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X-ray Or Gamma Ray Systems Or Devices > Specific Application > Absorption > Inspection Of Closed Container Inspection Of Closed ContainerInspection Of Closed Container patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.11/22/07 - 20070269005 - X-ray backscatter detection imaging modules An inspection system based upon an imaging enclosure characterized by an enclosing body, or skin. A source of penetrating radiation and a spatial modulator for forming the penetrating radiation into a beam, are both concealed entirely within the body of an enclosure such as a shipping container for convenient operational ... 11/15/07 - 20070263767 - Advanced multi-resonant, multi-mode gamma beam detection and imaging system for explosives, special nuclear material (snm), high-z materials, and other contraband A method and apparatus combining Gamma Resonance Absorption, Gamma Resonance Fluorescence, Gamma Induced Photofission, Dual Beam Gamma Energy Absorptiometry modality in a single system for contraband detection/identification. Such contraband detection systems utilize novel proton beam target devices capable of generating single or multiple monoenergetic gamma ray beams used in detection/measurement ... 10/25/07 - 20070248212 - Cryptographic container security system A cryptographic container security system for enabling the secure transportation of a container from a sender site to a receiver site. The system includes, in the exemplary embodiment, apparatuses and methods for generating pre-transportation and post-transportation fingerprints of a container being transported, for encrypting and decrypting the pre-transportation fingerprint, and ... 10/11/07 - 20070237294 - Method and apparatus for the safe and rapid detection of nuclear devices within containers A safe, reliable and rapid system for the detection of nuclear materials within containers includes the use of pulsed high-intensity gamma rays that can penetrate a container and its contents and can be detected outside the container to provide a display in which high-Z material, including lead, uranium, plutonium and ... 10/11/07 - 20070237293 - Laminographic system for 3d imaging and inspection A digital Laminographic or Tomosynthesis method is described for use in the detection of explosives concealed in baggage. The method uses at least one source of x-ray and at least two sets of detectors, preferably more to generate 3D images of high detail. The data from the detectors can be ... 10/04/07 - 20070230658 - Image coding method and apparatus, and image decoding method and apparatus In an image coding apparatus 100, a ROI setting unit 20 sets a ROI region in an image. An entropy coding unit 14 entropy-codes the image. A ROI information coding unit 24 encodes information for specifying the ROI region. A codestream generator 16 generates a codestream in a manner that ... 10/04/07 - 20070230657 - Apparatus and method for controlling start and stop operations of a computed tomography imaging system An apparatus and method for scanning an object with a helical CT scanner, the method comprising: acquiring an amount of data corresponding to the object that is scanned by the CT scanner, wherein the amount of data is generated by an x-ray source that projects a fan beam of x-rays ... 10/04/07 - 20070230656 - Baggage screening system A system for screening items of baggage comprises attaching to each baggage item at a check-in location within a terminal an electronic tag which is periodically scanned as the item travels via baggage sortation system from the check-in location and a loading location. All baggage items are diverted from the ... 09/20/07 - 20070217572 - Single boom cargo scanning system The inspection methods and systems of the present invention are mobile, rapidly deployable, and capable of scanning a wide variety of receptacles cost-effectively and accurately on uneven surfaces. The present invention is directed toward a portable inspection system for generating an image representation of target objects using a radiation source, ... 09/20/07 - 20070217571 - Increased throughput inspection station A method and apparatus for inspecting items for the presence of contraband. Trays may be used to hold items as they move through an inspection station. After use, the trays may be mechanically conveyed back to an entry region of the inspection station so that the trays may be used ... 08/16/07 - 20070189454 - System and method for determining dimensions of structures/systems for designing modifications to the structures/systems A method and system of determining the physical dimensions and configuration of a structure and/or system as a precursor to the design of modifications of the structure and/or system by analyzing hidden objects within the structure and/or system is provided. The method includes accessing the structure and/or system prior to ... 