公开(公告)号：US20120207374A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：US13346705

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: Marta Betcke ,  William Robert Breckon Lionheart ,  Edward James Morton

Inventor： Marta Betcke ,  William Robert Breckon Lionheart ,  Edward James Morton

IPC: G06K9/36

CPC classification number: A61B6/5205 ,  A61B6/027 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4014 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G06T11/005

Abstract: The present application is directed toward the generation of three dimensional images in a tomography system having X-ray sources offset from detectors, in particular in a system where the sources are located on a plane, while detectors are located on multiple parallel planes, parallel to the plane of sources and all the planes of detectors lie on one side of the plane of sources. A controller operates to rebin detected X-rays onto a non-flat surface, perform two dimensional reconstruction on the surface, and generate the three dimensional image from reconstructed images on the plurality of surfaces.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及在具有从检测器偏移的X射线源的断层摄影系统中产生三维图像，特别是在源位于平面上的系统中，而检测器位于平行于多个平行平面的多个平行平面上 源的平面和检测器的所有平面位于源平面的一侧。 控制器操作以将检测到的X射线重新引导到非平坦表面上，在表面上执行二维重建，并且从多个表面上的重建图像生成三维图像。

公开(公告)号：US20110176660A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-21

申请号：US12919482

申请日：2009-02-26

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/04

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：US07949101B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-24

申请号：US12485900

申请日：2009-06-16

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/06 ,  H05G1/64

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。

公开(公告)号：US20110098870A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-28

申请号：US12919483

申请日：2009-02-27

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/0016 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01V5/0083

Abstract: A mobile scanning system with a scanner including a radiation source and detectors mounted on a vehicle and arranged to scan an object, a controller mounted on the vehicle and arranged to control the scanner, an operator system arranged to be located remote from the vehicle and to communicate with the controller to enable an operator to interact remotely with the controller.

Abstract translation: 一种具有扫描器的移动扫描系统，该扫描器包括安装在车辆上并被布置成扫描物体的辐射源和检测器，安装在车辆上并被布置成控制扫描仪的控制器，布置成远离车辆定位的操作者系统，以及 与控制器通信，使操作员能够与控制器进行远程交互。

公开(公告)号：US20110038453A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-17

申请号：US12784630

申请日：2010-05-21

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

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

IPC: G01N23/04

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：US20110019797A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12788083

申请日：2010-05-26

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01V5/0033 ,  A61B6/027 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4028 ,  A61B6/4035 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/4488 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/505 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N23/203 ,  G01N24/084 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G01V5/005 ,  G21K1/025 ,  H01J35/045

Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved scanning process with a stationary X-ray source arranged to generate X-rays from a plurality of X-ray source positions around a scanning region, a first set of detectors arranged to detect X-rays transmitted through the scanning region, and at least one processor arranged to process outputs from the first set of detectors to generate tomographic image data. The X-ray screening system is used in combination with other screening technologies, such as NQR-based screening, X-ray diffraction based screening, X-ray back-scatter based screening, or Trace Detection based screening.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种改进的扫描过程，其中固定的X射线源设置成从围绕扫描区域的多个X射线源位置产生X射线，第一组检测器布置成检测透过扫描区域的X射线 扫描区域和至少一个处理器，其被布置成处理来自第一组检测器的输出以产生断层图像数据。 X射线筛选系统与其他筛选技术结合使用，例如基于NQR筛选，基于X射线衍射的筛选，基于X射线背散射筛选或基于Trace Detection的筛选。

公开(公告)号：US20100303329A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12787878

申请日：2010-05-26

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H05G1/60 ,  G09G5/00

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：US20100246754A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12712476

申请日：2010-02-25

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/04

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.

Abstract translation: 本申请公开了一种具有X射线源的X射线扫描器，该X射线源布置成通过成像体积从源点发射X射线。 扫描器还可以包括X射线检测器的阵列，其可以围绕成像体积布置，并且可以被布置成响应于X射线的检测而输出检测器信号。 扫描器还可以包括传送器，其被布置成沿扫描方向传送成像体积的物体，并且还可以包括布置成处理检测器信号以产生定义对象的图像的图像数据集的至少一个处理器。 该图像可以具有与扫描方向正交的至少90％的扫描方向上的分辨率，并且在某些情况下具有两个方向。

公开(公告)号：US20090060135A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12142005

申请日：2008-06-19

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/201

CPC classification number: G01N23/20083 ,  G01N2223/401 ,  G01T1/2985 ,  G01V5/0016 ,  G01V5/0025 ,  G01V5/005

Abstract: The present invention is an X-ray scanning system with an X-ray source arranged to generate X-rays from X-ray source positions around a scanning region, a first set of detectors arranged to detect X-rays transmitted through the scanning region, a second set of detectors arranged to detect X-rays scattered within the scanning region, and a processor arranged to process outputs from the detectors to generate image data.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种X射线扫描系统，其具有X射线源，其被设置为从扫描区域周围的X射线源位置产生X射线，第一组检测器被布置成检测通过扫描区域发射的X射线， 布置成检测在扫描区域内散射的X射线的第二组检测器，以及处理器，被配置为处理来自检测器的输出以产生图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US09046465B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US13405117

申请日：2012-02-24

Applicant: William Thompson ,  William Robert Breckon Lionheart ,  Edward James Morton

Inventor： William Thompson ,  William Robert Breckon Lionheart ,  Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/04 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: G01N23/04 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4007 ,  A61B6/4028 ,  A61B6/4085 ,  A61B6/4275 ,  A61B6/54 ,  H05G1/52

Abstract: The present application discloses a computed tomography system having non-rotating X-ray sources that are programmed to optimize the source firing pattern. In one embodiment, the CT system is a fast cone-beam CT scanner which uses a fixed ring of multiple sources and fixed rings of detectors in an offset geometry. It should be appreciated that the source firing pattern is effectuated by a controller, which implements methods to determine a source firing pattern that are adapted to geometries where the X-ray sources and detector geometry are offset.

Abstract translation: 本申请公开了一种具有非旋转X射线源的计算机断层摄影系统，其被编程以优化源射击模式。 在一个实施例中，CT系统是快速锥束CT扫描器，其使用偏移几何形状的多个源的固定环和检测器的固定环。 应当理解，源点火模式由控制器实现，该控制器实现了用于确定适于与X射线源和检测器几何形状被偏移的几何形状的源射击模式的方法。