公开(公告)号：US20100290691A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-18

申请号：US12484709

申请日：2009-06-15

Applicant: Richard F. Eilbert ,  David Perticone ,  Shuanghe Shi ,  Jeff Stillson

Inventor： Richard F. Eilbert ,  David Perticone ,  Shuanghe Shi ,  Jeff Stillson

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/0033 ,  G01V5/0041

Abstract: A first image including a projection of a portion is generated based on data representing attenuation of higher-energy radiation having a peak energy of at least 1 MeV that passes through a portion of an inspection volume. A second image including a projection of the portion is generated based on data representing attenuation of lower-energy radiation passing through the portion of the inspection volume. A dual-pixel image is created from the first image and the second image. A region of interest is selected from the dual-pixel image. A first basis function that is derived from an attenuation characteristic associated with the region of interest is selected. The region of interest is represented in terms of an amplitude associated with the first basis function and an amplitude associated with the second basis function.

Abstract translation: 基于表示通过检测体积的一部分具有至少1MeV的峰值能量的较高能量辐射的衰减的数据，生成包括部分投影的第一图像。 基于表示通过检查体积的部分的较低能量辐射的衰减的数据产生包括该部分的投影的第二图像。 从第一图像和第二图像创建双像素图像。 从双像素图像中选择感兴趣区域。 选择从与感兴趣区域相关联的衰减特性导出的第一基函数。 感兴趣区域以与第一基函数相关联的幅度和与第二基函数相关联的幅度表示。

公开(公告)号：US07809104B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-05

申请号：US11599018

申请日：2006-11-13

Applicant: Andrew D. Foland

Inventor： Andrew D. Foland

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01N23/20 ,  G01V5/0025

Abstract: An imaging system that can form an image of an item under inspection using scattered radiation. A pencil beam of radiation is steered over the item under inspection and scattered radiation is detected. Regions of the item under inspection from which radiation is scattered are resolved in three dimensions using two-dimensional coordinates to which the pencil beam is steered. The third dimension is resolved using time of flight from the source. Because the inspection system can be located on one side of an item under inspection, an item may be imaged from a long distance and the imaging system may be mounted on a moving vehicle, making the imaging system well suited for use in many security inspection systems to detect explosives and other contraband items.

Abstract translation: 可以使用散射辐射形成检查中的物品的图像的成像系统。 将铅笔的辐射光束转过检查的物品，并检测散射辐射。 被辐射散射的物品的区域使用二维坐标来解决三维坐标，该二维坐标被引导到笔杆上。 使用从源头飞行的时间来解决第三个维度。 因为检查系统可以位于被检查物品的一侧，所以物品可以从远距离成像，并且成像系统可以安装在移动的车辆上，使得成像系统非常适合用于许多安全检查系统 检测炸药等违禁物品。

公开(公告)号：US07738687B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-15

申请号：US11637226

申请日：2006-12-11

Applicant: John O. Tortora ,  Jeffrey H. Stillson ,  Kristoph D. Krug

Inventor： John O. Tortora ,  Jeffrey H. Stillson ,  Kristoph D. Krug

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/0016 ,  G06K9/6211

Abstract: A multi-level contraband detection system. At a first level, the system obtains volumetric information about an item under inspection. The volumetric information provides a basis for identifying suspect objects in the item under inspection and their locations. The location information is expressed in a first coordinate system relative to the device used for first level scanning. When first level scanning identifies a suspicious object, the item under inspection is passed to a second level scanner that can take further measurements on the suspicious objects. The second level machine is controlled in a second coordinate system. A translation between the two coordinate systems is obtained by registering a multi-dimensional image obtained at the first level with positioning information obtained at the second level. Registration is performed using a coarse and then a fine registration process for quick and accurate registration.

Abstract translation: 多级违禁检测系统。 在第一级，系统获取关于被检查物品的体积信息。 体积信息为识别检查项目中的可疑物体及其位置提供依据。 相对于用于第一级扫描的设备，位置信息以第一坐标系表示。 当第一级扫描识别可疑对象时，被检查的物品被传递到可以对可疑对象进行进一步测量的第二级扫描器。 第二级机器被控制在第二坐标系中。 通过将在第一级获得的多维图像登记在第二级获得的定位信息来获得两个坐标系之间的平移。 使用粗略然后精细注册过程进行注册，以便快速准确的注册。