08/09/07 - 20070183568 - Method for inspecting object using multi-energy radiations and apparatus thereof The present invention discloses a method for inspecting an object using multi-energy radiations and an apparatus thereof. The method comprises the steps of: causing multi-energy radiations to interact with an object under inspection; detecting and recording detection values after an interaction between the multi-energy radiations and the object under inspection; ... 07/19/07 - 20070165777 - Container inspection system An inspection system provides for inspection of cargo containers. A scanning tunnel has an entrance and an exit, a plurality of scanning entrance doors, each having an open position and a closed position, at least one of the plurality of scanning entrance doors interior to the scanning tunnel; a plurality ... 07/05/07 - 20070153974 - Method and apparatus for detecting contraband using radiated compound signatures An system for detecting contraband, particularly explosives or other energetic materials. The system includes a source of ionizing radiation that irradiates an item under inspection. The radiation stimulates the emission of RF energy from objects within the item under inspection. The characteristics of the emitted RF energy reveals information about ... 06/28/07 - 20070147586 - Contraband detection systems and methods In one embodiment, the present invention provides a CT scanner system for use in baggage screening at security checkpoints. ... 06/28/07 - 20070147585 - X-ray imaging technique A security system for detecting contraband such as explosives. The system has a source of radiation and a detector array. A detector array is made of many small detectors, each with a fast response time. The fast response time allows individual radiation photon interactions with each detector to be counted. ... 06/21/07 - 20070140423 - Imaging system with long-standoff capability 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 form which radiation is scattered are resolved in three dimensions using ... 06/21/07 - 20070140422 - System for alternately pulsing energy of accelerated electrons bombarding a conversion target A RF linear electron accelerator system for generating a beam of accelerated electrons bunched in pulses having different energy spectra from pulse to pulse. The system is operable to generate a beam of high energy X-rays from such beam of accelerated electrons, using a conversion target, with pulses of the ... 06/14/07 - 20070133744 - Displaced-ray ct inspection A computed tomography scanner includes a housing, a conveyor disposed at least partially within the housing and configured to move an object to be scanned through the housing along a direction of travel, a gantry connected to the housing and configured to receive the object to be scanned, an x-ray ... 06/14/07 - 20070133743 - Security scanner with bin return device A security screening system for scanning items, the system comprising: a scanner, configured to produce x-ray projection data as an object is passed through the scanner, at least a portion of the scanner being received within a structure, the structure having an input opening and an outlet opening, the input ... 06/14/07 - 20070133742 - Apparatus and method for providing a shielding means for an x-ray detection system An apparatus and method for providing an x-ray shield means in an x-ray detection system. An x-ray inhibiting container for use in a computed tomography system is provided, the container comprising: a peripheral wall; and a bottom, wherein the peripheral wall and bottom define a receiving area, and a forward ... 06/14/07 - 20070133741 - Computed examination of an object by using coherent-scattered radiation Examination apparatus for baggage inspection are usually bulky and comprise mechanical components requiring precision movements. According to the present invention, examination of an object of interest is provided by moving a source of radiation (1) during scanning of the object of interest (11) and detecting a transmitted beam of radiation ... 06/14/07 - 20070133740 - Containers/vehicle inspection system with adjustable radiation x-ray angle A containers/vehicles inspection system with adjustable radiation X-ray angle relates to the technical field of radiation inspection. The present invention comprises a detector arm rack equipped with detectors, a second collimator, a pulling device, and an accelerator rack with the accelerator. X-ray produced by the accelerator is right opposite to ... 05/31/07 - 20070121783 - System and method for resolving threats in automated explosives detection in baggage and other parcels The CT threat resolution system includes an primary EDS scanning process to identify threats and the nature of threats and a plurality of secondary CT scanning processes to resolve threats. The primary EDS scanning process and secondary CT scanning processes can be either separate machines or multiple processes within a ... 05/24/07 - 20070116177 - Imaging system It is disclosed an imaging system comprising: radiation generating means including at least one radiation source for generating radiations; data acquiring means including an detector matrix faced the radiation source for obtaining projection data by receiving radiations penetrated through an object to be inspected; transporting means for making the object ... 