Methods and system for calibrating and correcting a detection system
    31.
    发明授权
    Methods and system for calibrating and correcting a detection system 有权
    校准和校正检测系统的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07901136B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-08

    申请号:US12274231

    申请日:2008-11-19

    Inventor: Geoffrey Harding

    CPC classification number: G01N23/04 G01N2223/303 G01V5/00

    Abstract: A method for calibrating a detection system including a multi-focus X-ray source includes performing a scan of a calibration material using the detection system to acquire scan data, determining a diffraction profile of the calibration material using the scan data, deriving an actual scatter angle using the determined diffraction profile, deriving an offset angle using the determined actual scatter angle, storing the derived offset angle, and generating a table including the stored offset angle.

    Abstract translation: 用于校准包括多焦点X射线源的检测系统的方法包括使用检测系统执行校准材料的扫描以获取扫描数据,使用扫描数据确定校准材料的衍射轮廓,导出实际散射 角度,使用所确定的衍射轮廓,使用确定的实际散射角导出偏移角,存储导出的偏移角,以及生成包括所存储的偏移角的表。

    Systems and methods for developing a primary collimator
    32.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for developing a primary collimator 有权
    用于开发主准直仪的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07881437B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-01

    申请号:US11484186

    申请日:2006-07-11

    Inventor: Geoffrey Harding

    CPC classification number: G21K1/025 G01V5/0025

    Abstract: A method for developing a primary collimator is described. The method includes placing a primary collimator element at an intersection of a first set of at least two beams.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于开发主准直器的方法。 该方法包括将主准直器元件放置在第一组至少两个光束的交叉点处。

    Method, a processor, and a system for identifying a substance
    34.
    发明授权
    Method, a processor, and a system for identifying a substance 有权
    方法,处理器和用于识别物质的系统

    公开(公告)号:US07764764B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-27

    申请号:US12005794

    申请日:2007-12-28

    Inventor: Geoffrey Harding

    CPC classification number: G01N23/207 G01N23/20083

    Abstract: A method, a processor, and a system for identifying a substance are described. The method includes identifying a substance based on a plurality of integrated intensities of a plurality of X-ray diffraction profiles.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于识别物质的方法,处理器和系统。 该方法包括基于多个X射线衍射谱的多个积分强度来识别物质。

    X-ray source and detector configuration for a non-translational x-ray diffraction system
    35.
    发明授权
    X-ray source and detector configuration for a non-translational x-ray diffraction system 失效
    用于非平移x射线衍射系统的X射线源和检测器配置

    公开(公告)号:US07742563B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-22

    申请号:US12207641

    申请日:2008-09-10

    CPC classification number: G01N23/20

    Abstract: A system and method for scanning objects using a non-translational x-ray diffraction (XRD) system is disclosed. The system includes a scanning area through which an object to be scanned traverses and a distributed x-ray source having a plurality of focal spot locations. The distributed x-ray source is affixed on the scanning area and is configured to emit x-rays towards the object as a series of parallel x-ray beams. A stationary detector arrangement is affixed on another side of the scanning area generally opposite the distributed x-ray source and is configured to measure a coherent scatter spectra of the x-rays after passing through the object. A data acquisition system (DAS) is connected to the detector arrangement and is configured to measure the coherent scatter spectra, which is utilized to generate XRD data and determine a material composition of at least a portion of the object from the XRD data.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用非平移X射线衍射(XRD)系统扫描物体的系统和方法。 该系统包括扫描区域,待扫描物体穿过该扫描区域以及具有多个焦点位置的分布式X射线源。 分布式X射线源被固定在扫描区域上并且被配置为以一系列平行的X射线束朝向物体发射X射线。 固定检测器装置固定在扫描区域的与分布式x射线源大致相对的另一侧,并且被配置成测量穿过物体之后的x射线的相干散射光谱。 数据采集​​系统(DAS)连接到检测器装置,并且被配置为测量相干散射光谱,其被用于产生XRD数据并且根据XRD数据确定物体的至少一部分的材料组成。

    PRIMARY COLLIMATOR AND SYSTEMS FOR X-RAY DIFFRACTION IMAGING, AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING A PRIMARY COLLIMATOR
    36.
    发明申请
    PRIMARY COLLIMATOR AND SYSTEMS FOR X-RAY DIFFRACTION IMAGING, AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING A PRIMARY COLLIMATOR 有权
    用于X射线衍射成像的主要收缩器和系统,以及用于制造主要收缩机的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100135462A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-03

    申请号:US12325527

    申请日:2008-12-01

    CPC classification number: G21K1/025 G01V5/00

    Abstract: A primary collimator for a multiple inverse fan beam x-ray diffraction imaging (MIFB XDI) system. The MIFB XDI system includes a multi-focus x-ray source (MFXS) defining a plurality of focus points arranged along a length of the MFXS. Each focus point is sequentially activated to emit an x-ray fan beam including a plurality of primary beams each directed to a corresponding convergence point. The primary collimator includes a first diaphragm configured to be positioned with respect to the MFXS. The first diaphragm defines a plurality of first channels through a thickness of the first diaphragm. Each first channel is aligned with a corresponding focus point and configured to transmit the x-ray fan beam. A second diaphragm is positioned with respect to the first diaphragm and defines a plurality of second channels through a thickness of the second diaphragm. Each second channel is axially aligned with a corresponding first channel.

