Adaptive scanning in an imaging system
    11.
    发明授权
    Adaptive scanning in an imaging system 有权
    成像系统中的自适应扫描

    公开(公告)号:US08023619B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-20

    申请号:US12437301

    申请日:2009-05-07

    Abstract: An object within a region is exposed to a first beam of penetrating radiation. The first beam of penetrating radiation is sensed on a side opposite the region from a source of the first beam. An attenuation of the first beam caused by passing the first beam through the object is determined, the attenuation is compared to a threshold attenuation. If the attenuation exceeds the threshold attenuation, a parameter of a second of beam of penetrating radiation is adjusted based on the determined attenuation.

    Abstract translation: 区域内的物体暴露于第一穿透辐射束。 第一束穿透辐射在与第一光束的源相反的一侧被感测。 确定通过使第一光束通过物体而导致的第一光束的衰减,将衰减与阈值衰减进行比较。 如果衰减超过阈值衰减,则根据所确定的衰减来调整穿透辐射束的第二束参数。

    Generating a representation of an object of interest
    12.
    发明授权
    Generating a representation of an object of interest 有权
    生成感兴趣对象的表示

    公开(公告)号:US07885380B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-08

    申请号:US12416684

    申请日:2009-04-01

    CPC classification number: G01V5/0016 G01T1/2985 G01V5/005 G06T7/00

    Abstract: A volumetric image of a space is acquired from an imaging system. The space includes an object of interest and another object, and the volumetric image includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. A two-dimensional radiograph of the space is acquired from the imaging system. The two-dimensional radiograph of the space includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. The two-dimensional radiograph and the volumetric image are compared at the imaging system. A two-dimensional image is generated based on the comparison. The generated two-dimensional image includes the object of interest and excludes the other object.

    Abstract translation: 从成像系统获取空间的体积图像。 空间包括感兴趣的对象和另一个对象,并且体积图像包括表示感兴趣对象的数据和另一个对象。 从成像系统获取空间的二维X射线照片。 空间的二维X射线照片包括表示感兴趣对象的数据和另一个对象。 在成像系统中比较二维X射线照片和体积图像。 基于比较生成二维图像。 生成的二维图像包括感兴趣的对象,并排除另一个对象。

    Reconstruction of x-ray images into basis function components using multiple-energy sources
    13.
    发明授权
    Reconstruction of x-ray images into basis function components using multiple-energy sources 失效
    使用多能源将X射线图像重建为基函数分量

    公开(公告)号:US07873201B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-18

    申请号:US11271196

    申请日:2005-11-10

    Abstract: An inspection system that forms material sensitive X-ray images of items under inspection. The images are decomposed into basis function images using basis functions representative of materials of interest. The decomposed images may be processed separately to detect concentrations of a material of interest corresponding to one or more of the basis functions. When operated in this mode, the inspection system may be used in applications such as material sorting or security screening. At least one basis function is selected to distinguish a material of interest from other materials likely contained with the item, allowing one of the basis function images to be analyzed to obtain information about a specific material of interest. The images may be automatically analyzed or may be superimposed for display with different visual characteristics assigned to the components associated with each basis function for analysis by a human operator.

    Abstract translation: 检查系统,形成检查项目的物质敏感的X射线图像。 使用表示感兴趣材料的基函数将图像分解为基函数图像。 分解的图像可以单独处理以检测与一个或多个基本功能相对应的感兴趣的材料的浓度。 当在这种模式下操作时,检查系统可以用于诸如材料分选或安全检查的应用中。 选择至少一个基函数来区分感兴趣的材料和可能包含在该项目中的其他材料,从而允许分析基础函数图像之一以获得关于特定感兴趣材料的信息。 图像可以被自动分析或者可以被叠加以用于显示,其具有分配给与每个基本功能相关联的组件的不同视觉特征,以供人类操作者分析。

    CONTRABAND SCREENING SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED PRIVACY
    14.
    发明申请
    CONTRABAND SCREENING SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED PRIVACY 审中-公开
    具有增强隐私权的隐形浏览系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100141502A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-10

