X-ray-based system and methods for inspecting a person's shoes for aviation security threats
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1. A system for scanning a shoe comprising:
- an X-ray source for projecting a beam of X-rays onto the shoe;
a linear detector array for detecting X-rays transmitted through the shoe, the detector array moving on a predefined path, wherein the motion of the detector array is synchronized with the motion of the X-ray source; and
at least one metal detector coil for detecting metals within the shoe; and
wherein the system produces a radiographic image of the shoe by processing the detected X-rays and data obtained from the at least one metal detector coil.
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Abstract
The present application discloses a system for scanning a shoe for illegal materials. The system includes an X-ray source for projecting a beam of X-rays onto the shoe, a detector array for detecting X-rays transmitted through the shoe and at least one metal detector coil for detecting metals within the shoe. The system produces a radiographic image of the shoe by processing the detected X-rays and data obtained from the at least one metal detector coil. Other embodiments are directed toward other screening technologies, including millimeter wave screening technologies.
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1. A system for scanning a shoe comprising:
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an X-ray source for projecting a beam of X-rays onto the shoe; a linear detector array for detecting X-rays transmitted through the shoe, the detector array moving on a predefined path, wherein the motion of the detector array is synchronized with the motion of the X-ray source; and at least one metal detector coil for detecting metals within the shoe; and
wherein the system produces a radiographic image of the shoe by processing the detected X-rays and data obtained from the at least one metal detector coil. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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