Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Chemical analysis
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-01
2008-09-30
Tsai, Carol S (Department: 2857)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Chemical analysis
C702S019000, C702S023000, C702S030000, C702S031000, C702S032000, C702S124000, C702S189000, C376S158000, C376S159000, C376S165000, C376S166000, C250S390040, C250S359100, C250S393000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07430479
ABSTRACT:
The system and method provide security and cargo handling personnel a versatile tool to rapidly check cargo for hidden radiological materials, explosives, drugs, and chemical weapons material. Gamma ray emission is stimulated by a pulsed neutron source. The gamma ray signature is used to classify the material. Passive gamma ray analysis can be used to detect and identify radiological material. The method of determining the contents of a target includes irradiating a target; detecting at least one spectrum emitted from the target; performing a primary analysis to extract a first set of indicators; and performing a secondary analysis to decide the contents of the target. The primary analysis utilizes either a least squares analysis or principal component analysis. The secondary analysis utilizes a generalized likelihood ratio test or support vector machines.
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White Paper
Borgonovi Giancarlo
Holslin Daniel
King & Spalding LLP
Science Applications International Corporation
Tsai Carol S
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