    申请号:US12477756

    申请日:2009-06-03

    CPC classification number: G01V8/005 G01N21/3581 G01N22/00 G01S13/887 G01S13/89

    Abstract: An inspection system that can detect contraband items concealed on, in or beneath an individual's clothing. One embodiment relates to a method of generating an image of a person to identify contraband items. The method comprising receiving a first image from a camera, wherein the first image comprises a first depiction of a person and a first indication of at least one contraband item. The method further comprises using the first image, generating a second image comprising a second depiction of the person and a second indication of the at least one contraband item. The second depiction of the person has enhanced privacy with respect to the first depiction of the person.

    Abstract translation: 一个检测系统,可以检测隐藏在个人服装上或之下的违禁品。 一个实施例涉及生成人的图像以识别违禁品的方法。 所述方法包括从相机接收第一图像,其中所述第一图像包括人的第一描绘和至少一个违禁品的第一指示。 该方法还包括使用第一图像,生成包括人的第二描绘和至少一个违禁品的第二指示的第二图像。 该人的第二次描述增强了对该人的第一次描述的隐私。

    Security system with distributed computing
    15.
    发明授权
    Security system with distributed computing 有权
    具有分布式计算的安全系统

    公开(公告)号:US07734066B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-08

    申请号:US10993929

    申请日:2004-11-19

    CPC classification number: B64F1/368 G06Q10/02

    Abstract: A security system with a processor that receives information from multiple sources. The system is illustrated by a network of inspection machines at multiple locations in an airport, such as at check-in desks. These machines provide data to the processor for threat detection processing. The processor provides a central control and data integration point. Centralized control may be used to readily adapt threat detection programs and data integration may allow more accurate or more thorough threat determinations to be made. Moreover, centralized processing of computation intensive operations, such as image reconstruction, may provide for more efficient processor utilization throughout the system, providing a lower total processing cost. Additionally, centralized processing allows for human decision makers to be readily integrated into the system.

    Abstract translation: 具有从多个源接收信息的处理器的安全系统。 该系统由机场的多个位置的检查机器网络(例如在值机台)示出。 这些机器向处理器提供数据进行威胁检测处理。 处理器提供了一个中央控制和数据集成点。 集中控制可以用于容易地适应威胁检测程序,并且数据集成可以允许进行更准确或更彻底的威胁确定。 此外,诸如图像重建的计算密集型操作的集中处理可以提供整个系统中更有效的处理器利用,从而提供较低的总处理成本。 此外,集中处理允许人类决策者容易地集成到系统中。

    Methods and apparatus for detecting objects in baggage
    16.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for detecting objects in baggage 失效
    用于检测行李物品的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07613316B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-03

    申请号:US10896753

    申请日:2004-07-22

    CPC classification number: G01V5/0008

    Abstract: A method of detecting a presence or absence of subject matter of interest, for example, sheet explosives and/or other potential threat objects is provided by various local and/or global gradient analysis methods including determining characteristics of gradient information of regions in an X-ray image to determine if the regions are associated with subject matter of interest for which detection may be desired, for example, contraband, explosives and/or other prohibited or unauthorized material.

    Abstract translation: 通过各种局部和/或全局梯度分析方法提供检测感兴趣的主题的存在或不存在的方法,例如片状炸药和/或其他潜在的威胁对象,包括确定X射线的区域的梯度信息的特性, 以确定区域是否与可能需要检测的感兴趣的主题相关联,例如违禁品,爆炸物和/或其他被禁止或未经授权的材料。

    SCANNING X-RAY RADIATION
    17.
    发明申请
    SCANNING X-RAY RADIATION 失效
    扫描X射线辐射

    公开(公告)号:US20080310594A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-18

    申请号:US12138668

    申请日:2008-06-13

    CPC classification number: H01J35/065

    Abstract: X-ray radiation is generated at a target that emits x-ray radiation in response to being struck by accelerated electrons, the electrons being emitted by a cathode that emits electrons in response to being illuminated by electromagnetic radiation from a source, and the x-ray radiation is moved by orienting a surface that directs the electromagnetic radiation from the source toward the cathode.

