公开(公告)号：US08831331B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US12864988

申请日：2009-06-09

Applicant: Dan Gudmundson ,  Eric Bourbeau ,  Luc Perron

Inventor： Dan Gudmundson ,  Eric Bourbeau ,  Luc Perron

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G01N9/24 ,  G01N23/10 ,  G01N1/02

CPC classification number: G01V5/005 ,  G01N9/24 ,  G01N23/10 ,  G01N2001/024 ,  G01N2223/637 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06T2207/10116 ,  G06T2207/30232

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a system are provided for deriving a characteristic of a product using X-rays. X-ray image data associated with the product is received, the X-ray image data being derived by performing an X-ray scan of the product using an X-ray imaging apparatus and conveying attenuation information resulting from interaction of X-rays with the product. A response of a reference product to X-rays is then simulated to generate simulated X-ray image data. The simulated X-ray image data and the received X-ray image data are then processed to derive one or more characteristics of the product. Information conveying the derived characteristic of the product is then released. In a specific implementation, the product is a liquid product comprised of a bottle at least partially filled with liquid and the derived characteristic of the liquid product is a threat status assessment associated with the liquid in the bottle. In another aspect, a simulation engine for simulating interactions between X-rays and objects is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法，装置和系统，用于使用X射线导出产品的特性。 接收与产品相关联的X射线图像数据，X射线图像数据是通过使用X射线成像装置对产品进行X射线扫描而得到的，并将X射线相互作用产生的衰减信息与 产品。 然后模拟参考产品对X射线的响应，以产生模拟的X射线图像数据。 然后处理模拟的X射线图像数据和接收到的X射线图像数据以导出产品的一个或多个特征。 然后发布传达产品特征的信息。 在具体实施中，产品是由至少部分地充满液体的瓶子组成的液体产品，并且液体产品的衍生特征是与瓶子中的液体相关联的威胁状态评估。 另一方面，还提供了用于模拟X射线和物体之间的相互作用的模拟引擎。

公开(公告)号：US08494114B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US13089874

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: Zhiqiang Chen ,  Li Zhang ,  Xuewu Wang ,  Haifeng Hu ,  Hongxin Wu ,  Yuanjing Li ,  Yinong Liu ,  Ziran Zhao ,  Yuxiang Xing ,  Hu Tang ,  Yumin Yi ,  Jinyu Zhang

Inventor： Zhiqiang Chen ,  Li Zhang ,  Xuewu Wang ,  Haifeng Hu ,  Hongxin Wu ,  Yuanjing Li ,  Yinong Liu ,  Ziran Zhao ,  Yuxiang Xing ,  Hu Tang ,  Yumin Yi ,  Jinyu Zhang

IPC: G01N23/06

CPC classification number: G01N23/10 ,  A61B6/027 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N2001/022 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G01N2223/423 ,  G01N2223/637 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01V5/00

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for security-inspection of liquid articles with dual-energy CT imaging. The method comprises the steps of obtaining one or more CT images including physical attributes of liquid article to be inspected by CT scanning and a dual-energy reconstruction method; acquiring the physical attributes of each liquid article from the CT image; and determining whether there are drugs concealed in the inspected liquid article based on the difference between the acquired physical attributes and reference physical attributes of the inspected liquid article. The CT scanning can be implemented by a normal CT scanning technique, or a spiral CT scanning technique. In the normal CT scanning technique, the scan position can be preset, or set by the operator with a DR image, or set by automatic analysis of the DR image.

公开(公告)号：US20130052100A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13659082

申请日：2012-10-24

Applicant: Michael Christian Maximilian CLAEYS ,  Nico Frederik FISCHER

Inventor： Michael Christian Maximilian CLAEYS ,  Nico Frederik FISCHER

IPC: B01L3/00

CPC classification number: G01N23/20033 ,  G01N2223/056 ,  G01N2223/3106 ,  G01N2223/637 ,  G01N2223/638

Abstract: A sample presentation device for radiation-based analytical equipment comprising a mounting base, a carrier carried by, and adjustable in position, relative to the mounting base, and an arm extending from the carrier and having at its opposite end a terminal member; Each of the carrier and terminal member has a coaxial connector for receiving two opposite end regions of a capillary tube that forms, in use, a reaction cell; A radiant heater, typically an infrared heater, is radially offset from the axis of the coaxial connectors for heating, in use, a capillary tube mounted by way of the coaxial connectors; The carrier and terminal member preferably have heaters associated therewith for heating the flow passages through them; The terminal member preferably has a passage generally coaxial with the connector for receiving a communications conductor carrying a temperature sensor at its end that is operatively located generally centrally within a capillary.

