Transmission enhanced scatter imaging
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1. A method for displaying an image of contents of a container, the method comprising:
- a. illuminating the container with at least one beam of penetrating radiation;
b. detecting radiation scattered from the beam of penetrating radiation by the contents of the container for forming a scatter image of the contents of the container, the scatter image characterized by a plurality of scatter pixels;
c. detecting radiation from the beam of penetrating radiation transmitted through the contents of the container for forming a transmission image of the contents of the container, the transmission image having a transmission pixel corresponding to each scatter pixel of the scatter image;
d. forming a combination image having pixels, such that a value is associated with each pixel, the value corresponding to a specified combination of a value associated with each scatter pixel of the plurality of scatter pixels and a value associated with the transmission pixel corresponding to the scatter pixel; and
e. displaying the combination image on a display device, wherein the specified combination of each scatter pixel and the transmission pixel corresponding to the scatter pixel is a linear combination of a function of the value associated with the scatter pixel and a function of the value associated with the transmission pixel.
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An apparatus and method for enhancing an image of penetrating radiation scattered by objects concealed within a container. An image derived from penetrating radiation transmitted through the container is combined with a scatter image in regard to which it is accurately registered in such a manner as to provide enhanced visibility and photorealism of the combined image.
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1. A method for displaying an image of contents of a container, the method comprising:
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a. illuminating the container with at least one beam of penetrating radiation;
b. detecting radiation scattered from the beam of penetrating radiation by the contents of the container for forming a scatter image of the contents of the container, the scatter image characterized by a plurality of scatter pixels;
c. detecting radiation from the beam of penetrating radiation transmitted through the contents of the container for forming a transmission image of the contents of the container, the transmission image having a transmission pixel corresponding to each scatter pixel of the scatter image;
d. forming a combination image having pixels, such that a value is associated with each pixel, the value corresponding to a specified combination of a value associated with each scatter pixel of the plurality of scatter pixels and a value associated with the transmission pixel corresponding to the scatter pixel; and
e. displaying the combination image on a display device, wherein the specified combination of each scatter pixel and the transmission pixel corresponding to the scatter pixel is a linear combination of a function of the value associated with the scatter pixel and a function of the value associated with the transmission pixel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 7)
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5. An apparatus for displaying an image of contents of a container, the apparatus comprising:
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a. a source of penetrating radiation for illuminating the container with at least one beam of penetrating radiation;
b. a first detector arrangement for detecting radiation scattered from the beam of penetrating radiation by the contents of the container and for forming a scatter image of the contents of the container, the scatter image characterized by a plurality of scatter pixels;
c. a second detector arrangement for detecting radiation from the beam of penetrating radiation transmitted through the contents of the container for forming a transmission image of the contents of the container, the transmission image having a transmission pixel corresponding to each scatter pixel of the scatter image;
d. a processor for combining the transmission image and the scatter image to form a combination image having pixels, such that a value is associated with each pixel, the value corresponding to a specified combination of a value associated with each scatter pixel of the plurality of scatter pixels and a value associated with the transmission pixel corresponding to the scatter pixel; and
e. a display device for displaying the combination image, wherein the specified combination of each scatter pixel and the transmission pixel corresponding to the scatter pixel is a linear combination of a function of the value associated with the scatter pixel and a function of the value associated with the transmission pixel. - View Dependent Claims (6, 8)
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