公开(公告)号：US07720194B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-18

申请号：US12069059

申请日：2008-02-06

Applicant: James M. Connelly ,  Paul Green ,  Joseph G. Nuttall

Inventor： James M. Connelly ,  Paul Green ,  Joseph G. Nuttall

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01V5/0016

Abstract: A stand-alone inspection system operating reliably with high throughput. The system employs automated image analysis to distinguish between cleared items and suspicious items. Cleared items pass through the inspection system without stopping, but the system stops suspicious items at a predetermined location so that the alarmed items can be readily identified by an operator. The system also displays information on the items that allows an operator to confirm that the item in the predetermined location is an alarmed item. Rather than resolving the alarmed item with the system stopped, the operator records an indicia of the alarmed item and the alarmed item is removed for further inspection or other processing. The recorded indicia provides a tracking mechanism that ensures alarmed bags are resolved.

Abstract translation: 独立的检测系统，运行可靠，产量高。 系统采用自动图像分析来区分清除的项目和可疑项目。 清除的物品不经停止地通过检查系统，但是系统在预定位置停止可疑物品，以便操作人员容易地识别警报的物品。 该系统还显示关于允许操作者确认预定位置中的物品是警报物品的物品的信息。 操作员不用解决系统停止的报警项目，而是记录报警项目的标记，并将报警的物品移除，以备进一步检查或进行其他处理。 记录标记提供了一个跟踪机制，确保报警袋解决。

公开(公告)号：US07606349B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-20

申请号：US11704894

申请日：2007-02-09

Applicant: Boris Oreper ,  Richard F. Eilbert ,  Andrew Dean Foland ,  Kenneth E. Prather ,  Thomas David Plamondon

Inventor： Boris Oreper ,  Richard F. Eilbert ,  Andrew Dean Foland ,  Kenneth E. Prather ,  Thomas David Plamondon

IPC: H01J35/02

CPC classification number: G01V5/0025 ,  G01V5/005

Abstract: A system may comprise a cathode, a target, one or more switches, and a conductive element. The cathode may be configured and arranged to generate an electron beam, and the target may be configured and arranged to emit radiation when electrons in the electron beam impact the target after being accelerated by an energy source. The one or more switches may be configured and arranged to apply either a first voltage or a second voltage from a power supply between the cathode and the target. The conductive element may be disposed between the cathode and the target so as to inhibit the electron beam generated by the cathode from reaching the target when a signal is applied to the conductive element.

Abstract translation: 系统可以包括阴极，靶，一个或多个开关和导电元件。 阴极可以被配置和布置成产生电子束，并且靶可以被配置和布置成当电子束中的电子在被能量源加速之后撞击靶时发射辐射。 一个或多个开关可以被配置和布置成施加来自阴极和靶之间的电源的第一电压或第二电压。 导电元件可以设置在阴极和靶之间，以便当信号被施加到导电元件时，抑制由阴极产生的电子束到达目标。

公开(公告)号：US20090034792A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US12184520

申请日：2008-08-01

Applicant: Justin Kennison ,  Ingo Donasch ,  James Connelly

Inventor： Justin Kennison ,  Ingo Donasch ,  James Connelly

IPC: G06K9/62

CPC classification number: G01V5/0016 ,  G06T9/00

Abstract: A first multi-dimensional digital image of a scan region is generated. The scan region is included in a materials-detection apparatus and is configured to receive and move containers through the materials-detection apparatus. A pre-defined background range of values is accessed, the background range of values representing a range of values associated with non-target materials and the background range of values being distinct from values associated with the target materials. A value of a voxel included in the multi-dimensional digital image is compared to the background range of values to determine whether the value of the voxel is within the background range of values. If the value of the voxel is within the background range of values, the voxel is identified as a voxel representing a low-density material. A second multi-dimensional digital image that disregards the identified voxel is generated to compress the first multi-dimensional digital image.

