公开(公告)号：US20170242148A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15431011

申请日：2017-02-13

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Songyang Yu ,  Rupa Chittineni ,  Mark J. McCarthy

IPC: G01V5/00 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G01F17/00 ,  G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01V5/0083 ,  G01F17/00 ,  G01F22/00 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N2223/401 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01V5/0016 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  G06K9/4604 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q50/28 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06T7/62 ,  G06T2207/10116

Abstract: The present specification discloses systems and methods for identifying and reporting contents of a tanker, container or vehicle. Programmatic tools are provided to assist an operator in analyzing contents of a tanker, container or vehicle. Manifest data is automatically imported into the system for each shipment, thereby helping security personnel to quickly determine container contents. In case of a mismatch between container contents shown by manifest data and the contents as ascertained from the scanning system, the container or vehicle may be withheld for further inspection.

公开(公告)号：US20170236232A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15408737

申请日：2017-01-18

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G06Q50/26

CPC classification number: G06Q50/265 ,  G06Q50/26 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08B23/00 ,  G08B25/08

Abstract: A highly versatile and efficient integrated security inspection system that includes a plurality of security checkpoints wherein the process flow associated with said security checkpoints and the functionality and operation of screening devices deployed in said security checkpoints are controlled through a central processor. In an embodiment, the security supervisor can remotely manage the process flow across security checkpoints deployed across multiple sites in the real time. The system facilitates following differential security procedures for individuals across security checkpoints leading to high throughput with enhanced security.

公开(公告)号：US09618648B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US14641777

申请日：2015-03-09

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/04 ,  G01V5/00 ,  A61B6/03 ,  A61B6/00 ,  H05G1/70

CPC classification number: G01V5/0016 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4014 ,  A61B6/4488 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G01V5/005 ,  H05G1/70

Abstract: The present application discloses an X-ray scanner having an X-ray source arranged to emit X-rays from source points through an imaging volume. The scanner may further include an array of X-ray detectors which may be arranged around the imaging volume and may be arranged to output detector signals in response to the detection of X-rays. The scanner may further include a conveyor arranged to convey an object through the imaging volume in a scan direction, and may also include at least one processor arranged to process the detector signals to produce an image data set defining an image of the object. The image may have a resolution in the scan direction that is at least 90% as high as in one direction, and in some cases two directions, orthogonal to the scan direction.

公开(公告)号：US20170013701A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15067343

申请日：2016-03-11

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: H05G1/10 ,  G01V5/00

CPC classification number: H05G1/10 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01V5/0008 ,  G01V5/0083

Abstract: A gantry scanner system comprises a radiation source, a plurality of detectors and a support frame supporting the detectors. The support frame includes an elongate support member arranged to support the detectors, cable support means arranged to support power cables or signal cables connected to the detectors, and cover means arranged to cover the support member, the cable support means and the detectors.

Abstract translation: 台架扫描器系统包括辐射源，多个检测器和支撑检测器的支撑框架。 支撑框架包括布置成支撑检测器的细长支撑构件，布置成支撑连接到检测器的电力电缆或信号电缆的电缆支撑装置，以及布置成覆盖支撑构件，电缆支撑装置和检测器的盖装置。

公开(公告)号：US20160343533A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15132439

申请日：2016-04-19

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: H01J35/12

Abstract: This specification describes an anode for an X-ray tube with multiple channels, where each channel defines an electron aperture through which electrons from a source pass to strike a target and a collimating aperture through which X-rays produced at the target pass out of the anode as a collimated beam. At least a portion of the walls of each channel are lined with an electron absorbing material for absorbing any electrons straying from a predefined trajectory. The electron absorbing material has a low atomic number, high melting point and is stable in vacuum. Graphite may be used as the electron absorbing material.

