Radiation scanning of objects for contraband
    1.
    发明申请
    Radiation scanning of objects for contraband 有权
    违禁物品的辐射扫描

    公开(公告)号:US20070003003A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-04

    申请号:US11515479

    申请日:2006-09-01

    摘要: In one example, a scanning unit for examining contents of a cargo container is disclosed comprising a first path through the scanning unit for transport of a cargo container and one or more sources of respective beams of radiation. At least one of the one or more sources are movable across a second path transverse to the first path. The second path extends partially around the first path. The scanning unit further comprises a detector extending partially around the first path. The detector is positioned to detect radiation interacting with the cargo container during scanning, such as radiation transmitted through the container. The at least one source and the detector are positioned so that the cargo container is transportable along the first path, between the source and the detector. A transport system may be provided to convey the object through the scanning unit, along the first path.

    摘要翻译: 在一个示例中,公开了一种用于检查货物集装箱的内容物的扫描单元,其包括通过扫描单元的第一路径,用于运输货物集装箱和一个或多个相应的辐射源。 所述一个或多个源中的至少一个源可横跨第一路径的第二路径移动。 第二路径部分围绕第一路径延伸。 扫描单元还包括部分围绕第一路径延伸的检测器。 检测器被定位成在扫描期间检测与货物集装箱相互作用的辐射,例如透过容器的辐射。 所述至少一个源和检测器被定位成使得货物容器能够沿着源和检测器之间的第一路径传送。 可以提供传送系统以沿着第一路径通过扫描单元传送物体。

    Radiation scanning units including a movable platform
    2.
    发明授权
    Radiation scanning units including a movable platform 失效
    辐射扫描装置包括可移动平台

    公开(公告)号:US08000436B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-16

    申请号:US12080860

    申请日:2008-04-07

    IPC分类号: G01N23/00

    摘要: A scanning unit for inspecting objects comprises in one example a radiation source, a movable platform to support an object, and a detector positioned to receive radiation after interaction of radiation with the object. The platform is movable at least partially within a cavity defined, at least partially, below at least one of the source or the detector. In another scanning unit, a first conveyor conveys an object to a movable platform, and second and third conveyors convey the object from the platform. The second and third conveyors are at different vertical heights. In another scanning unit, images from an energy sensitive detector and a spatial detector are fused. In a method, scanning parameters during CT scanning are changed and images reconstructed before and after the change. In another method, an object is scanned with X-ray beams having first and second energy distributions, generated by the same X-ray source.

    摘要翻译: 用于检查物体的扫描单元在一个示例中包括辐射源,用于支撑物体的可移动平台以及定位成在辐射与物体相互作用之后接收辐射的检测器。 该平台至少部分地在至少部分地在源或检测器中的至少一个之下限定的空腔内移动。 在另一个扫描单元中,第一输送器将物体传送到可移动平台,第二和第三输送机从平台传送物体。 第二和第三输送机处于不同的垂直高度。 在另一个扫描单元中,来自能量敏感检测器和空间检测器的图像被融合。 在一种方法中,CT扫描期间的扫描参数被改变,并且在改变之前和之后重建图像。 在另一种方法中,用具有由相同X射线源产生的第一和第二能量分布的X射线束扫描物体。

    Radiation scanning of objects for contraband
    4.
    发明授权
    Radiation scanning of objects for contraband 有权
    违禁物品的辐射扫描

    公开(公告)号:US07103137B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-05

    申请号:US10202273

    申请日:2002-07-24

    IPC分类号: G01N23/00

    摘要: A scanning unit for identifying contraband within objects, such as cargo containers and luggage, moving through the unit along a first path comprises at least one source of a beam of radiation movable across a second path that is transverse to the first path and extends partially around the first path. A stationary detector transverse to the first path also extends partially around the first path, positioned to detect radiation transmitted through the object during scanning. In one example, a plurality of movable X-ray sources are supported by a semi-circular rail perpendicular to the first path and the detector, which may be a detector array is also semi-circular and perpendicular to the path. A fan beam may also be used. Radiographic images may be obtained and/or computed tomography (“CT”) images may be reconstructed. The images may be analyzed for contraband. Methods of scanning objects are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 用于识别物体内的违禁品的扫描单元,例如货物集装箱和行李箱,沿着第一路径移动通过该单元包括至少一个辐射源的源,该辐射束可跨越横向于第一路径的第二路径并部分地围绕 第一条路。 横向于第一路径的固定式检测器也部分地围绕第一路径延伸,定位成在扫描期间检测透过物体的辐射。 在一个示例中,多个可移动X射线源由垂直于第一路径的半圆形轨道支撑,并且可以是检测器阵列的检测器阵列也是半圆形的并且垂直于路径。 也可以使用扇形光束。 可以获得放射照相图像和/或计算机断层摄影(“CT”)图像。 图像可能被分析为违禁品。 还公开了扫描对象的方法。

    Radiation scanning units including a movable platform
    5.
    发明申请
    Radiation scanning units including a movable platform 失效
    辐射扫描装置包括可移动平台