05/17/07 - 20070110215 - Combined mobile container inspection system with low target A combined mobile container inspection system, comprising: a radiation source; a chassis; a rotatable deck provided at an end of the upper surface of said chassis and rotatable with respect to said chassis, provided with a parallelogram bracket formed by a hingedly-connected four-bar linkage mechanism, wherein the cross link of ... 05/03/07 - 20070098142 - X-ray inspection based on scatter detection Systems and methods for inspecting an object with a scanned beam of penetrating radiation are disclosed. Scattered radiation from the beam is detected, in either the backward or forward direction. Characteristic values of the backscattered radiation are compared to expected reference values to characterize the object. Additionally, penetrating radiation transmitted ... 03/29/07 - 20070071165 - Method and system for automatically scanning and imaging the contents of a moving target The system and method described herein facilitate back-to-back automatic scanning of moving vehicles without have the vehicles stop in the scanning zone. The system includes a scanning zone that comprises a radiation source and a radiation source detector. The system further includes a first sensor component for automatically sensing when ... 03/22/07 - 20070064869 - Laminography apparatus A laminography apparatus utilizing at least a pair of detectors spaced from a source of X-rays. The X-rays emanate from a tube window and create images in the detectors. Optical gradients are removed from the images obtained by the detectors through a first computer program. The position of each of ... 03/15/07 - 20070058777 - Hybrid type foreign matter detecting apparatus and traceability system using the same A hybrid type foreign matter detecting apparatus (1) includes magnet boosters (5), an X-ray detector (7), and sensor coils (8). When metallic foreign matter mixed in an object (6) under inspection transferred by a belt conveyor (4) passes through the magnet boosters (5), the magnetic properties of the foreign matter ... 02/08/07 - 20070030954 - Security screening and support system A security screening and support system for a venue having a plurality of access points includes a plurality of screening centers connected to a central control. The plurality or screening centers are arranged so as to be located in relation to the plurality of access points of the venue. The ... 02/01/07 - 20070025506 - X-ray inspection apparatus An X-ray inspection apparatus is disclosed. An inside area defining unit defines an area inside the rim of the can in an X-ray image created by an image formation unit. An extension area defining unit rotates a circle such that the circle externally touches the above-mentioned area, and defines an ... 01/25/07 - 20070019786 - Collimation and calibration integrative apparatus for container inspection system The present invention provides a collimation and calibration integrative apparatus for container inspection system, which relates to inspection technique by radiation scanning and imaging. The collimation and calibration integrative apparatus for container inspection system comprises a collimating block; a calibrating block; a base plate; a motor and a plurality of ... 01/11/07 - 20070009086 - Radiographic inspection apparatus and radiographic inspection method A radiographic inspection method of irradiating a circuit forming device with X-rays to inspect the inside of the device. The method includes an X-ray irradiation step of irradiating the circuit forming device with X-rays, an X-ray detection step of detecting X-rays having penetrated the circuit forming device which is rotated ... 01/11/07 - 20070009085 - Enclosure inspection method and apparatus thereof In an enclosure inspection apparatus 11, when a sealed letter 2 is inputted into a sealed letter loading station A, visual inspecting means 27 and X-ray inspecting means 33 determine thickness of the sealed letter and whether an enclosure in the sealed letter is a predetermined suspected object. The sealed ... 01/11/07 - 20070009084 - Imaging inspection apparatus with directional cooling An imaging inspection apparatus which utilizes a plurality of individual imaging devices (e.g., X-ray Computer Tomography scanning devices) for directing beams onto articles having objects therein to detect the objects based on established criteria. The apparatus utilizes a cooling structure for directing cooling fluid (e.g., air) toward and over the ... 01/04/07 - 20070003009 - Integrated carry-on baggage cart and passenger screening station The present invention is directed towards apparatuses and methods for securing a location. Particularly, the present invention is directed towards methods, apparatuses, and integrated systems for the screening of individual passengers and their corresponding carry-on baggage carts with improved throughput, efficiency, and quality. In addition, the current invention is directed ... 