Abstract translation: 该说明书描述了具有多个通道的X射线管的阳极，其中每个通道限定电子孔，来自源的电子通过该孔穿过目标，并且在目标处产生X射线的准直孔穿过 阳极作为准直光束。 每个通道的壁的至少一部分内衬有用于吸收从预定轨迹偏离的任何电子的电子吸收材料。 电子吸收材料的原子序数低，熔点高，在真空中稳定。 石墨可以用作电子吸收材料。

公开(公告)号：US09465135B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US14454295

申请日：2014-08-07

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01V5/00 ,  G01N23/203 ,  G01N23/20

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通过多个 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：US20160274267A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US14948788

申请日：2015-11-23

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01V5/00

Abstract: The present application is directed toward cargo scanning systems having scanners, each arranged to scan a respective object and generate a set of scan data, processors arranged to process each set of scan data to determine whether it meets a predetermined threat condition, workstations, and data management system arranged to direct data that meets the threat condition to one of the workstations for analysis.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及具有扫描仪的货物扫描系统，每个扫描系统被布置成扫描相应的对象并生成一组扫描数据，处理器被布置为处理每组扫描数据以确定其是否满足预定的威胁状况，工作站和数据 管理系统被安排为将数据满足威胁状况指导到其中一个工作站进行分析。

公开(公告)号：US09429530B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14142286

申请日：2013-12-27

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/087 ,  G01N23/201 ,  G01V5/00

CPC classification number: G01N23/201 ,  G01V5/0041

Abstract: The present application discloses methods and systems for scanning an object. The scanning system provides 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. The second detector region is arranged to receive radiation that has passed through the first detector region. The method includes irradiating the object with radiation having having a peak energy of at least 1 MeV, and detecting the first profile radiation after it has interacted with or passed through the object in order to provide information relating to the object.

Abstract translation: 本申请公开了用于扫描对象的方法和系统。 扫描系统提供厚度至少为2mm的第一检测器区域和厚度至少为5mm的第二检测器区域。 第二检测器区域被布置成接收已经通过第一检测器区域的辐射。 该方法包括用具有至少1MeV的峰值能量的辐射照射物体，以及在与物体相互作用或通过物体之后检测第一轮廓辐射，以提供与物体有关的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20160217966A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US14930293

申请日：2015-11-02

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Edward James Morton ,  Russell David Luggar ,  Paul De Antonis

IPC: H01J35/08

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/16 ,  H01J2235/086 ,  H01J2235/168

Abstract: The present invention is a shielded anode having an anode with a surface facing an electron beam and a shield configured to encompass the anode surface. The shield has at least one aperture and an internal surface facing the anode surface. The shield internal surface and anode surface are separated by a gap in the range of 1 mm to 10 mm. The shield of the present invention is fabricated from a material, such as graphite, that is substantially transmissive to X-ray photons.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种屏蔽阳极，其具有面向电子束的表面的阳极和构造成包围阳极表面的屏蔽。 屏蔽件具有至少一个孔和面向阳极表面的内表面。 屏蔽内表面和阳极表面被间隔在1mm至10mm范围内。 本发明的屏蔽是由诸如石墨的材料制成的，其基本上对X射线光子是透射的。

公开(公告)号：US09332624B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14047619

申请日：2013-10-07

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: H05G1/06 ,  H05G1/10 ,  G01V5/00 ,  G01N23/04

CPC classification number: H05G1/10 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01V5/0008 ,  G01V5/0083

Abstract: A gantry scanner system comprises a radiation source, a plurality of detectors and a support frame supporting the detectors. The support frame includes an elongate support member arranged to support the detectors, cable support means arranged to support power cables or signal cables connected to the detectors, and cover means arranged to cover the support member, the cable support means and the detectors.

Abstract translation: 台架扫描器系统包括辐射源，多个检测器和支撑检测器的支撑框架。 支撑框架包括布置成支撑检测器的细长支撑构件，布置成支撑连接到检测器的电力电缆或信号电缆的电缆支撑装置，以及布置成覆盖支撑构件，电缆支撑装置和检测器的盖装置。