公开(公告)号：US08345812B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US12426172

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: David Perticone ,  Vitaliy Ziskin

Inventor： David Perticone ,  Vitaliy Ziskin

IPC: G21G1/08

CPC classification number: H05H3/06 ,  G01V5/0091 ,  H05H6/00

Abstract: A first pulsed beam of charged particles from a particle accelerator is accelerated toward a first target that is configured to emit a fast neutron beam in response to being struck by an accelerated particle such that the fast neutron beam is directed toward a physical region. The last neutron beam includes a neutron having an energy sufficient to cause fission in a fissionable material. Data from a sensor configured to detect radiation of a fission product is accessed, and before accelerating a second pulsed beam of charged particles, whether the physical region includes a fissionable material based on the data from the sensor is determined.

Abstract translation: 来自粒子加速器的带电粒子的第一脉冲束被加速朝向被配置为响应于被加速粒子撞击而发射快中子束的第一目标而被加速，使得快中子束被引向物理区域。 快中子束包括具有足以在可裂变材料中分裂的能量的中子。 访问配置成检测裂变产物的辐射的传感器的数据，并且在加速带电粒子的第二脉冲束之前，确定基于来自传感器的数据的物理区域是否包括可裂变材料。

公开(公告)号：US09239303B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US13599311

申请日：2012-08-30

Applicant: Vitaliy Ziskin ,  David Perticone

Inventor： Vitaliy Ziskin ,  David Perticone

IPC: G01N23/083 ,  G01V5/00 ,  G01N23/09

CPC classification number: G01N23/09 ,  G01N23/083 ,  G01N2223/423 ,  G01V5/0033

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for material discrimination. The systems and methods include a single source that generates both neutrons and photons, and a single imaging array with a common detector that detects the neutrons and the photons generated from the single source. The systems and methods allow for a determination of the contents, and/or the effective atomic number (“Z”) of the contents, of an object without physical inspection of the interior of the object.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于材料鉴别的系统和方法。 系统和方法包括产生中子和光子的单个源，以及具有检测中子和从单个源产生的光子的公共检测器的单个成像阵列。 系统和方法允许确定物体的内容和/或物体的有效原子序数（“Z”），而不对物体内部进行物理检查。

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：US08401270B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

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: 基于表示通过检查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产生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：US20120119103A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：US13361060

申请日：2012-01-30

Applicant: David Perticone ,  Vitaliy Ziskin

Inventor： David Perticone ,  Vitaliy Ziskin

IPC: G01T1/16

CPC classification number: H05H3/06 ,  G01V5/0091 ,  H05H6/00

Abstract: Fissionable materials are distinguished from other high-effective atomic number materials by producing dual-energy x-ray radiation sufficient to cause fission in fissionable materials and directing the dual-energy x-ray radiation sufficient to cause fission in fissionable materials towards a physical region. X-ray radiation and a product of fission from the physical region are sensed. An absorption of the dual-energy x-ray radiation by the physical region is determined based on the sensed x-ray radiation, and whether the physical region includes fissionable material is determined based on the presence of a product of fission.

Abstract translation: 可裂变材料与其他高效原子序列材料不同，是通过产生足以在可裂变材料中引起裂变的双能X射线辐射，并引导足够的双能量x射线辐射使可裂变材料分裂成物理区域。 感测X射线辐射和物理区域的裂变产物。 基于感测的X射线辐射来确定物理区域的双能X射线辐射的吸收，以及基于裂变产物的存在来确定物理区域是否包括可裂变材料。

公开(公告)号：US20110186739A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-04

申请号：US13021194

申请日：2011-02-04

Applicant: Andrew D. Foland ,  Richard Franklin Eilbert ,  Michael R. Gambini ,  Nicholas Danvers Penrose Gillett ,  Ronald S. McNabb ,  Boris Oreper ,  David Perticone ,  Vitaliy Ziskin

Inventor： Andrew D. Foland ,  Richard Franklin Eilbert ,  Michael R. Gambini ,  Nicholas Danvers Penrose Gillett ,  Ronald S. McNabb ,  Boris Oreper ,  David Perticone ,  Vitaliy Ziskin

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01V5/0008

Abstract: Apparatus for scanning large cargo to detect concealed contents include a mobile platform configured to carry and position at least one X-ray or gamma-ray source and at least one detector array at a plurality of positions with respect to a stationary cargo. The detector array may be mounted on a boom moveably affixed to the mobile platform. Multiple measurements of radiation passing through the cargo for various source-detector orientations can be used to compute volumetric images of concealed content within the cargo.

