X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Patent
1996-05-08
1997-12-16
Wong, Don
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
G01N 2304
Patent
active
056994001
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an inspection system having a scanner system coupled to an operator console. The scanner system is preferably an x-ray based system that has an x-ray source to emit, for example, dual energy x-rays, a detector or an array of detectors that detect the emitted x-rays, and a conveyor system. The conveyor system has a conveyor belt that moves the article to be inspected through the emitted x-rays. The operator console includes a display device, an operator input device and a controller. The operator console is configured to provide information and control capabilities to an operator all within the same viewing field or arc. The operator console is configured to permit customization by individual operators and/or customization for a specific location where the inspection system is deployed (e.g., an airport or office building) without changing components. These features, as well as others, minimize operator fatigue, increase operator inspection speed and increase the efficiency of the inspection process. Further, this universal operator console configuration, enables the console to be interchangeable to various types of scanner systems produced by the assignee of the present invention as well as other manufacturers.
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Anderson Jason
Ellenbogen Michael P.
Lee Bruce S.
Vivid Technologies, Inc.
Wong Don
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