公开(公告)号：US20210223190A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-22

申请号：US17181111

申请日：2021-02-22

Applicant: American Science and Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Aaron Couture ,  Calvin Adams ,  Rafael Fonseca ,  Jeffrey Schubert ,  Richard Mastronardi

IPC: G01N23/203 ,  B25J9/16 ,  G01N33/00

Abstract: Methods for characterizing living plants, wherein one or more beams of penetrating radiation such as x-rays are scanned across the plant under field conditions. Compton scatter is detected from the living plant and processed to derive characteristics of the living plant such as water content, root structure, branch structure, xylem size, fruit size, fruit shape, fruit aggregate volume, cluster size and shape, fruit maturity and an image of a part of the plant. Ground water content is measured using the same technique. Compton backscatter is used to guide a robotic gripper to grasp a portion of the plant such as for harvesting a fruit.

公开(公告)号：US10712293B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-14

申请号：US16656965

申请日：2019-10-18

Applicant: American Science and Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Aaron Couture ,  Calvin Adams ,  Rafael Fonseca ,  Jeffrey Schubert ,  Richard Mastronardi

IPC: G01N23/203 ,  B25J9/16 ,  G01N33/00

Abstract: Methods for characterizing living plants, wherein one or more beams of penetrating radiation such as x-rays are scanned across the plant under field conditions. Compton scatter is detected from the living plant and processed to derive characteristics of the living plant such as water content, root structure, branch structure, xylem size, fruit size, fruit shape, fruit aggregate volume, cluster size and shape, fruit maturity and an image of a part of the plant. Ground water content is measured using the same technique. Compton backscatter is used to guide a robotic gripper to grasp a portion of the plant such as for harvesting a fruit.

公开(公告)号：US20130202089A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13748036

申请日：2013-01-23

Applicant: American Science and Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Schubert ,  Jeffrey M. Denker ,  Jason Toppan ,  Michael Chesna ,  Richard Mastronardi ,  Robyn Smith ,  Richard Schueller ,  Jeffrey Illig

IPC: G01N23/203

CPC classification number: G01N23/203 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/201 ,  G01V5/0008 ,  G01V5/0025

Abstract: An x-ray inspection system using backscatter of an x-ray beam emitted through a scan panel contiguous with, but of a material distinct from, an enclosure that contains an x-ray source by which the x-ray beam is generated. The scan panel is contoured in such a manner as to be visibly blended with a shape characterizing the enclosure. In some embodiments, the beam traverses multiple scan panels, where one or more of the scan panels may be selected for beam filtration properties. The scan panel may be disposed interior to a sliding door, and may be structured to serve as a scatter shield.

Abstract translation: X射线检查系统使用通过与包含产生x射线束的x射线源的外壳不同的扫描面板发射的X射线束的反向散射。 扫描面板的轮廓是这样的，以便与表征外壳的形状可见地混合。 在一些实施例中，光束横穿多个扫描面板，其中可以选择一个或多个扫描面板用于束过滤特性。 扫描面板可以设置在滑动门的内部，并且可以被构造成用作散射屏蔽。

公开(公告)号：US20140044238A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US14057564

申请日：2013-10-18

Applicant: American Science and Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Mastronardi ,  Dean Fleury ,  Jeffrey R. Schubert ,  Joseph DiMare ,  Richard Schueller ,  Alexander Chalmers

IPC: G01V5/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/0008 ,  G01N23/20083 ,  G01N23/201 ,  G01N23/203 ,  G01V5/0016 ,  G01V5/0025

Abstract: An apparatus and method for inspecting personnel or their effects. A first and second carriage each carries a source for producing a beam of penetrating radiation incident on a given subject. A positioner provides for relative motion of each beam vis-à-vis the subject in a motion, the vertical component of which is one-way. A detector receives radiation produced by at least one of the sources after the radiation interacts with the subject.

Abstract translation: 用于检查人员或其影响的装置和方法。 第一和第二托架每个都带有用于产生入射在给定主体上的穿透辐射束的源。 定位器提供每个光束相对于被摄体在运动中的相对运动，其垂直分量是单向的。 在辐射与受试者相互作用之后，检测器接收由至少一个源产生的辐射。

公开(公告)号：US20130230140A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13865382

申请日：2013-04-18

Applicant: AMERICAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： Richard Mastronardi ,  Jeffrey M. Denker ,  Peter Rothschild ,  Dan-Cristian Dinca ,  Aaron D. Pailes ,  David R. Blake ,  Domenic Martignetti

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01N23/04 ,  G01V5/0016

Abstract: Methods for inspecting contents of a container. High-energy penetrating radiation collimated into a fan beam illuminates an inspected container from one side, while a plurality of detector plates are disposed on the opposite side of the container. Each detector plate has a plurality of detector modules, each of which, in turn, is disposed on a remotely activated alignment and has multiple detector elements. A controller governs the orientation of each of the plurality of detector plates based at least on the detector signal generated by its detector elements such that each detector element of each detector module of each detector plate may be aligned to within a specified fraction of the transverse dimension of the fan beam as measured at the exit slot.

