Personnel screening system
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1. A method for manufacturing an inspection system, comprising:
- receiving at least one container, wherein said at least one container comprises;
a first detection system configured to detect radiation scattered from a person, wherein the first detection system is contained within a first enclosure;
a second detection system configured to detect radiation scattered from the person, wherein the second detection system is contained within a second enclosure;
an X-ray source positioned between said first detection system and said second detection system, wherein said X-ray source is configured to generate a beam spot pattern and wherein the X-ray source is contained within a third enclosure having an angled left side and an angled right side;
attaching said first enclosure to the third enclosure, wherein said attachment abuts the first enclosure against the angled left side of the third enclosure; and
attaching said second enclosure to the third enclosure, wherein said attachment abuts the second enclosure against the angled right side of the third enclosure.
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Abstract
The present specification discloses an inspection system for detecting objects being carried by a person. The inspection system is highly modular and capable of being assembled by a two person team using conventional tooling equipment. In one embodiment, the inspection system has three primary modules—two detection modules and one radiation source module—that can be readily attached and detached from each other or to a frame and connected to a signal processing system to provide for a quick set up and tear down process.
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1. A method for manufacturing an inspection system, comprising:
- receiving at least one container, wherein said at least one container comprises;
a first detection system configured to detect radiation scattered from a person, wherein the first detection system is contained within a first enclosure;
a second detection system configured to detect radiation scattered from the person, wherein the second detection system is contained within a second enclosure;
an X-ray source positioned between said first detection system and said second detection system, wherein said X-ray source is configured to generate a beam spot pattern and wherein the X-ray source is contained within a third enclosure having an angled left side and an angled right side;
attaching said first enclosure to the third enclosure, wherein said attachment abuts the first enclosure against the angled left side of the third enclosure; and
attaching said second enclosure to the third enclosure, wherein said attachment abuts the second enclosure against the angled right side of the third enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
- receiving at least one container, wherein said at least one container comprises;
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5. A kit containing components of an inspection system, comprising:
- a first detection system configurable to detect radiation scattered from a person, wherein the first detection system is contained within a first enclosure;
a second detection system configurable to detect radiation scattered from the person, wherein the second detection system is contained within a second enclosure;
a radiation source assembly, comprising a radiation source, beam forming apparatus, and motor for moving said radiation source and beam forming apparatus, wherein said radiation source assembly is contained within a third enclosure and wherein said third enclosure is configured to be positioned between said first enclosure and said second enclosure, a frame; and
a signal processing system in a fourth enclosure, wherein each of said first enclosure, second enclosure, third enclosure, frame, and fourth enclosure are physically separate from each other and wherein each weighs less than 100 pounds. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
- a first detection system configurable to detect radiation scattered from a person, wherein the first detection system is contained within a first enclosure;
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14. A method for manufacturing an inspection system, comprising:
- transporting a first enclosure to an inspection site, wherein the first enclosure comprises a first detection system configurable to detect radiation scattered from a person;
transporting a second enclosure to an inspection site, wherein the second enclosure comprises a second detection system configurable to detect radiation scattered from a person;
transporting a third enclosure to an inspection site, wherein the third enclosure comprises an X-ray source assembly having an X-ray source, beam forming apparatus, motor, and elevation mechanism;
transporting a base to the inspection site;
attaching said first enclosure, second enclosure, and third enclosure to the base;
connecting a wire carrying a digital signal output from said first detection system to a signal processing system;
connecting a wire carrying a digital signal output from said second detection system to the signal processing system; and
placing said X-ray source assembly in electrical communication with the signal processing system. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
- transporting a first enclosure to an inspection site, wherein the first enclosure comprises a first detection system configurable to detect radiation scattered from a person;
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