Covert surveillance using multi-modality sensing
    1.
    发明授权
    Covert surveillance using multi-modality sensing 有权
    使用多方式感知进行隐蔽监视

    公开(公告)号:US08908831B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-09

    申请号:US13523604

    申请日:2012-06-14

    IPC分类号: G01N23/203 G01N23/00 G01V5/00

    摘要: The present specification discloses a covert mobile inspection vehicle with a backscatter X-ray scanning system that has an X-ray source and detectors for obtaining a radiographic image of an object outside the vehicle. The system is configured to also simultaneously detect passive radiation. The systems preferably include at least one sensor for determining a distance from at least one of the detectors to points on the surface of the object being scanned, a processor for processing the obtained radiographic image by using the determined distance of the object to obtain an atomic number of each material contained in the object, and one or more sensors to obtain surveillance data from a predefined area surrounding the vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 本说明书公开了一种具有背景散射X射线扫描系统的隐蔽移动检查车辆,其具有用于获得车辆外部的物体的X射线照相图像的X射线源和检测器。 该系统被配置为同时检测被动辐射。 该系统优选地包括至少一个传感器,用于确定从至少一个检测器到待扫描物体表面上的点的距离;处理器,用于通过使用确定的物体距离来获得所获得的放射线照相图像,以获得原子 包含在物体中的每种材料的数量以及从车辆周围的预定区域获得监视数据的一个或多个传感器。

    COMPOSITE GAMMA-NEUTRON DETECTION SYSTEM
    2.
    发明申请
    COMPOSITE GAMMA-NEUTRON DETECTION SYSTEM 审中-公开
    复合GAMMA-NEUTRON检测系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140197321A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-17

    申请号:US13740075

    申请日:2013-01-11

    IPC分类号: G01T3/00 G01T1/20

    CPC分类号: G01T1/20 G01T1/2008 G01T3/06

    摘要: The present invention provides a gamma-neutron detector based on mixtures of thermal neutron absorbers that produce heavy-particle emission following thermal capture. The detector consists of one or more thin screens embedded in transparent hydrogenous light guides, which also serve as a neutron moderator. The emitted particles interact with the scintillator screen and produce a high light output, which is collected by the light guides into a photomultiplier tube and produces a signal from which the neutrons are counted. Simultaneous gamma-ray detection is provided by replacing the light guide material with a plastic scintillator. The plastic scintillator serves as the gamma-ray detector, moderator and light guide. The neutrons and gamma-ray events are separated employing Pulse-Shape Discrimination (PSD). The detector can be used in several scanning configurations including portal, drive-through, drive-by, handheld and backpack, etc.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种基于热中子吸收剂的混合物的γ中子检测器,其在热捕获之后产生重粒子发射。 检测器由一个或多个嵌入在透明氢光导中的薄屏幕组成,也可作为中子调节剂。 发射的颗粒与闪烁体屏幕相互作用并产生高光输出,该光输出由光导收集到光电倍增管中并产生中子被计数的信号。 通过用塑料闪烁体代替导光材料来提供同时的γ射线检测。 塑料闪烁体用作γ射线检测器,调节剂和光导。 使用脉冲形状识别(PSD)分离中子和γ射线事件。 检测器可用于多种扫描配置,包括门禁,驱动器,驱动器,手持和背包等。

    Systems and Methods for Scanning Objects
    3.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for Scanning Objects 有权
    扫描对象的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130129043A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-23

    申请号:US13577178

    申请日:2011-02-03

    IPC分类号: G01N23/04

    CPC分类号: G01N23/04 G01V5/0008

    摘要: The present application discloses scanner systems that have a radiation generator arranged to generate radiation to irradiate an object, a detector arranged to detect the radiation after it has interacted with the object and generate a sequence of detector data sets as the object is moved relative to the generator, and processors arranged to process each of the detector data sets thereby to generate a control output.

    摘要翻译: 本申请公开了具有辐射发生器的扫描器系统,其布置成产生辐射以照射物体;检测器,被布置成在物体与对象相互作用之后检测辐射,并且当物体相对于物体移动时产生检测器数据集的序列 发生器和布置成处理每个检测器数据集的处理器,从而产生控制输出。

    Composite gamma-neutron detection system
    4.
    发明授权
    Composite gamma-neutron detection system 有权
    复合γ中子检测系统

