X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-29
2008-01-29
Ho, Allen C. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
C378S098900
Reexamination Certificate
active
11139193
ABSTRACT:
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 be combined with higher resolution images formed with a single view scanner. A multi-energy single view scanner may be used to additionally provide information on the effective atomic number of objects contained within items under inspection. Additionally, information obtained with the cone beam computed tomography scanner may be used to increase the accuracy of the computation of the effective atomic number of objects within the item under inspection.
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Ho Allen C.
L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems Inc.
Wolf Greenfield & Sacks P.C.
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