12/14/06 - 20060280286 - X-ray imaging system having improved weather resistance It is an object of the present invention to provide a radiation inspection system, such as an X-ray system, that can operate efficiently even in inclement weather conditions while being highly mobile. Thus the improved inspection system of the present invention is capable of operating in high temperature and corrosive ... 12/07/06 - 20060274883 - X-ray inspection system having on-axis and off-axis sensors An x-ray inspection system. The x-ray inspection system includes an x-ray source, an on-axis x-ray sensor, at least one off-axis x-ray sensor, a fixture, and an accumulation circuit. The on-axis x-ray sensor is configured to capture on-axis images of radiation from the x-ray source. The x-ray source is displaced from ... 11/30/06 - 20060269042 - Vessel scanning system An inspection system allows scanning an entire vessel and its contents in a water-filled passage. A radiation source emits a beam of radiation across a radiation path between the radiation source and a radiation detector. An imaging subsystem creates an image of the entire vessel and its contents from the ... 11/23/06 - 20060262902 - Security x-ray screening system A security X-ray screening system comprises an X-ray scanner that scans an individual and produces an image signal. An image processor connected to the X-ray scanner receives the image signal and processes the image signal to produce a distorted image of the individual. In one embodiment the image processor stretches, ... 11/23/06 - 20060262901 - Detection methods and systems using sequenced technologies Methods and systems for interconnecting sub-systems and for identifying combinations of multiple technologies. ... 11/16/06 - 20060256914 - Non-intrusive container inspection system using forward-scattered radiation A non-intrusive container inspection system, including apparatuses and methods, for non-intrusively scanning and inspecting containers employed to transport items therewithin that utilizes forward-scattered bremsstrahlung, or x-rays, for generating multi-plane images of items present within the containers and for distinguishing between multiple materials present in such items. The system is adapted ... 11/09/06 - 20060251211 - Modular gantry system for x-ray inspection A system for inspecting an enclosure. A source generates a beam of penetrating radiation that is characterized, at each instant of time, by a power spectrum of intensity as a function of energy. A first module conveys the source along the length of the enclosure while a detector, coupled so ... 10/19/06 - 20060233302 - Angled-beam detection system for container inspection A non-intrusive inspection system, including apparatuses and methods, for non-intrusively inspecting containers such as, without limitation, those employed to transport items in international commerce. The non-intrusive inspection system is configured to generate and scan a container with multiple bremsstrahlung, or x-ray, beams having multiple spectra and directed at the container ... 10/12/06 - 20060227932 - Imaging inspection apparatus An imaging inspection apparatus which utilizes a plurality of individual imaging inspection devices (e.g., X-ray Computer Tomography scanning devices) positioned on a frame for directing beams onto articles having objects therein to detect the objects based on established criteria. The apparatus utilizes a conveyor which is not physically coupled to ... 09/28/06 - 20060215811 - Method and system for certifying operators of x-ray inspection systems A method and system for using Threat Imaging Projection (TIP) technology, and the operator testing data that it generates, in order to certify x-ray inspection system operators and thereby assure an acceptable and uniform level of operator performance. In a preferred configuration, the operator views x-ray images of objects on ... 09/14/06 - 20060203962 - Scanning arm and train inspection system by imaging through radiation having the scanning arm The present invention discloses a scanning arm and a train inspection system by imaging through radiation having the scanning arm. The train inspection system by imaging through radiation comprises a scanning arm, a detector bracket with detector arrays mounted thereon, a radiation source, a calibration device, a front collimator and ... 09/14/06 - 20060203961 - X-ray monitoring Apparatus for monitoring in real time the movement of a plurality of substances in a mixture, such as oil water and air flowing through a pipe (24), comprises an X-ray scanner (8) arranged to make a plurality of scans of the mixture over a monitoring period to produce a plurality ... 09/14/06 - 20060203960 - Method and device for examining an object In the field of airport baggage inspection, a multi-level screening procedure is used. When a first level screening system (18) detects a “suspicious region” inside a bag, it is transferred to a next level system (2) where the bag gets rescanned. According to the present invention, a device/method is provided ... 