Abstract translation: 用于扫描大货物以检测隐藏内容物的装置包括移动平台，该移动平台被配置为在相对于静止货物的多个位置处运送和定位至少一个X射线或γ射线源和至少一个检测器阵列。 检测器阵列可以安装在可移动地固定到移动平台上的吊杆上。 用于各种源 - 检测器取向的通过货物的辐射的多次测量可用于计算货物内的隐藏内容的体积图像。

公开(公告)号：US20130056643A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13599311

申请日：2012-08-30

Applicant: Vitaliy Ziskin ,  David Perticone

Inventor： Vitaliy Ziskin ,  David Perticone

IPC: G01N23/05 ,  G01N23/02

CPC classification number: G01N23/09 ,  G01N23/083 ,  G01N2223/423 ,  G01V5/0033

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for material discrimination. The systems and methods include a single source that generates both neutrons and photons, and a single imaging array with a common detector that detects the neutrons and the photons generated from the single source. The systems and methods allow for a determination of the contents, and/or the effective atomic number (“Z”) of the contents, of an object without physical inspection of the interior of the object.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于材料鉴别的系统和方法。 系统和方法包括产生中子和光子的单个源，以及具有检测中子和从单个源产生的光子的公共检测器的单个成像阵列。 系统和方法允许确定物体的内容和/或内容的有效原子数（Z），而不对物体内部进行物理检查。

公开(公告)号：US08106365B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-31

申请号：US12426179

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: David Perticone ,  Vitaliy Ziskin

Inventor： David Perticone ,  Vitaliy Ziskin

IPC: G21G1/00

CPC classification number: H05H3/06 ,  G01V5/0091 ,  H05H6/00

Abstract: Fissionable materials are distinguished from other high-effective atomic number materials by producing dual-energy x-ray radiation sufficient to cause fission in fissionable materials and directing the dual-energy x-ray radiation sufficient to cause fission in fissionable materials towards a physical region. X-ray radiation and a product of fission from the physical region are sensed. An absorption of the dual-energy x-ray radiation by the physical region is determined based on the sensed x-ray radiation, and whether the physical region includes fissionable material is determined based on the presence of a product of fission.

Abstract translation: 可裂变材料与其他高效原子序列材料不同，是通过产生足以在可裂变材料中引起裂变的双能X射线辐射，并引导足够的双能量x射线辐射使可裂变材料分裂成物理区域。 感测X射线辐射和物理区域的裂变产物。 基于感测的X射线辐射来确定物理区域的双能X射线辐射的吸收，以及基于裂变产物的存在来确定物理区域是否包括可裂变材料。

公开(公告)号：US20090321653A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12426179

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: David Perticone ,  Vitaliy Ziskin

Inventor： David Perticone ,  Vitaliy Ziskin

IPC: G01T1/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: H05H3/06 ,  G01V5/0091 ,  H05H6/00

Abstract: Fissionable materials are distinguished from other high-effective atomic number materials by producing dual-energy x-ray radiation sufficient to cause fission in fissionable materials and directing the dual-energy x-ray radiation sufficient to cause fission in fissionable materials towards a physical region. X-ray radiation and a product of fission from the physical region are sensed. An absorption of the dual-energy x-ray radiation by the physical region is determined based on the sensed x-ray radiation, and whether the physical region includes fissionable material is determined based on the presence of a product of fission.

Abstract translation: 可裂变材料与其他高效原子序列材料不同，是通过产生足以在可裂变材料中引起裂变的双能X射线辐射，并引导足够的双能量x射线辐射使可裂变材料分裂成物理区域。 感测X射线辐射和物理区域的裂变产物。 基于感测的X射线辐射来确定物理区域的双能X射线辐射的吸收，以及基于裂变产物的存在来确定物理区域是否包括可裂变材料。

公开(公告)号：US20090262882A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12426172

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: David Perticone ,  Vitaliy Ziskin

Inventor： David Perticone ,  Vitaliy Ziskin

IPC: G01T3/00

CPC classification number: H05H3/06 ,  G01V5/0091 ,  H05H6/00

Abstract: A first pulsed beam of charged particles from a particle accelerator is accelerated toward a first target that is configured to emit a fast neutron beam in response to being struck by an accelerated particle such that the fast neutron beam is directed toward a physical region. The last neutron beam includes a neutron having an energy sufficient to cause fission in a fissionable material. Data from a sensor configured to detect radiation of a fission product is accessed, and before accelerating a second pulsed beam of charged particles, whether the physical region includes a fissionable material based on the data from the sensor is determined.

Abstract translation: 来自粒子加速器的带电粒子的第一脉冲束被加速朝向被配置为响应于被加速粒子撞击而发射快中子束的第一目标而被加速，使得快中子束被引向物理区域。 快中子束包括具有足以在可裂变材料中分裂的能量的中子。 访问配置成检测裂变产物的辐射的传感器的数据，并且在加速带电粒子的第二脉冲束之前，确定基于来自传感器的数据的物理区域是否包括可裂变材料。