公开(公告)号：US09316760B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14312552

申请日：2014-06-23

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Bendahan

IPC: G01V5/00 ,  G01N23/203 ,  H05G1/02 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/083 ,  G03B42/02 ,  G01N23/05

CPC classification number: G01V5/0066 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/05 ,  G01N23/083 ,  G01N23/203 ,  G01V5/0008 ,  G01V5/0016 ,  G01V5/0025 ,  G03B42/028 ,  H05G1/02

Abstract: A system for scanning aircraft for concealed threats is provided. The system comprises a vehicle and a manipulator arm attached with a scanning head that can be maneuvered in multiple directions to completely scan an aircraft from the outside. The system uses transmission based X-ray detection, backscatter based X-ray detection or a combination thereof, in various embodiments. The system also includes gamma-ray and neutron detectors, for detection of nuclear and radioactive materials.

公开(公告)号：US09274065B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US13751018

申请日：2013-01-25

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/04 ,  G01V5/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/0066 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01V5/0008 ,  G01V5/0041 ,  G01V5/005

Abstract: The present specification discloses a high speed scanning system for scanning cargo carried by rail. The system uses a two-dimensional X-ray sensor array with, in one embodiment, a cone-beam X-ray geometry. The pulse rate of X-ray source is modulated based on the speed of the moving cargo to allow a distance travelled by the cargo between X-ray pulses to be equal to the width of the detector, for a single energy source, and to half the width of the detector for a dual energy source. This ensures precise timing between the X-ray exposure and the speed of the passing object, and thus accurate scanning of cargo even at high speeds.

Abstract translation: 本说明书公开了一种用于扫描由铁路承载的货物的高速扫描系统。 在一个实施例中，该系统使用二维X射线传感器阵列，其具有锥形束X射线几何形状。 基于移动货物的速度来调节X射线源的脉率，以允许货物在X射线脉冲之间行进的距离等于检测器的宽度，对于单个能量源，以及一半 双能量探测器的宽度。 这确保了X射线暴露与通过物体的速度之间的精确时间，从而即使在高速下也能准确地扫描货物。

公开(公告)号：US09223051B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US14149473

申请日：2014-01-07

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph Bendahan

IPC: G01V5/00 ,  G01V3/10 ,  G01N23/10

CPC classification number: G01V5/005 ,  G01N23/10 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/104 ,  G01V5/0008 ,  G01V5/0016 ,  G01V5/0025 ,  G01V11/00

Abstract: The present application discloses a system for scanning a shoe for illegal materials. The system includes an X-ray source for projecting a beam of X-rays onto the shoe, a detector array for detecting X-rays transmitted through the shoe and at least one metal detector coil for detecting metals within the shoe. The system produces a radiographic image of the shoe by processing the detected X-rays and data obtained from the at least one metal detector coil. Other embodiments are directed toward other screening technologies, including millimeter wave screening technologies.

Abstract translation: 本申请公开了一种用于扫描鞋用于非法材料的系统。 该系统包括用于将X射线束投射到鞋上的X射线源，用于检测透过鞋的X射线的检测器阵列和用于检测鞋内金属的至少一个金属探测器线圈。 该系统通过处理检测到的X射线和从至少一个金属探测器线圈获得的数据来产生鞋的放射照相图像。 其他实施例涉及其他筛选技术，包括毫米波筛选技术。

公开(公告)号：US09223050B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US14268112

申请日：2014-05-02

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Kaval

IPC: G01V5/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/0016 ,  G01N23/04

Abstract: It is an object of the present application to provide a radiation inspection system, such as an X-ray system, that can operate efficiently even in inclement weather conditions while being highly mobile. Thus the improved inspection system of the present application is capable of operating in high temperature and corrosive environments and is designed to withstand moisture, dirt and/or dust from the articles of inspection as well.

Abstract translation: 本申请的目的是提供一种诸如X射线系统的放射线检测系统，即使在高度移动的情况下也能在恶劣天气条件下有效地运行。 因此，本申请的改进的检查系统能够在高温和腐蚀性环境中操作，并且被设计成能够承受检查物品的湿气，污垢和/或灰尘。

公开(公告)号：US09223049B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US14177598

申请日：2014-02-11

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Andreas Kotowski ,  Neeraj Agrawal

IPC: G01V5/00 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01T7/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/0008 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01T7/00

Abstract: The present application is a self-contained mobile inspection system and method and, more specifically, improved methods and systems for detecting materials concealed within a wide variety of receptacles and/or cargo containers. In particular, the present application is an improved method and system for inspecting receptacles and/or cargo containers using a single boom placed on a turntable with pivot points to allow for folding and unfolding of the boom, such that the inspection system is relatively compact in a stowed configuration and has a low center of gravity lending to greater stability.

Abstract translation: 本申请是独立的移动检查系统和方法，更具体地，用于检测隐藏在各种容器和/或货物容器内的材料的改进的方法和系统。 特别地，本申请是一种改进的方法和系统，用于使用放置在具有枢转点的转盘上的单个吊臂来检查容器和/或货物容器，以允许悬臂的折叠和展开，使得检查系统相对紧凑 存放的配置，并且具有低的重心，以提供更大的稳定性。

公开(公告)号：US20150285940A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14268112

申请日：2014-05-02

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Kaval

IPC: G01V5/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/0016 ,  G01N23/04

Abstract: It is an object of the present application to provide a radiation inspection system, such as an X-ray system, that can operate efficiently even in inclement weather conditions while being highly mobile. Thus the improved inspection system of the present application is capable of operating in high temperature and corrosive environments and is designed to withstand moisture, dirt and/or dust from the articles of inspection as well.

