Detection of a concealed object

Details Detection of a concealed object Detection of a concealed object

2008-04-29

2008-04-29

Alsomiri, Isam (Department: 3662)

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Transmission through media other than air or free space

C342S179000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07365672

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are systems, methods, devices, and apparatus to determine if a clothed individual is carrying a suspicious, concealed object. This determination includes establishing data corresponding to an image of the individual through interrogation with electromagnetic radiation in the 200 MHz to 1 THz range. In one form, image data corresponding to intensity of reflected radiation and differential depth of the reflecting surface is received and processed to detect the suspicious, concealed object.

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