Abstract translation: 生成扫描区域的第一多维数字图像。 扫描区域包括在材料检测装置中，并且被构造成通过材料检测装置接收和移动容器。 访问值的预定义背景范围，表示与非目标材料相关联的值的范围的值的背景范围以及与目标材料相关联的值的背景范围不同。 将包含在多维数字图像中的体素的值与值的背景范围进行比较，以确定体素的值是否在值的背景范围内。 如果体素的值在值的背景范围内，则体素被识别为表示低密度材料的体素。 生成忽略所识别的体素的第二多维数字图像以压缩第一多维数字图像。

公开(公告)号：US20070290842A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11212859

申请日：2005-08-26

Applicant: Gerard Barone

Inventor： Gerard Barone

IPC: G08B1/08 ,  G08B13/00

CPC classification number: G07C3/00 ,  G08B13/1654

Abstract: A security system for use in connection with cargo containers and other enclosed spaces. The system monitors vibrations associated with a container and detects signals representative events indicating that an unauthorized access has been made to the container. The system may be programmed with a library of event signatures, allowing different types of events to be detected. The system may be provided with a library of signatures representing a heart beating with a beat pattern and the system may be used to detect a human or other animal within the container. Alternatively, the system may be provided with a library of signatures representing piercing the container. The system may be used to monitor containers in transit. Indications of events may be stored while the container is in transit and then communicated at a security check point.

Abstract translation: 与货物集装箱和其他封闭处所相关的安全系统。 该系统监测与容器相关联的振动，并且检测指示已经对容器进行未授权访问的代表性事件的信号。 该系统可以用事件签名库编程，允许检测不同类型的事件。 该系统可以设置有代表心跳与搏动图案的签名库，并且系统可以用于检测容器内的人或其他动物。 或者，系统可以设置有表示穿透容器的签名库。 该系统可用于监控运输中的集装箱。 事件的指示可以在集装箱运输过程中存储，然后在安全检查点进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US20070280502A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11544301

申请日：2006-10-06

Applicant: Joseph Paresi ,  Andrea Whitson

Inventor： Joseph Paresi ,  Andrea Whitson

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/0083 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: The application discloses a system and methods for remote access and analysis of data collected about items under inspection. The system includes one or more data collection stations, each of which may include an X-ray scanner that scans the items under inspection to obtain data about the items. The data is transmitted to one or more remote stations, where the data is remotely analyzed to determine whether the item contains a potential threat, such as, for example, explosives or other contraband. Data may be aggregated so that correlations between data collected for different items may be used to more accurately detect threats.

Abstract translation: 该申请公开了用于远程访问和分析关于被检查物品的数据的系统和方法。 该系统包括一个或多个数据采集站，每个数据采集站可以包括扫描被检查物品的X射线扫描仪，以获得有关物品的数据。 将数据发送到一个或多个远程站，其中远程分析数据以确定物品是否包含潜在威胁，例如爆炸物或其他违禁品。 可以聚合数据，以便可以使用为不同项目收集的数据之间的相关性来更准确地检测威胁。

公开(公告)号：US20070030955A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-08

申请号：US11351998

申请日：2006-02-10

Applicant: Richard Eilbert ,  Boris Oreper ,  Nicholas Gillett

Inventor： Richard Eilbert ,  Boris Oreper ,  Nicholas Gillett

IPC: G01N23/201

CPC classification number: G01V5/0025

Abstract: A radiation (e.g., X-ray) source and collimator assembly with no moving parts provides a swept-line scan of radiation suitable for imaging or analyzing radiation scattered from an object. Scatter radiation is sensed by (e.g., scintillation devices) to produce a signal which is then able to be processed to produce an image, or to be analyzed.

Abstract translation: 具有没有运动部件的辐射（例如，X射线）源和准直器组件提供适于成像或分析从物体散射的辐射的辐射的扫描线扫描。 散射辐射由（例如，闪烁装置）感测以产生信号，然后能够对其进行处理以产生图像或进行分析。

公开(公告)号：US07123681B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-17

申请号：US11184491

申请日：2005-07-19

Applicant: Michael P. Ellenbogen ,  Richard Robehr Bijjani

Inventor： Michael P. Ellenbogen ,  Richard Robehr Bijjani

IPC: G01N23/00

CPC classification number: G01N23/046 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G01V5/0041 ,  G01V5/005

Abstract: A reduced size CT scanner for baggage inspection has a wide angle x-ray source and multiple sets of detectors at different distances from the x-ray source. The detectors in each set are sized and positioned to maintain consistent pitch and flux levels among all detectors. Conventional reconstruction processes can be used to process the data from the CT scanner. The scanner may also be incorporated into a check-in desk in a network of scanners.

Abstract translation: 用于行李检查的尺寸减小的CT扫描器具有广角X射线源和与x射线源不同距离的多组检测器。 每组中的检测器的尺寸和位置被设计成在所有检测器之间保持一致的间距和通量水平。 传统的重建过程可用于处理CT扫描仪的数据。 扫描仪也可以并入扫描仪网络中的登记台。