Abstract translation: 一种用于基于辐射的分析设备的样本呈现装置，包括相对于安装基座承载并且可调节位置的安装基座，载体，以及从所述载体延伸并且在其相对端处具有端子构件的臂; 载体和端子构件中的每一个具有同轴连接器，用于接收在使用中形成反应池的毛细管的两个相对端区域; 通常是红外加热器的辐射加热器在同轴连接器的轴线上径向偏移，在使用中加热通过同轴连接器安装的毛细管; 载体和端子构件优选地具有与其相关联的加热器，用于加热通过它们的流动通道; 端子构件优选地具有与连接器大体同轴的通道，用于接收在其端部处承载温度传感器的通信导体，其通常位于毛细管中的大致中心。

公开(公告)号：US20120114097A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13382165

申请日：2009-07-07

Applicant: Stepan Polikhov

Inventor： Stepan Polikhov

IPC: G01F1/74

CPC classification number: G01F1/74 ,  G01F1/704 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/087 ,  G01N23/12 ,  G01N2223/423 ,  G01N2223/635 ,  G01N2223/637

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for measuring flow velocity of a multi-phase fluid mixture. The proposed apparatus includes a radiation device, a detection device, and an analysis device. The radiation device generates a beam of photons to irradiate the mixture spatially over a section of flow of the mixture. The detection device is spatially configured to receive photons emanating from the section of flow of the mixture at different intervals of time. The detection device provides an image of a spatial distribution of the received photons for each the interval of time. The analysis device determines flow velocity of one or more phases of the mixture based on a temporal sequence of the images of the spatial distributions of the received photons.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于测量多相流体混合物的流速的装置和方法。 所提出的装置包括辐射装置，检测装置和分析装置。 辐射装置产生一束光子，以将空间上的混合物照射在混合物的一段流动上。 检测装置在空间上被配置成接收在不同时间间隔从混合物的流动部分发出的光子。 检测装置为每个时间间隔提供接收到的光子的空间分布的图像。 分析装置基于接收到的光子的空间分布的图像的时间序列来确定混合物的一个或多个相的流速。

公开(公告)号：US07945017B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

申请号：US12240049

申请日：2008-09-29

Applicant: Zhiqiang Chen ,  Li Zhang ,  Xuewu Wang ,  Haifeng Hu ,  Hongxin Wu ,  Yuanjing Li ,  Yinong Liu ,  Ziran Zhao ,  Yuxiang Xing ,  Hu Tang ,  Yumin Yi ,  Jinyu Zhang

Inventor： Zhiqiang Chen ,  Li Zhang ,  Xuewu Wang ,  Haifeng Hu ,  Hongxin Wu ,  Yuanjing Li ,  Yinong Liu ,  Ziran Zhao ,  Yuxiang Xing ,  Hu Tang ,  Yumin Yi ,  Jinyu Zhang

IPC: G01N23/06

CPC classification number: G01N23/10 ,  A61B6/027 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N2001/022 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G01N2223/423 ,  G01N2223/637 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01V5/00

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for security-inspection of liquid articles with dual-energy CT imaging. The method comprises the steps of obtaining one or more CT images including physical attributes of liquid article to be inspected by CT scanning and a dual-energy reconstruction method; acquiring the physical attributes of each liquid article from the CT image; and determining whether there are drugs concealed in the inspected liquid article based on the difference between the acquired physical attributes and reference physical attributes of the inspected liquid article. The CT scanning can be implemented by a normal CT scanning technique, or a spiral CT scanning technique. In the normal CT scanning technique, the scan position can be preset, or set by the operator with a DR image, or set by automatic analysis of the DR image.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于双能CT成像的液体物品的安全检查方法和装置。 该方法包括以下步骤：通过CT扫描获得包括待检查的液体物品的物理属性的一个或多个CT图像和双能量重建方法; 从CT图像获取每个液体物品的物理属性; 并且基于被检查的液体制品的所获取的物理属性和参考物理属性之间的差异来确定在被检查的液体制品中是否存在隐藏的药物。 CT扫描可以通过正常的CT扫描技术或螺旋CT扫描技术来实现。 在正常的CT扫描技术中，扫描位置可以由操作员预先设置，或者通过DR图像设置，或者通过DR图像的自动分析设置。