    Abstract translation: X射线辐射在响应被加速电子撞击而发射x射线辐射的目标处产生,电子由被源于电磁辐射照射的电子发射的阴极发射, 通过使从电源引出的电磁辐射朝向阴极的表面定向来移动射线辐射。

    Increased throughput inspection station
    18.
    发明申请
    Increased throughput inspection station 失效
    增加吞吐量检测站

    公开(公告)号:US20070217571A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-20

    申请号:US11545166

    申请日:2006-10-10

    CPC classification number: G01N23/04 B64F1/368 B65G13/00 G01V5/0008

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspecting items for the presence of contraband. Trays may be used to hold items as they move through an inspection station. After use, the trays may be mechanically conveyed back to an entry region of the inspection station so that the trays may be used to move other items. Mechanically conveying the trays may enable increased throughput for inspection stations. A tray return may be constructed from multiple modules positioned to the side of an inspection machine. In use at an airport or other similar facility, the tray return may face a passenger use area at an inspection station. Passengers exiting the inspection station may place trays in the tray return. Passengers entering the inspection station may remove a tray from an end of the tray return at an entrance of the inspection station.

    Abstract translation: 检查违禁品存在的物品的方法和装置。 托盘可以用于在移动通过检查站时保持物品。 使用后,托盘可以被机械地输送回到检查站的入口区域,使得托盘可以用于移动其他物品。 机械地输送托盘可以提高检查站的生产量。 托盘返回可以由定位在检查机侧面的多个模块构成。 在机场或其他类似设施使用时,托盘返回可能面向检查站的乘客使用区域。 离开检验站的乘客可将托盘放在托盘返回处。 进入检查站的乘客可以从检查站入口处的托盘返回端取出托盘。

    Methods and apparatus for e-beam scanning
    19.
    发明申请
    Methods and apparatus for e-beam scanning 有权
    电子束扫描的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070081623A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-12

    申请号:US11481322

    申请日:2006-07-05

    Inventor: Richard Eilbert

    Abstract: In one aspect, an x-ray scanning device is provided. The x-ray scanning device comprises a target adapted to convert electron-beam (e-beam) energy into x-ray energy, a detector array positioned to detect at least some x-rays emitted from the target, and a conveyer mechanism adapted to convey items to be inspected through an inspection region formed by the target and the detector array, wherein the target and the detector array are rotated out of alignment with each other such that x-rays emitted from the target impinge on diametrically positioned detectors of the detector array without passing through near-side detectors of the detector array.

    Abstract translation: 一方面,提供了一种X射线扫描装置。 X射线扫描装置包括适于将电子束(电子束)能量转换成x射线能量的靶,定位成检测从目标射出的至少一些X射线的检测器阵列,以及适于 通过由目标和检测器阵列形成的检查区域输送要检查的物品,其中目标物和检测器阵列彼此旋转离开对准,使得从目标射出的X射线照射在检测器的直径定位的检测器上 阵列不经过检测器阵列的近侧检测器。

    Inspection system with material identification

    公开(公告)号:US20060291622A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-28

    申请号:US11453545

    申请日:2006-06-14

    CPC classification number: G01V5/0025 G01N23/20 G01V5/0016 G21K1/02

    Abstract: An angular analysis system that can be controlled to receive radiation at a defined angle from a defined focus region. The angular analysis system is used for level 2 inspection in an explosive detection system. Level 2 inspection is provided by a three-dimensional inspection system that identifies suspicious regions of items under inspection. The angular analysis system is focused to gather radiation scattered at defined angles from the suspicious regions. Focusing may be achieved in multiple dimensions by movement of source and detector assemblies in a plane parallel to a plane holding the item under inspection. Focusing is achieved by independent motion of the source and detector assemblies. This focusing arrangement provides a compact device, providing simple, low cost and accurate operation.

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