Folded array CT baggage scanner

Details Folded array CT baggage scanner Folded array CT baggage scanner

2006-10-17

2008-10-21

Yun, Jurie (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Computerized tomography

C378S005000, C378S057000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07440537

ABSTRACT:
A reduced size CT scanner for baggage inspection has a wide angle x-ray source and multiple sets of detectors at different distances from the x-ray source. The detectors in each set are sized and positioned to maintain consistent pitch and flux levels among all detectors. Conventional reconstruction processes can be used to process the data from the CT scanner. The scanner may also be incorporated into a check-in desk in a network of scanners.

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