公开(公告)号：US20110007870A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12680622

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Michel Roux ,  Dan Gudmundson ,  Michel R. Bouchard ,  Vinh Phuc Pham ,  Alexandre Filiatrault ,  Sebastien Roy ,  Steve Godbout

Inventor： Michel Roux ,  Dan Gudmundson ,  Michel R. Bouchard ,  Vinh Phuc Pham ,  Alexandre Filiatrault ,  Sebastien Roy ,  Steve Godbout

IPC: G01N23/04 ,  H05G1/00

CPC classification number: G01N23/04 ,  G01F23/288 ,  G01N2223/637 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01V5/0016

Abstract: A method for performing security screening at a checkpoint is provided. The method includes providing an X-ray imaging system having a scanning area and providing a supporting device for supporting articles to be scanned in the scanning area, wherein the supporting device has at least two reference areas manifesting respective X-ray signatures when exposed to X-rays, the X-ray signatures being distinguishable from one another. The method further includes placing an article to be scanned on the supporting device, introducing the article to be scanned in the scanning area while the article is supported by the supporting device and using the X-ray imaging system for deriving the X-ray signatures of the reference areas and for obtaining an X-ray image of the article while the supporting device is in the scanning area. The method further includes using the X-ray signatures to derive X-ray attenuation information from the X-ray image and using the X-ray attenuation information in determining if the article is a security threat.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在检查点进行安全检查的方法。 该方法包括提供具有扫描区域的X射线成像系统，并提供用于在扫描区域中支撑要扫描的物品的支撑装置，其中，当暴露于X时，所述支撑装置具有表现出相应的X射线签名的至少两个参考区域 X射线签名可以彼此区分开来。 该方法还包括将待扫描的物品放置在支撑装置上，同时在由支撑装置支撑制品的同时将待扫描的物品引入扫描区域，并且使用X射线成像系统获得X射线签名 参考区域和用于在支撑装置处于扫描区域时获得物品的X射线图像。 该方法还包括使用X射线签名从X射线图像导出X射线衰减信息，并且在确定物品是否是安全威胁时使用X射线衰减信息。

公开(公告)号：US20100208972A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12680625

申请日：2009-03-27

Applicant: Michel Bouchard ,  Dan Gudmundson ,  Eric Bourbeau

Inventor： Michel Bouchard ,  Dan Gudmundson ,  Eric Bourbeau

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01N23/00 ,  G01F23/288 ,  G01N9/24 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N2001/024 ,  G01N2223/637 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  G06T7/00

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a system are provided for assessing at a security checkpoint the threat status of a liquid product, where the liquid product is comprised of a bottle at least partially filled with liquid. In accordance with a broad aspect, the level of fill is used as a factor in the determination of the threat status of the liquid product. In accordance with another broad aspect, an X-ray image of the liquid product is obtained and processed to derive a level of fill of the bottle and the threat status of the liquid product is determined at least in part based on the level of fill of the bottle. In accordance with yet another broad aspect, an X-ray image of the liquid product is processed to derive location information associated with a meniscus formed by the liquid in the bottle. An estimated length of a path followed by X-rays through the liquid held in the bottle is derived in part based on the location information and is used to determine the threat status of the liquid product.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法，装置和系统，用于在安全检查点评估液体产品的威胁状态，其中液体产品由至少部分地充满液体的瓶组成。 根据广泛的方面，填充水平被用作确定液体产品的威胁状态的因素。 根据另一个广泛的方面，获得液体产品的X射线图像并进行处理以获得瓶子的填充水平，并且至少部分地基于填充水平来确定液体产品的威胁状态 瓶子。 根据另一个广泛的方面，处理液体产品的X射线图像以导出与由瓶中的液体形成的弯液面相关联的位置信息。 通过保持在瓶中的液体的X射线之后的路径的估计长度部分地基于位置信息导出，并且用于确定液体产品的威胁状态。

公开(公告)号：US07499523B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-03

申请号：US11498113

申请日：2006-08-02

Applicant: Geoffrey Harding

Inventor： Geoffrey Harding

IPC: G01B15/00

CPC classification number: G01N23/20083 ,  G01N2223/045 ,  G01N2223/637 ,  G01N2223/639

