Systems and Methods for Eliminating Cross-Talk Signals in One or More Scanning Systems Having Multiple X-Ray Sources

    公开(公告)号:US20240060913A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-22

    申请号:US18461355

    申请日:2023-09-05

    IPC分类号: G01N23/203 G01N23/20008

    摘要: The present specification describes a system for eliminating X-ray crosstalk between a plurality of X-ray scanning systems and passive radiation detectors. The system includes a frequency generator for generating a common operational frequency, a high-energy X-ray source or scanning system coupled with the frequency generator for receiving the common operational frequency and configured to modify the pulse repetition frequency of the high-energy X-ray source or scanning system in order to synchronize with the common operational frequency and a low-energy X-ray scanning system and/or passive radiation detection system coupled with the frequency generator for receiving the common operational frequency and having a processing module configured to remove data associated with the common operational frequency at an instance of time if the high-energy X-ray source or scanning system has emitted X-rays at the instance of time.

    Covert Surveillance Using Multi-Modality Sensing

    公开(公告)号:US20220252752A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-11

    申请号:US17655587

    申请日:2022-03-21

    IPC分类号: 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.

    Systems and Methods for Using Three-Dimensional X-Ray Imaging in Meat Production and Processing Applications

    公开(公告)号:US20210041378A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-11

    申请号:US16990167

    申请日:2020-08-11

    摘要: In embodiments, the present invention describes the use of three-dimensional (3D) stationary gantry X-ray computed tomography systems to scan animals/livestock for enabling improved management of animal farming processes, functions or events. The present invention also discloses the use of 3D stationary gantry X-ray computed tomography systems for carcass screening and improved abattoir production planning, execution, and automation. In various embodiments, use of the scanning technology supports high throughput, automated, meat-processing lines with reduced manual labor, objectively measured product quality and improved food safety standards. In embodiments, the present specification discloses the use of 3D X-ray inspection to generate an image of an entire carcass and sections of the carcass, during the stages of dissection, final product preparation, and packaging of the carcass.

    Drive-Through Scanning Systems
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210018650A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-21

    申请号:US16931217

    申请日:2020-07-16

    IPC分类号: G01V5/00

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

    High-Speed Security Inspection System

    公开(公告)号:US20210011190A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-14

    申请号:US16878982

    申请日:2020-05-20

    IPC分类号: G01V5/00

    摘要: The present specification discloses a high speed scanning system for scanning cargo carried by rail. The system uses of a two-dimensional X-ray sensor array with, in one embodiment, a cone-beam X-ray geometry. The pulse rate of X-ray source is modulated based on the speed of the moving cargo to allow a distance travelled by the cargo between X-ray pulses to be equal to the width of the detector, for a single energy source, and to half the width of the detector for a dual energy source. This ensures precise timing between the X-ray exposure and the speed of the passing object, and thus accurate scanning of cargo even at high speeds.

    X-ray tomography inspection systems and methods

    公开(公告)号:US10663616B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-26

    申请号:US15954853

    申请日:2018-04-17

    摘要: An X-ray inspection system for scanning items is provided. The system includes: a stationary X-ray source extending around a rectangular scanning volume, and defining multiple source points from which X-rays can be directed through the scanning volume; an X-ray detector array also extending around the rectangular scanning volume and arranged to detect X-rays from the source points which have passed through the scanning volume; a conveyor arranged to convey the items through the scanning volume; and at least one processor for processing the detected X-rays to produce scanning images of the items.

    Apparatus for detecting constituents in a sample and method of using the same

    公开(公告)号:US10651024B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-12

    申请号:US16031087

    申请日:2018-07-10

    IPC分类号: H01J49/40 G01N27/62 H01J49/00

    摘要: An apparatus for detecting constituents in a sample includes first and second drift tubes defining first and second drift regions, and a controllable electric field device within a fragmentation region coupled to the first and second drift tubes. The apparatus also includes a first ion shutter positioned between the first drift and fragmentation regions. The apparatus further includes a control system configured to regulate the first ion shutter, thereby facilitating injection of a selected portion of ions from the first drift region into the fragmentation region. The control system is also configured to regulate the controllable device to modify the selected portion of ions to generate predetermined ion fragments within the fragmentation region, thereby facilitating injection of a selected portion of the predetermined fragmented ions into the second drift region. A method of detecting constituents in a sample is facilitated through such an apparatus.