09/07/06 - 20060198495 - System and method for ct scanning of baggage The threat determination process for CT scan of baggage eliminates the need for complete reconstruction the bag. The CT scan data is analyzed during scanning to locate potential threats. The analysis is based upon a lineogram representing objects in the bag. The mass, size, location and atomic number of objects ... 08/31/06 - 20060193434 - X-ray diffraction-based scanning system An x-ray diffraction-based scanning method and system are described. The method includes screening for a particular substance in a container at a transportation center using a flat panel detector having a photoconductor x-ray conversion layer to detect x-rays diffracted by a particular substance in the container. The diffracted x-rays may ... 08/31/06 - 20060193433 - Adaptive scanning of materials using nuclear resonance fluorescence imaging A method for detecting nuclear species in a sample by adaptive scanning using nuclear resonance fluorescence may comprise illuminating the target sample with photons from a source; detecting a signal in an energy channel; determining a scan evaluation parameter using the signal detected; determining whether the scan evaluation parameter meets ... 08/24/06 - 20060188060 - Use of nearly monochromatic and tunable photon sources with nuclear resonance fluorescence in non-intrusive inspection of containers for material detection and imaging Methods and systems for detecting potential items of interest in target samples, using nuclear resonance fluorescence, utilize incident photon spectra that are narrower than traditional bremsstrahlung spectra but overlap nuclear resonances in elements of interest for purposes of detection, such as but not limited to the detection of threats in ... 08/17/06 - 20060182218 - Gamma radiation imaging system for non-destructive inspection of the luggage Gamma radiation imaging system for non-destructive inspection of the luggage contains a DR sub-system, which obtains the projected image of the luggage by translationally scanning, and a CT sub-system, which obtains the tornograph image of the luggage by rotating scanning. Said DR sub-system includes a fixed gantry, a conveyor system, ... 07/27/06 - 20060165217 - System and method for detecting contraband According to one aspect of the invention, a contraband detection apparatus is provided and a method of detecting contraband are provided. A container is scanned with a first type of contraband detection apparatus. Based on results of the first scan, a plurality of risk values, which correspond to particular types ... 06/29/06 - 20060140342 - Apparatus for measuring the momentum transfer spectrum of elastically scattered x-ray quanta Apparatus for measuring momentum transfer spectrum of elastically scattered X-ray quanta includes an anode having a focus extended in the Y-direction which emits X-radiation in the X-direction. The apparatus also includes a primary collimator extending in the Y-direction and allowing X-ray quanta to pass through which are aimed at an ... 06/29/06 - 20060140341 - Relocatable x-ray imaging system and method for inspecting commercial vehicles and cargo containers A readily relocatable X-ray imaging system for inspecting the contents of vehicles and containers, and a method for using the same. In a preferred embodiment, the system is relatively small in size, and is used for inspecting commercial vehicles, cargo containers, and other large objects. The X-ray imaging, system comprises ... 06/29/06 - 20060140340 - X-ray inspection system for detecting explosives and other contraband A baggage scanning system and method employ combined angular and energy dispersive x-ray scanning to detect the presence of a contraband substance within an interrogation volume of a baggage item. The interrogation volume is illuminated with penetrating, polychromatic x-rays in a primary fan beam from a source such as a ... 06/22/06 - 20060133566 - Method and apparatus for liquid safety-detection by backscatter with a radiation source A method and an apparatus for liquid safety-detection by backscatter with a radiation source relate to a radiation detecting technology field. The invention comprises using a radiation source, a collimator, a detector, a data collector and a computer data processor, and has the main steps of: 1) a liquid article ... 06/15/06 - 20060126785 - Leak detection of sealed objects using x-ray imaging A method of detecting a leak in a sealed object includes placing the sealed object into a chamber and introducing an x-ray attenuating gas into the chamber. The method also includes observing, by way of x-ray imaging, the transfer of the x-ray attenuating gas between the sealed object and the ... 