Abstract: A method for identifying a substance is described. The method includes detecting, by a first scatter detector, a first set of scattered radiation, generating a first effective atomic number from the first set of scattered radiation, detecting, by a second scatter detector, a second set of scattered radiation, generating a second effective atomic number from the second set of scattered radiation, and determining whether the first effective atomic number is within a limit of the second effective atomic number.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于鉴定物质的方法。 该方法包括通过第一散射检测器检测第一组散射辐射，从第一组散射辐射产生第一有效原子序数，由第二散射检测器检测第二组散射辐射，产生第二组散射辐射 确定所述第一有效原子序数是否在所述第二有效原子数的极限内。

公开(公告)号：US07469033B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-23

申请号：US11598559

申请日：2006-11-13

Applicant: Alex Kulik ,  Nikolay Baturin ,  Alexander Joseph Esin ,  Michael Masterov

Inventor： Alex Kulik ,  Nikolay Baturin ,  Alexander Joseph Esin ,  Michael Masterov

IPC: G01B15/02

CPC classification number: G01N23/203 ,  G01N9/24 ,  G01N2223/1013 ,  G01N2223/205 ,  G01N2223/601 ,  G01N2223/637

Abstract: A system for measuring the density of a fluid in a vessel, the system including: at least one gamma-ray source positioned proximate to the vessel; at least one gamma-ray detector positioned proximate to the vessel, wherein the at least one gamma-ray detector is configured to detect gamma rays backscattered by the fluid from the at least one gamma-ray source; and a translator for converting the detected gamma-ray backscatter to a density value. A method to determine properties of a fluid in a vessel, the method including: positioning a gamma-ray source proximate to the vessel; positioning a gamma-ray detector proximate to the vessel; detecting gamma rays backscattered by the fluid from the gamma-ray source with the gamma-ray detector; determining a density of the fluid based upon an intensity of backscattered gamma rays received by the gamma-ray detector.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量容器中的流体密度的系统，所述系统包括：至少一个位于所述容器附近的伽马射线源; 至少一个γ射线检测器，其位于所述容器附近，其中所述至少一个伽马射线检测器被配置为检测由所述至少一个伽马射线源的流体反向散射的伽马射线; 以及用于将所检测的伽马射线反向散射转换为密度值的转换器。 一种确定容器中流体性质的方法，所述方法包括：将γ射线源放置在容器附近; 将γ射线检测器放置在容器附近; 用γ射线检测器检测由伽马射线源的流体反向散射的伽马射线; 基于由γ射线检测器接收的反向散射的γ射线的强度来确定流体的密度。

公开(公告)号：US20080226026A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US12054215

申请日：2008-03-24

Applicant: Alex Kulik ,  Alexander Joseph Esin ,  Nikolay Baturin

Inventor： Alex Kulik ,  Alexander Joseph Esin ,  Nikolay Baturin

IPC: G01N23/06

CPC classification number: G01N23/203 ,  G01N9/24 ,  G01N2223/1013 ,  G01N2223/205 ,  G01N2223/601 ,  G01N2223/637

Abstract: System and methods for measuring the density, level, or interface position of a fluid or fluids in a vessel using gamma-ray backscatter are disclosed. The gamma-ray instruments disclosed may account for vessel wall buildup or deterioration. Methods disclosed herein include detecting gamma rays backscattered by a fluid from a gamma-ray source positioned proximate to a vessel with at least two gamma-ray detectors positioned proximate to the vessel and to each other; and determining a density, level, or interface value of the fluid based upon intensities of backscattered gamma rays received by the two or more gamma-ray detectors; wherein the vessel wall is subject to at least one of buildup and deterioration. The density, level, or interface may be a function of a ratio of the intensity of backscattered gamma rays received by two or more of the detectors.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用伽马射线背向散射来测量容器中流体或流体的密度，水平或界面位置的系统和方法。 所公开的伽马射线仪器可能会导致血管壁积聚或恶化。 本文公开的方法包括检测由来自定位在容器附近的γ射线源的流体背散射的伽马射线，其中至少两个伽马射线检测器位于容器和彼此之间; 以及基于由所述两个或更多个γ射线检测器接收的反向散射的γ射线的强度来确定所述流体的密度，水平或界面值; 其中血管壁受到积聚和恶化中的至少一种。 密度，水平或界面可以是由两个或更多个检测器接收的背散射γ射线的强度的比率的函数。