions to be scanned within a single irradiation event. The scatter detector includes a plurality of detection elements, each detection element being arranged to detect scattered radiation from a predefined part of the scanning zone and a signal processor arranged to calculate scatter intensity across the plurality of detector elements.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于扫描扫描区域中的物体的扫描系统。 扫描系统包括布置成以具有至少900keV的峰值能量的辐射照射物体的辐射源和布置成检测从物体散射的辐射的散射检测器，其中辐射源被布置成在多个 在单次照射事件中要扫描的区域。 散射检测器包括多个检测元件，每个检测元件被布置成检测来自扫描区域的预定义部分的散射辐射，以及信号处理器，被布置成计算跨越多个检测器元件的散射强度。

公开(公告)号：US08824637B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US13063467

申请日：2009-09-11

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: H01J35/10 ,  H01J35/16 ,  H01J35/12

CPC classification number: H01J9/244 ,  H01J9/125 ,  H01J9/36 ,  H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/16 ,  H01J35/165 ,  H01J2209/18 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An X-ray tube is produced by forming a first housing section 20 from sheet metal; forming a second housing section 22 from sheet metal, mounting an electron source 18 in one of the housing sections; mounting an anode 16 in one of the housing sections; and joining the housing sections 20, 22 together to form a housing defining a chamber with the electron source 18 and the anode 16 therein.

Abstract translation: 通过从金属板形成第一壳体部分20来制造X射线管; 从金属板形成第二壳体部分22，将电子源18安装在一个壳体部分中; 将阳极16安装在所述壳体部分之一中; 并且将壳体部分20,22连接在一起以形成限定室内的电子源18和阳极16的壳体。

公开(公告)号：US08804899B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US12787878

申请日：2010-05-26

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: G06T11/005 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4028 ,  A61B6/4085 ,  A61B6/463 ,  A61B6/542 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G01N2223/612 ,  G01T1/17 ,  G01T1/2985 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T2207/10081 ,  G06T2211/421

Abstract: The present invention is an X-ray system having a source-detector module, which includes X-ray sources and detectors, for scanning an object being inspected, a scan engine coupled to the source-detector module for collecting scan data from the source detector module, an image reconstruction engine coupled to the scan engine for converting the collected scan data into one or more X-ray images, and a scan controller coupled with at least one of the source detector module, the scan engine, and the image reconstruction engine optimize operations of the X-ray system.

Abstract translation: 本发明是具有源检测器模块的X射线系统，其包括用于扫描被检查物体的X射线源和检测器，耦合到源检测器模块的扫描引擎，用于从源检测器收集扫描数据 模块，耦合到扫描引擎的图像重建引擎，用于将所收集的扫描数据转换成一个或多个X射线图像;以及扫描控制器，与源检测器模块，扫描引擎和图像重建引擎 优化X射线系统的运行。

公开(公告)号：US20130129043A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13577178

申请日：2011-02-03

Applicant: Edward James Morton ,  Joseph Bendahan ,  Willem G.J. Langeveld

Inventor： Edward James Morton ,  Joseph Bendahan ,  Willem G.J. Langeveld

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01N23/04 ,  G01V5/0008

Abstract: The present application discloses scanner systems that have a radiation generator arranged to generate radiation to irradiate an object, a detector arranged to detect the radiation after it has interacted with the object and generate a sequence of detector data sets as the object is moved relative to the generator, and processors arranged to process each of the detector data sets thereby to generate a control output.

Abstract translation: 本申请公开了具有辐射发生器的扫描器系统，其布置成产生辐射以照射物体;检测器，被布置成在物体与对象相互作用之后检测辐射，并且当物体相对于物体移动时产生检测器数据集的序列 发生器和布置成处理每个检测器数据集的处理器，从而产生控制输出。

公开(公告)号：US08433036B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US12919486

申请日：2009-02-25

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01V5/0066 ,  G01V5/0016 ,  G01V5/0041

Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems and detector arrangements for scanning an object moving in a first direction that includes the steps of irradiating the object with radiation having a peak energy of at least 900 keV, providing a first detector region having a thickness of at least 2 mm and a second detector region having a thickness of at least 5 mm where the second detector region is arranged to receive radiation that has passed through the first detector region, and detecting the radiation after it has interacted with or passed through the object in order to provide information relating to the object.

公开(公告)号：US20120326029A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-27

申请号：US13086708

申请日：2011-04-14

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G21K5/04 ,  G21K7/00

CPC classification number: G01N23/087 ,  A61B6/4042 ,  A61B6/482 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N23/06 ,  G01N2223/206 ,  G01V5/00 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J2235/086 ,  H01J2235/088

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an X-ray scanner that has an electron source and an anode. The anode has a target surface with a series of material areas spaced along it in a scanning direction. The material areas are formed from different materials. The electron source is arranged to direct electrons at a series of target areas of the target surface, in a predetermined order, so as to generate X-ray beams having different energy spectra.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有电子源和阳极的X射线扫描器。 阳极具有目标表面，其中沿着扫描方向间隔开一系列材料区域。 材料区域由不同的材料形成。 电子源被布置成以预定顺序引导目标表面的一系列目标区域处的电子，以便产生具有不同能量谱的X射线束。