X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Reexamination Certificate
2004-02-17
2009-10-27
Kao, Chih-Cheng G (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
C378S004000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07609807
ABSTRACT:
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 unit, a dual energy x-ray unit, or a backscatter x-ray unit. The acquisition subsystem analyzes an article and distinguishes regions of interest (may contain contraband) from regions of no interest (do not contain contraband). The article is then transported to the alternate modality subsystem at which the detector further analyzes just the regions of interest.
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Leue William Macomber
Walter Deborah Joy
General Electric Company
Kao Chih-Cheng G
Patnode Patrick K.
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