06/01/06 - 20060115045 - Cargo security method and apparatus A comprehensive and effective system at detecting unauthorized hazardous materials such as explosives potentially placed by terrorists in cargo or freight, such as air cargo, is disclosed. The system is cost effective and is non-disruptive to shippers of cargo. The system provided in one or more embodiments is capable of ... 06/01/06 - 20060115044 - Method and an apparatus for liquid safety-detection with a radiation source A method and an apparatus for liquid safety-detection with a radiation source relate to a radiation detecting technology field. The main steps of the method of the invention are: an article to be detected being conveyed into an operation zone within a radiation shield field; the ray emitted from a ... 06/01/06 - 20060115043 - Rotating carriage assembly for use in scanning cargo conveyances transported by a crane In one example, a radiation scanning system and method rotates a cargo conveyance after removal from a ship for proper orientation with respect to a scanning source and detector, for scanning. A movable carriage may be provided on a crane system, to rotate the cargo conveyance. A rotating flywheel on ... 05/18/06 - 20060104414 - Combinatorial contraband detection using energy dispersive x-ray diffraction Articles such as luggage to be carried aboard aircraft are screened by a first stage examination unit (14) such as a CT scanning unit which identifies suspect regions (16) having a relatively high probability of containing contraband. Articles containing such suspect regions are then examined at a physically separate unit ... 05/11/06 - 20060098773 - Methods and systems for rapid detection of concealed objects using fluorescence This invention is directed towards finding, locating, and confirming threat items and substances. The inspection system is designed to detect objects that are made from, but not limited to, special nuclear materials (“SNM”) and/or high atomic number materials. The system employs advanced image processing techniques to analyze images of an ... 05/04/06 - 20060093087 - Elemental analyzer apparatus and method An elemental analyzer for identifying quantities of one or more elements in a material has a container for holding a material to be analyzed, a resonant gamma ray source unit for directing resonant gamma rays into the material in the container, and at least one detector for detecting gamma rays ... 04/20/06 - 20060083346 - Automatic material discrimination by using computer tomography In conventional material discrimination, for example in baggage inspection, the attenuation coefficient of an item of baggage is used to identify the material in the baggage. However, the result can be ambiguous since there are often dangerous and non-dangerous materials having the same attenuation coefficient. According to the present invention, ... 04/13/06 - 20060078085 - Stereoscopic x-ray imaging apparatus for obtaining three dimensional coordinates A screening device for use in scanning objects for security checking or medical observation includes an X-ray source providing two beams for projection at the object, a linear sensor array being provided for each beam whereby an intensity map and a motion map is generated to provide a data set ... 03/16/06 - 20060056586 - Method and equipment for detecting explosives, etc. A method and equipment for detecting an explosive, etc. are disclosed. A specified portion highly likely to contain an explosive, etc. is extracted based on the X-ray image obtained by radiating an X ray on an object to be inspected. An electromagnetic wave containing the terahertz wave is radiated on ... 03/16/06 - 20060056585 - X-ray laminography inspection system and method For inspecting a structure with non-destructive x-ray laminography inspection, probes are magnetically coupled to opposing surfaces of the structure. The probes include an x-ray source and an x-ray detector which are driven to obtain inspection data that facilitates x-ray laminographic inspection of the structure. A device may be autonomous with ... 03/16/06 - 20060056584 - Self-contained mobile inspection system and method The inspection methods and systems of the present invention are mobile, rapidly deployable, and capable of scanning a wide variety of receptacles cost-effectively and accurately on uneven surfaces. The present invention is directed toward a portable inspection system for generating an image representation of target objects using a radiation source, ... 03/16/06 - 20060056583 - Device for examining filled containers by means of x-rays and use of this device The invention related to a device for examining filled containers for foreign bodies. In an embodiment, the device for examining filled containers for foreign bodies has a transport apparatus for transporting the containers individually in succession in a row on a plane of transport, at least one X-ray source which ... 02/02/06 - 20060023835 - Radiation scanning units with reduced detector requirements In one embodiment, a scanning unit for inspecting cargo conveyances uses a partial radiation beam and a detector of reduced length. In another embodiment, a scanning unit for inspecting objects comprises a detector with gaps along its expanse. In both cases, the cost of the scanning system may be reduced. ... 