    公开(公告)号:US08389941B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-05

    申请号:US12976861

    申请日:2010-12-22

    IPC分类号: G01T1/164

    摘要: The present invention provides a gamma-neutron detector based on mixtures of thermal neutron absorbers that produce heavy-particle emission following thermal capture. The detector consists of one or more thin screens embedded in transparent hydrogenous light guides, which also serve as a neutron moderator. The emitted particles interact with the scintillator screen and produce a high light output, which is collected by the light guides into a photomultiplier tube and produces a signal from which the neutrons are counted. Simultaneous gamma-ray detection is provided by replacing the light guide material with a plastic scintillator. The plastic scintillator serves as the gamma-ray detector, moderator and light guide. The neutrons and gamma-ray events are separated employing Pulse-Shape Discrimination (PSD). The detector can be used in several scanning configurations including portal, drive-through, drive-by, handheld and backpack, etc.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种基于热中子吸收剂的混合物的γ中子检测器,其在热捕获之后产生重粒子发射。 检测器由一个或多个嵌入在透明氢光导中的薄屏幕组成,也可作为中子调节剂。 发射的颗粒与闪烁体屏幕相互作用并产生高光输出,该光输出由光导收集到光电倍增管中并产生中子被计数的信号。 通过用塑料闪烁体代替导光材料来提供同时的γ射线检测。 塑料闪烁体用作γ射线检测器,调节剂和光导。 使用脉冲形状识别(PSD)分离中子和γ射线事件。 检测器可用于多种扫描配置,包括门禁,驱动器,驱动器,手持和背包等。

    Systems and methods for scanning objects
    5.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for scanning objects 有权
    用于扫描对象的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09435752B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-06

    申请号:US13577178

    申请日:2011-02-03

    IPC分类号: G01N23/00 G01N23/04 G01V5/00

    CPC分类号: G01N23/04 G01V5/0008

    摘要: The present application discloses scanner systems that have a radiation generator arranged to generate radiation to irradiate an object, a detector arranged to detect the radiation after it has interacted with the object and generate a sequence of detector data sets as the object is moved relative to the generator, and processors arranged to process each of the detector data sets thereby to generate a control output.

    摘要翻译: 本申请公开了具有辐射发生器的扫描器系统,其布置成产生辐射以照射物体;检测器,被布置成在物体与对象相互作用之后检测辐射,并且当物体相对于物体移动时产生检测器数据集的序列 发生器和布置成处理每个检测器数据集的处理器,从而产生控制输出。

    Covert Surveillance Using Multi-Modality Sensing
    6.
    发明申请
    Covert Surveillance Using Multi-Modality Sensing 有权
    使用多模式感知进行隐蔽监视

    公开(公告)号:US20140226789A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-14

    申请号:US13523604

    申请日:2012-06-14

    IPC分类号: G01N23/203 G01N23/00

    摘要: The present specification discloses a covert mobile inspection vehicle with a backscatter X-ray scanning system that has an X-ray source and detectors for obtaining a radiographic image of an object outside the vehicle. The system is configured to also simultaneously detect passive radiation. The systems preferably include at least one sensor for determining a distance from at least one of the detectors to points on the surface of the object being scanned, a processor for processing the obtained radiographic image by using the determined distance of the object to obtain an atomic number of each material contained in the object, and one or more sensors to obtain surveillance data from a predefined area surrounding the vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 本说明书公开了一种具有背景散射X射线扫描系统的隐蔽移动检查车辆,其具有用于获得车辆外部的物体的X射线照相图像的X射线源和检测器。 该系统被配置为同时检测被动辐射。 该系统优选地包括至少一个传感器,用于确定从至少一个检测器到待扫描物体表面上的点的距离;处理器,用于通过使用确定的物体距离来获得所获得的放射线照相图像,以获得原子 包含在物体中的每种材料的数量以及从车辆周围的预定区域获得监视数据的一个或多个传感器。

    Composite Gamma-Neutron Detection System
    7.
    发明申请
    Composite Gamma-Neutron Detection System 有权
    复合伽玛中子检测系统

    公开(公告)号:US20110204243A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-25

    申请号:US12976861

    申请日:2010-12-22

    IPC分类号: G01T1/203 G01T1/20

    摘要: The present invention provides a gamma-neutron detector based on mixtures of thermal neutron absorbers that produce heavy-particle emission following thermal capture. The detector consists of one or more thin screens embedded in transparent hydrogenous light guides, which also serve as a neutron moderator. The emitted particles interact with the scintillator screen and produce a high light output, which is collected by the light guides into a photomultiplier tube and produces a signal from which the neutrons are counted. Simultaneous gamma-ray detection is provided by replacing the light guide material with a plastic scintillator. The plastic scintillator serves as the gamma-ray detector, moderator and light guide. The neutrons and gamma-ray events are separated employing Pulse-Shape Discrimination (PSD). The detector can be used in several scanning configurations including portal, drive-through, drive-by, handheld and backpack, etc.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种基于热中子吸收剂的混合物的γ中子检测器,其在热捕获之后产生重粒子发射。 检测器由一个或多个嵌入在透明氢光导中的薄屏幕组成,也可作为中子调节剂。 发射的颗粒与闪烁体屏幕相互作用并产生高光输出,该光输出由光导收集到光电倍增管中并产生中子被计数的信号。 通过用塑料闪烁体代替导光材料来提供同时的γ射线检测。 塑料闪烁体用作γ射线检测器,调节剂和光导。 使用脉冲形状识别(PSD)分离中子和γ射线事件。 检测器可用于多种扫描配置,包括门禁,驱动器,驱动器,手持和背包等。