Abstract translation: 检查容器内容物的方法 准直成风扇光束的高能量穿透辐射从一侧照射被检查的容器，而多个检测器板设置在容器的相对侧上。 每个检测器板具有多个检测器模块，每个检测器模块又分别设置在远程激活的对准上并具有多个检测器元件。 控制器至少基于由其检测器元件产生的检测器信号来控制多个检测器板中的每一个的取向，使得每个检测器板的每个检测器模块的每个检测器元件可以对准在横向尺寸的指定分数内 在出口处测量的风扇光束。

公开(公告)号：US10955367B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-23

申请号：US15758134

申请日：2016-09-07

Applicant: American Science and Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Aaron Couture ,  Calvin Adams ,  Rafael Fonseca ,  Jeffrey Schubert ,  Richard Mastronardi

IPC: G01N23/00 ,  G01N23/203 ,  B25J9/16 ,  G01N33/00

Abstract: Methods for characterizing living plants, wherein one or more beams of penetrating radiation such as x-rays are scanned across the plant under field conditions. Compton scatter is detected from the living plant and processed to derive characteristics of the living plant such as water content, root structure, branch structure, xylem size, fruit size, fruit shape, fruit aggregate volume, cluster size and shape, fruit maturity and an image of a part of the plant. Ground water content is measured using the same technique. Compton backscatter is used to guide a robotic gripper to grasp a portion of the plant such as for harvesting a fruit.

公开(公告)号：US20130039463A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-14

申请号：US13650313

申请日：2012-10-12

Applicant: AMERICAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： Richard Mastronardi ,  Peter J. Rothschild

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01V5/0008

Abstract: A system and method for inspecting a vehicle by means of one or more sources and detectors of penetrating radiation. The source(s) and detector(s) are carried on a mobile conveyance and deployed at a point of operation. One source swings away from the conveyance on a deployable member, such as a boom, such that the source can irradiate a vehicle from above or below. A detector deploys outwardly from the mobile conveyance, remaining mechanically coupled to the mobile conveyance in a position in a horizontal plane, such that the detector intercepts penetrating radiation from the source positioned above the inspected vehicle, which penetrating radiation has interacted with the inspected vehicle. A ramp may be provided to allow the inspected vehicle to be driven to a position between the vertically irradiating source and a transmission detector.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过一个或多个穿透辐射源和检测器检查车辆的系统和方法。 源和检测器携带在移动式输送器上并在操作点进行展开。 一个源在诸如吊杆的可展开构件上远离运输工具摆动，使得源可以从上方或下方照射车辆。 检测器从移动输送器向外部展开，在水平面上的位置保持机械耦合到移动输送器，使得检测器拦截来自位于被检查车辆上方的源的穿透辐射，该穿透辐射与被检查的车辆相互作用。 可以设置斜坡以允许被检查车辆被驱动到垂直照射源和变速器检测器之间的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20200049635A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-13

申请号：US16656965

申请日：2019-10-18

Applicant: American Science and Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Aaron Couture ,  Calvin Adams ,  Rafael Fonseca ,  Jeffrey Schubert ,  Richard Mastronardi

IPC: G01N23/203 ,  B25J9/16 ,  G01N33/00

Abstract: Methods for characterizing living plants, wherein one or more beams of penetrating radiation such as x-rays are scanned across the plant under field conditions. Compton scatter is detected from the living plant and processed to derive characteristics of the living plant such as water content, root structure, branch structure, xylem size, fruit size, fruit shape, fruit aggregate volume, cluster size and shape, fruit maturity and an image of a part of the plant. Ground water content is measured using the same technique. Compton backscatter is used to guide a robotic gripper to grasp a portion of the plant such as for harvesting a fruit.

公开(公告)号：US20200033274A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-30

申请号：US15758134

申请日：2016-09-07

Applicant: American Science and Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Aaron Couture ,  Calvin Adams ,  Rafael Fonseca ,  Jeffrey Schubert ,  Richard Mastronardi

IPC: G01N23/203 ,  G01N33/00 ,  B25J9/16

Abstract: Methods for characterizing living plants, wherein one or more beams of penetrating radiation such as x-rays are scanned across the plant under field conditions. Compton scatter is detected from the living plant and processed to derive characteristics of the living plant such as water content, root structure, branch structure, xylem size, fruit size, fruit shape, fruit aggregate volume, cluster size and shape, fruit maturity and an image of a part of the plant. Ground water content is measured using the same technique. Compton backscatter is used to guide a robotic gripper to grasp a portion of the plant such as for harvesting a fruit.

公开(公告)号：US10228487B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-12

申请号：US15307473

申请日：2015-05-15

Applicant: American Science and Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Richard Mastronardi

IPC: G01N23/10 ,  G01V5/00 ,  G01N23/04

Abstract: An X-ray cargo inspection system and method. A lead-in conveyor on a first trailer receives a cargo container for inspection. An inspection module disposed on a second trailer then scans the cargo container with penetrating radiation, detects penetrating radiation that has interacted with the cargo container, and produces an inspection signal. An exit conveyor disposed on a third trailer projects the cargo container following scanning. The inspection module may contain transmission or scatter detectors, or both. Multiple lead-in conveyors may serve to load additional cargo containers for subsequent scanning by the inspection module.