    Abstract translation: 用于多反向风扇束x射线衍射成像(MIFB XDI)系统的主准直器。 MIFB XDI系统包括定义沿着MFXS的长度布置的多个聚焦点的多焦点X射线源(MFXS)。 顺序地激活每个对焦点以发射包括多个主光束的x射线扇形束,每个主光束指向相应的会聚点。 主准直器包括构造成相对于MFXS定位的第一隔膜。 第一隔膜通过第一隔膜的厚度限定多个第一通道。 每个第一通道与对应的焦点对准,并且被配置成透射x射线扇形束。 第二隔膜相对于第一隔膜定位,并且通过第二隔膜的厚度限定多个第二通道。 每个第二通道与对应的第一通道轴向对准。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEVELOPING A SECONDARY COLLIMATOR
    37.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEVELOPING A SECONDARY COLLIMATOR 失效
    用于开发二次收缩器的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100061514A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-11

    申请号:US11531019

    申请日:2006-09-12

    Inventor: Geoffrey Harding

    CPC classification number: G21K1/025

    Abstract: A method for developing a secondary collimator is described. The method includes orienting a plurality of collimator elements in a plane such that a gap is defined between a first collimator element and a second collimator element. The first collimator element has a first curved end, and the first curved end faces the second collimator element across the gap.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于形成二次准直仪的方法。 该方法包括将多个准直器元件定向在平面中,使得在第一准直器元件和第二准直器元件之间限定间隙。 第一准直器元件具有第一弯曲端,并且第一弯曲端跨越间隙面向第二准直器元件。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR XRD-BASED THREAT DETECTION
    38.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR XRD-BASED THREAT DETECTION 失效
    用于基于XRD的威胁检测的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090213989A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-27

    申请号:US12390861

    申请日:2009-02-23

    Inventor: Geoffrey Harding

    Abstract: System and method for XRD-based threat detection. An object is scanned with a first threat detection system. One or more alarm objects are identified. Data about the one or more alarm objects is passed from the first threat detection system to a second threat detection system and is used to move and/or to rotate the object in a predetermined ray path that decreases attenuation of scattered x-ray radiation. Also disclosed is a secondary collimator for XRD-based false alarm resolution in computed tomography {“CT”) threat detection systems. The secondary collimator comprises one or more slit apertures configured to provide a multi-angle capability that extends a range of momenta for which XRD intensities are measured for a predetermined range of photon intensities.

    Abstract translation: 用于基于XRD的威胁检测的系统和方法。 用第一个威胁检测系统扫描物体。 识别一个或多个报警对象。 关于一个或多个警报对象的数据从第一威胁检测系统传递到第二威胁检测系统,并且用于在减小散射的X射线辐射的衰减的预定射线路径中移动和/或旋转物体。 还公开了用于计算机断层摄影(“CT”)威胁检测系统中用于基于XRD的假警报解决的次级准直器。 次级准直器包括一个或多个狭缝孔,其被配置为提供多角度能力,其延伸了对于预定范围的光子强度测量X射线衍射光强度的一定范围的力矩。

    Fluorescent x-ray source
    39.
    发明授权
    Fluorescent x-ray source 失效
    荧光X射线源

    公开(公告)号:US07567650B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-28

    申请号:US10556612

    申请日:2004-05-12

    CPC classification number: H01J35/12 H01J35/08 H01J2235/082

    Abstract: The present invention relates to an X-ray source for the generation of fluorescent X-rays. The X-ray source is realized by an electron source for the emission of electrons and a target which emits X-rays in response to the incidence of the electrons, the target comprising a ring-shaped primary target for the emission of primary X-rays in response to the incidence of the electrons and a secondary target for the emission of fluorescent X-rays in response to the incidence of the primary X-rays. To obtain an enhanced radiance, it is proposed that the primary target comprises a liquid metal channel arranged in a radial direction relative to a central axis, and that a liquid metal circulates in the liquid metal channel during operation of the X-ray source in the radial direction from an inner side to an outer side of the ring-shaped primary target.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于产生荧光X射线的X射线源。 X射线源由用于发射电子的电子源和响应于电子的入射而发射X射线的靶实现,靶包括用于发射初级X射线的环形主要靶 响应于电子的入射和响应于初级X射线的入射而发射荧光X射线的次级靶。 为了获得增强的辐射度,提出主要目标包括相对于中心轴线沿径向布置的液态金属通道,并且在X射线源的操作期间液体金属在液态金属通道中循环 径向从环状主要靶的内侧到外侧。

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