    Dual mode X-ray vehicle scanning system
    8.
    发明授权
    Dual mode X-ray vehicle scanning system 有权
    双模X射线车辆扫描系统

    公开(公告)号:US09036779B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-19

    申请号:US13368178

    申请日:2012-02-07

    CPC分类号: G01V5/0041 G21K1/02 G21K1/04

    摘要: A variable mode X-ray transmission system is provided that can be operated in low or high dose rate modes depending upon the area or portion of the vehicle to be screened. In one embodiment, variable dose rate is achieved by use of a novel collimator. The systems disclosed in this application enable the scanning of a vehicle cab portion (occupied by people, such as a driver) at low dose rate, which is safe for human beings, while allowing the scanning of the cargo portion (unoccupied by people) at a high dose rate. Rapid switching from low dose rate to high dose rate operating mode is provided, while striking a balance between high material penetration for cargo portion and low intensity exposure that is safe for occupants in the cab portion of the inspected vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种可变模式X射线传输系统,其可以以低或高剂量率模式操作,这取决于要被屏蔽的车辆的面积或部分。 在一个实施例中,可变剂量率通过使用新颖的准直器实现。 本申请中公开的系统使得能够以低剂量率扫描车辆驾驶室部分(例如驾驶员等),这对于人来说是安全的,同时允许扫描货物部分(人不占用)在 高剂量率。 提供了从低剂量率到高剂量率操作模式的快速切换,同时在被检查车辆的驾驶室部分的乘客安全的货物部分的高材料穿透和低强度暴露之间达到平衡。

    Drive-through scanning systems
    9.
    发明授权
    Drive-through scanning systems 有权
    驱动扫描系统

    公开(公告)号:US08971485B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-03

    申请号:US12919482

    申请日:2009-02-26

    IPC分类号: G01N23/04 G01V5/00

    CPC分类号: G01V5/0066 G01V5/0041

    摘要: A drive-through scanning system comprises a radiation generating system arranged to generate radiation at two different energy levels and direct the radiation towards a scanning volume, detectors arranged to detect the radiation after it has passed through the scanning volume, and a controller arranged to identify a part of a vehicle within the scanning volume, to allocate the part of the vehicle to one of several categories, and to control the radiation generating system and to select one or more of the energy levels depending on the category to which the part of the vehicle is allocated.

    摘要翻译: 驱动扫描系统包括辐射生成系统,其布置成以两个不同的能级产生辐射并将辐射引向扫描体积,被布置成在辐射通过扫描体积之后检测辐射的检测器,以及布置成识别 在扫描体积内的车辆的一部分,以将车辆的一部分分配到几个类别中的一个,并且控制辐射生成系统,并且根据该部分的一部分来选择一个或多个能量级别 车辆被分配。

    Covert surveillance using multi-modality sensing
    10.
    发明授权
    Covert surveillance using multi-modality sensing 有权
    使用多方式感知进行隐蔽监视

    公开(公告)号:US08903046B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-02

    申请号:US13368202

    申请日:2012-02-07

    IPC分类号: G01N23/201 G01V5/00

    摘要: The present specification discloses a covert mobile inspection vehicle with a backscatter X-ray scanning system that has an X-ray source and detectors for obtaining a radiographic image of an object outside the vehicle. The systems preferably include at least one sensor for determining a distance from at least one of the detectors to points on the surface of the object being scanned, a processor for processing the obtained radiographic image by using the determined distance of the object to obtain an atomic number of each material contained in the object, and one or more sensors to obtain surveillance data from a predefined area surrounding the vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 本说明书公开了一种具有背景散射X射线扫描系统的隐蔽移动检查车辆,其具有用于获得车辆外部的物体的X射线照相图像的X射线源和检测器。 该系统优选地包括至少一个传感器,用于确定从至少一个检测器到待扫描物体表面上的点的距离;处理器,用于通过使用确定的物体距离来获得所获得的放射线照相图像,以获得原子 包含在物体中的每种材料的数量以及从车辆周围的预定区域获得监视数据的一个或多个传感器。