    公开(公告)号:US20090067575A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-12

    申请号:US12080860

    申请日:2008-04-07

    IPC分类号: G01N23/04

    摘要: A scanning unit for inspecting objects comprises in one example a radiation source, a movable platform to support an object, and a detector positioned to receive radiation after interaction of radiation with the object. The platform is movable at least partially within a cavity defined, at least partially, below at least one of the source or the detector. In another scanning unit, a first conveyor conveys an object to a movable platform, and second and third conveyors convey the object from the platform. The second and third conveyors are at different vertical heights. In another scanning unit, images from an energy sensitive detector and a spatial detector are fused. In a method, scanning parameters during CT scanning are changed and images reconstructed before and after the change. In another method, an object is scanned with X-ray beams having first and second energy distributions, generated by the same X-ray source.

    摘要翻译: 用于检查物体的扫描单元在一个示例中包括辐射源,用于支撑物体的可移动平台以及定位成在辐射与物体相互作用之后接收辐射的检测器。 该平台至少部分地在至少部分地在源或检测器中的至少一个之下限定的空腔内移动。 在另一个扫描单元中,第一输送器将物体传送到可移动平台,第二和第三输送机从平台传送物体。 第二和第三输送机处于不同的垂直高度。 在另一个扫描单元中,来自能量敏感检测器和空间检测器的图像被融合。 在一种方法中,CT扫描期间的扫描参数被改变,并且在改变之前和之后重建图像。 在另一种方法中,用具有由相同X射线源产生的第一和第二能量分布的X射线束扫描物体。

    Radiation scanning of objects for contraband
    7.
    发明授权
    Radiation scanning of objects for contraband 有权
    违禁物品的辐射扫描

    公开(公告)号:US07369640B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-06

    申请号:US11515479

    申请日:2006-09-01

    IPC分类号: G01N23/00

    摘要: In one example, a scanning unit for examining contents of a cargo container is disclosed comprising a first path through the scanning unit for transport of a cargo container and one or more sources of respective beams of radiation. At least one of the one or more sources are movable across a second path transverse to the first path. The second path extends partially around the first path. The scanning unit further comprises a detector extending partially around the first path. The detector is positioned to detect radiation interacting with the cargo container during scanning, such as radiation transmitted through the container. The at least one source and the detector are positioned so that the cargo container is transportable along the first path, between the source and the detector. A transport system may be provided to convey the object through the scanning unit, along the first path.

    摘要翻译: 在一个示例中,公开了一种用于检查货物集装箱的内容物的扫描单元,其包括通过扫描单元的第一路径,用于运输货物集装箱和一个或多个相应的辐射源。 所述一个或多个源中的至少一个源可横跨第一路径的第二路径移动。 第二路径部分围绕第一路径延伸。 扫描单元还包括部分围绕第一路径延伸的检测器。 检测器被定位成在扫描期间检测与货物集装箱相互作用的辐射,例如透过容器的辐射。 所述至少一个源和检测器被定位成使得货物容器能够沿着源和检测器之间的第一路径传送。 可以提供传送系统以沿着第一路径通过扫描单元传送物体。

    Sensor array for nuclear magnetic resonance imaging systems and method
    9.
    发明申请
    Sensor array for nuclear magnetic resonance imaging systems and method 有权
    用于核磁共振成像系统和方法的传感器阵列

    公开(公告)号:US20070222433A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-27

    申请号:US11386449

    申请日:2006-03-21

    IPC分类号: H01L41/00 G01B7/30 G01V3/00

    摘要: The present invention generally provides improved devices, systems, and methods for measuring materials with NMR and/or MRI. Exemplary embodiments provide a sensor array for NMR mapping of the material. For example tissue can be measured with the sensor array mounted on a probe body having a distal portion which can be inserted through a minimally invasive aperture. While many tissues can be measured and/or diagnosed, one exemplary embodiment includes a probe adapted for insertion into a lumen of a blood vessel. The sensor array can provide improved spatial resolution of tissue and/or tissue structures positioned near the sensor array to diagnose potentially life threatening diseases, for example a fibrous cap covering a vulnerable plaque. In specific embodiments, the sensors are attached to an expandable member, for example a balloon, which can be inflated to urge the probe sensors radially outward to position the sensors near the tissue structures.

    摘要翻译: 本发明通常提供用NMR和/或MRI测量材料的改进的装置,系统和方法。 示例性实施例提供用于材料的NMR映射的传感器阵列。 例如,可以用传感器阵列测量组织,传感器阵列安装在具有远端部分的探针主体上,该远端部分可插入通过微创孔径。 虽然可以测量和/或诊断许多组织,但是一个示例性实施例包括适于插入血管内腔的探针。 传感器阵列可以提供设置在传感器阵列附近的组织和/或组织结构的改进的空间分辨率,以诊断潜在的威胁生命的疾病,例如覆盖易损斑块的纤维帽。 在具体实施例中,传感器附接到可膨胀构件,例如球囊,其可以被膨胀以将探针传感器径向向外推动以将传感器定位在组织结构附近。