112 patents
Utility
Systems and a Method of Improved Material Classification Using Energy-Integrated Backscatter Detectors
4 Jan 24
The present specification describes a system of acquiring spectral information from backscatter scan data acquired using a detector panel having an array of ‘m’ spatially distributed, independent detector assemblies or modules an array of ‘n’ filters positioned over the array of detector assemblies or modules.
Mark Procter, Sarah Louise Fisher
Filed: 17 May 23
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Systems and methods for improved atomic-number based material discrimination
21 Nov 23
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.
Edward James Morton
Filed: 21 Mar 22
Utility
Systems and methods for eliminating cross-talk signals in one or more scanning systems having multiple X-ray sources
24 Oct 23
The present specification describes a system for eliminating X-ray crosstalk between a plurality of X-ray scanning systems and passive radiation detectors.
Neil Duncan Carrington
Filed: 23 Feb 22
Utility
Modular CT scanning system
24 Oct 23
The present application discloses an X-ray scanner having an X-ray source arranged to emit X-rays from source points through an imaging volume.
Edward James Morton
Filed: 16 Dec 20
Utility
Object detection training based on artificially generated images
17 Oct 23
Technology disclosed herein may involve a computing system that (i) based on an image of a target object of a given class of object and at least one GAN configured to generate artificial images of the given class of object, generates an artificial image of the target object that is substantially similar to real-world images of objects of the given class of objects captured by real-world scanning devices, (ii) based on an image of a receptacle, selects an insertion location within the receptacle in the image of the receptacle to insert the artificial image of the target object, (iii) generates a combined image of the receptacle and the target object, wherein generating the combined image comprises inserting the artificial image of the target object into the image of the receptacle at the insertion location, and (iv) trains one or more object detection algorithms with the combined image of the receptacle and the target object.
Ian Cinnamon, Bruno Brasil Ferrari Faviero, Simanta Gautam
Filed: 15 Jul 22
Utility
Multi-scanner networked systems for performing material discrimination processes on scanned objects
26 Sep 23
The present application is directed toward cargo scanning systems having scanners, each arranged to scan a respective object and generate a set of scan data, processors arranged to process each set of scan data to determine whether it meets a predetermined threat condition, workstations, and data management system arranged to direct data that meets the threat condition to one of the workstations for analysis.
Edward James Morton
Filed: 3 Feb 22
Utility
Methods and Systems for Generating Three-Dimensional Images that Enable Improved Visualization and Interaction with Objects in the Three-Dimensional Images
21 Sep 23
In some embodiments, the present specification describes methods for displaying a three-dimensional image of an isolated threat object or region of interest with a single touch or click and providing spatial and contextual information relative to the object, while also executing a view dependent virtual cut-away or rendering occluding portions of the reconstructed image data as transparent.
Mala Sivakumar, Thomas Brown, Karthik Krishnan
Filed: 18 Jan 23
Utility
Image Inspection Systems and Methods for Integrating Third Party Artificial Intelligence Platforms
7 Sep 23
A system for enabling a plurality of different artificial intelligence models to be applied to image data acquired from one or more inspection systems.
Barry Sauer
Filed: 11 Jul 22
Utility
Image artifact mitigation in scanners for entry control systems
22 Aug 23
A method for imaging includes illuminating a vehicle undercarriage with illumination in an atmospheric absorption band, imaging the vehicle undercarriage to form an image, wherein scanning includes filtering out illumination returned from the vehicle undercarriage that is outside the atmospheric absorption band.
Marc Hansen
Filed: 3 Dec 21
Utility
Methods and systems for synchronizing backscatter signals and wireless transmission signals in x-ray scanning
15 Aug 23
The present specification describes a system for synchronizing a transmission detector and a backscatter detector integrated with a portable X-ray scanner.
Aaron Judy Couture, Riley Phelps, Jeffrey M. Denker
Filed: 18 Apr 22
Utility
Drive-Through Scanning Systems
10 Aug 23
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.
Edward James Morton
Filed: 5 Jan 23
Utility
Systems and Methods for Real-Time Energy and Dose Monitoring of an X-Ray Linear Accelerator
3 Aug 23
A linear accelerator in data communication with a computing device and a programmable logic controller and including a magnetron, an electron gun that is configured to direct an accelerated beam of electrons at a target thereby generating a beam of X-rays, a primary collimator positioned beyond the target in a direction of the beam of X-rays, a secondary collimator coupled to an end of the primary collimator at which the beam of X-rays exit the primary collimator, an attenuating element and a calorimeter positioned within the primary collimator, and a reference detector positioned within the secondary collimator and configured to measure an X-ray radiation dose output of the linear accelerator on a pulse-by-pulse basis.
Mark Procter, Steve Dodds, Michael Jenkins
Filed: 13 Jan 23
Utility
Handheld Backscatter Scanning Systems With Different Detector Panel Configurations
13 Jul 23
The present specification provides a detector for an X-ray imaging system.
Aaron J. Couture, Jeffrey M. Denker
Filed: 3 Jan 23
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Hand-Held Portable Backscatter Inspection System
29 Jun 23
The present specification describes a compact, hand-held probe or device that uses the principle of X-ray backscatter to provide immediate feedback to an operator about the presence of scattering and absorbing materials, items or objects behind concealing barriers irradiated by ionizing radiation, such as X-rays.
Edward James Morton
Filed: 20 Dec 22
Utility
Systems and Methods for Using Backscatter Imaging in Precision Agriculture
18 May 23
Systems and methods for determining a mass of a crop by using at least one X-ray scanner is provided.
Aaron Couture, Basak Oztan
Filed: 21 Nov 22
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Wavelength-Shifting Sheet-Coupled Scintillation Detectors
18 May 23
The present specification describes an X-ray detector that includes at least one scintillator screen for absorbing incident X rays and emitting corresponding light rays, a wavelength shifting sheet (WSS) coupled with the at least one scintillator screen for shifting the emitted light rays, at least one wavelength shifting fiber (WSF) coupled with at least one edge of the WSS for collecting the shifted light rays, and a photodetector for detecting the collected light rays.
Aaron J. Couture, Jeffrey M. Denker
Filed: 8 Nov 22
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Methods and Systems for Performing On-The-Fly Automatic Calibration Adjustments of X-Ray Inspection Systems
11 May 23
The specification discloses methods of adjusting calibration data in an X-ray inspection system.
Dan-Cristian Dinca
Filed: 3 Jan 23
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Targeted Collimation of Detectors Using Rear Collimators
4 May 23
A detector arrangement including a plurality of detector elements enclosed in a housing, wherein the housing has first, second, third and fourth sides, wherein the first side faces a radiation source and the second side is opposite to the first side, and wherein each of the plurality of detector elements points substantially towards the radiation source; and a plurality of collimators, wherein each of the plurality of collimators is positioned behind an associated detector element of the plurality of detector elements so as to extend from a rear side of the associated detector element to either the second side of the housing or a point proximate the second side of the housing.
James Ollier
Filed: 1 Nov 22
Utility
Methods and Systems for the Concurrent Generation of Multiple Substantially Similar X-Ray Beams
6 Apr 23
An adjustable collimator device for collimating a beam of energy emitted from a radiation source is disclosed.
Mark Procter, James Ollier, David Johnson
Filed: 1 Sep 22
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Systems and methods for improving detection accuracy in electronic trace detectors
21 Mar 23
Embodiments of the present specification provide methods and systems for maintaining accuracy and precision of calibration for a detector.
Bradley Douglas Shaw, William Rogers, Vladimir Romanov, Adam Justin Maines
Filed: 31 Jul 19