Abstract translation: 本申请的一个目的是提供一种诸如X射线系统的放射线检测系统，即使在高度移动的情况下也能在恶劣天气条件下有效地运行。 因此，本申请的改进的检查系统能够在高温和腐蚀性环境中操作，并且被设计成能够承受检查物品的湿气，污垢和/或灰尘。

公开(公告)号：US09058909B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US14047583

申请日：2013-10-07

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph W. Kaminski

IPC: G21K1/04

CPC classification number: G21K1/043 ,  G01T1/20 ,  G01V5/0025 ,  G21K1/046

Abstract: The present specification discloses a beam chopping apparatus, and more specifically, a helical shutter for an electron beam system that is employed in radiation-based scanning systems, and more specifically, a beam chopping apparatus that allows for variability in both velocity and beam spot size by modifying the physical characteristics or geometry of the beam chopper apparatus. The present specification also discloses a beam chopping apparatus which provides a vertically moving beam spot with substantially constant size and velocity to allow for substantially equal illumination of the target. In addition, the present specification is a beam chopping apparatus that is lightweight and does not cause an X-ray source assembly employing the beam chopper to become heavy and difficult to deploy.

Abstract translation: 本说明书公开了一种束斩波装置，更具体地，涉及一种用于基于辐射的扫描系统中的电子束系统的螺旋快门，更具体地说，一种允许速度和光点尺寸变化的斩波​​装置 通过修改束斩波装置的物理特性或几何形状。 本说明书还公开了一种斩波装置，其提供具有基本上恒定的尺寸和速度的垂直移动的光束点，以允许目标的基本相等的照明。 此外，本说明书是一种重量轻且不会引起使用束斩波器的X射线源组件变得沉重且难于部署的光束切割装置。

公开(公告)号：US09052403B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US14104637

申请日：2013-12-12

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Edward James Morton ,  Francis Baldwin ,  Andreas F. Kotowski

IPC: G01N23/04 ,  H05G1/02 ,  G01V5/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/0016 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01V5/0066 ,  H05G1/02

Abstract: The present invention is a self-contained mobile inspection system and method and, more specifically, improved methods and systems for detecting materials concealed within a wide variety of receptacles and/or cargo containers. In particular, the present invention is an improved method and system with a novel boom structure that reduces the weight of the boom. The single, light-weight boom of the inspection system is relatively compact in a stowed configuration and has a low height and center of gravity lending to greater maneuverability.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种独立的移动检查系统和方法，更具体地，用于检测隐藏在各种容器和/或货物容器内的材料的改进的方法和系统。 特别地，本发明是一种改进的方法和系统，该方法和系统具有减小起重臂重量的新型起重臂结构。 检查系统的单个轻量级起重臂在收起构造中相对紧凑，并且具有低的高度和重心，从而具有更大的操纵性。

公开(公告)号：US09042511B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US13858479

申请日：2013-04-08

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Kristian R. Peschmann

IPC: G01N23/00 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/223 ,  G01V5/00 ,  G01N23/20

CPC classification number: G01V5/005 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/20 ,  G01N23/20083 ,  G01N23/223 ,  G01N2223/076 ,  G01V5/00 ,  G01V5/0025 ,  G01V5/0041 ,  G01V5/0058 ,  G01V5/0091

Abstract: This specification is directed towards finding, locating, and confirming threat items and substances. The inspection system is designed to detect objects that are made from, but not limited to, special nuclear materials (“SNM”) and/or high atomic number materials. The system employs a dual energy CT scanning first stage inspection system and advanced image processing techniques to analyze images of an object under inspection (“OUI”), which includes, but is not limited to baggage, parcels, vehicles and cargo.

Abstract translation: 本规范旨在查找，定位和确认威胁物品和物质。 检查系统被设计用于检测由但不限于特殊的核材料（“SNM”）和/或高原子序列材料制成的物体。 该系统采用双能量CT扫描第一级检测系统和先进的图像处理技术，分析被检物体（“OUI”）的图像，包括但不限于行李，包裹，车辆和货物。

公开(公告)号：US20140344533A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14181964

申请日：2014-02-17

Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Felix YaikNan Liu ,  Zhongming Wu ,  Benny Taiklin Wong ,  Ron Jeppesen

IPC: G06F3/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/0608 ,  G06F3/0644 ,  G06F3/067 ,  G06T1/60

Abstract: The present specification discloses a storage system for enabling the substantially concurrent storage and access of data that has three dimensional images processed to identify a presence of a threat item. The system includes a source of data, a temporary storage memory for receiving and temporarily storing the data, a long term storage, and multiple workstations adapted to display three dimensional images. The temporary storage memory is adapted to support multiple file input/output operations executing substantially concurrently, including the receiving of data, transmitting of data to workstations, and transmitting of data to long term storage.

Abstract translation: 本说明书公开了一种存储系统，用于实现具有处理以识别威胁物品的存在的三维图像的数据的基本上并发的存储和访问。 该系统包括数据源，用于接收和临时存储数据的临时存储存储器，长期存储器和适于显示三维图像的多个工作站。 临时存储器适于支持基本同时执行的多个文件输入/输出操作，包括接收数据，向工作站发送数据，以及将数据发送到长期存储。