01/26/06 - 20060018428 - Double-radiant-source framework for container detecting system A double-radiant-source framework used for a container detecting system, which belongs to the technical field of radiation detection, having a horizontal accelerator, a vertical accelerator and a gantry tower composed of a left vertical girder, a right vertical girder, an upper cross girder, and a lower cross girder. A horizontal ... 01/12/06 - 20060008052 - Non-intrusive inspection systems for large container screening and inspection Non-intrusive inspection systems, including apparatuses and methods, for non-intrusively inspecting cargo containers employed, generally, in the cargo transportation industry. The non intrusive inspection systems utilize one or more, single or multi-energy electron accelerators arranged in a plurality of different arrangements and orientations to provide two and, essentially, three dimensional views ... 01/12/06 - 20060008051 - Detection methods and system using sequenced technologies Methods and systems for interconnecting sub-systems and for identifying combinations of multiple technologies. The method of this invention can be applied to detecting the presence of a characteristic in an object. ... 12/15/05 - 20050276376 - Contraband detection systems using a large-angle cone beam ct system A contraband detection system using a cone beam computed tomography scanner. The cone beam scanner allows for rapid acquisition of data for computing three dimensional density maps of objects within items under inspection. Where greater resolution is desired, the image information obtained with the cone beam computed tomography scanner may ... 09/08/05 - 20050195939 - Contraband detection systems and methods In one embodiment, the present invention provides a CT scanner system for use in baggage screening at security checkpoints. ... 09/01/05 - 20050190879 - Reduced-size apparatus for non-intrusively inspecting an object This invention relates to an x-ray based non-intrusive inspection apparatus. An x-ray source is mounted to a gantry and provides x-rays that transmit through an object. The x-rays have an included angle between first and second shadow lines. A circle of reconstruction is formed upon rotation of the gantry having ... 08/25/05 - 20050185757 - Apparatus and method for nonintrusively inspecting an object An apparatus is disclosed for nonintrusively inspecting an object. The apparatus has a curtain assembly for attenuating scattered x-rays leaving the apparatus. The curtain assembly has a flexible member that forms a closed loop over the first and second horizontally spaced curtain rollers, and a plurality of radiation-resistant curtain members ... 08/18/05 - 20050180542 - Ct-guided system and method for analyzing regions of interest for contraband detection A system and method for ascertaining the identity of an object within an enclosed article. The system includes an acquisition subsystem with a computed tomography machine and an alternate modality subsystem. The alternate modality subsystem includes a detector mounted to a rotatable gantry. The detector may be a quadrupole resonance ... 08/04/05 - 20050169423 - Folded array ct baggage scanner 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 ... 08/04/05 - 20050169422 - Computed tomography system An embodiment of the invention is directed to a computed tomography device, comprising a tunnel to receive baggage, an x-ray source providing an x-ray beam that intersects the tunnel and has a beam angle of 120°, a gantry that oscillates relative to the tunnel through an oscillation angle that equals ... 08/04/05 - 20050169421 - Method and system for automatically scanning and imaging the contents of a moving target The system and method described herein facilitate back-to-back automatic scanning of moving vehicles without have the vehicles stop in the scanning zone. The system includes a scanning zone that comprises a radiation source and a radiation source detector. The system further includes a first sensor component for automatically sensing when ... 07/21/05 - 20050157844 - Traveling x-ray inspection system with collimators An X-ray apparatus is provided for inspecting a cargo container. The apparatus includes a moveable platform with an X-ray source and X-ray detector disposed on the platform on opposing sides of a scanning zone where the scanning zone may be moved along a length of the cargo container to scan ... 06/02/05 - 20050117700 - Methods and systems for the rapid detection of concealed objects The present invention provides for an improved scanning process having a first stage to rapidly identify a threat location and a second stage to accurately identify the nature of the threat. The improved scanning process maintains a high degree of accuracy while still providing an operationally desirable high throughput. One ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |