Integrated, portable checkpoint system
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1. A system for inspecting objects comprising:
- a housing, defining an enclosed internal volume, adapted to be carried by a vehicle;
a metal detector positioned within the enclosed internal volume;
a X-ray scanner positioned within the enclosed internal volume and proximate to said metal detector; and
a deployable boom, having a length and a width, positioned on a top surface of said housing and external to said enclosed internal volume.
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Abstract
The present specification discloses a portable system for inspecting objects. The system includes a housing adapted to be carried by a vehicle, which houses a metal detector and an X-ray scanner and further includes a deployable boom positioned on a top surface of the housing. Operationally, the system is transported to a location, persons or objects are inspected by the metal detector or X-ray scanner and the boom is deployed to inspect external cargo. The integrated portable checkpoint system provides security screening and inspection equipment with increased operational capabilities in one fully integrated package.
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1. A system for inspecting objects comprising:
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a housing, defining an enclosed internal volume, adapted to be carried by a vehicle; a metal detector positioned within the enclosed internal volume; a X-ray scanner positioned within the enclosed internal volume and proximate to said metal detector; and a deployable boom, having a length and a width, positioned on a top surface of said housing and external to said enclosed internal volume. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for inspecting objects comprising:
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a first housing, defining a first enclosed internal volume and having a first top surface, wherein said first housing encloses at least one of a metal detector or an X-ray scanner positioned within the first enclosed internal volume and wherein said first housing is adapted to be carried by a vehicle; a second housing, defining a second enclosed internal volume and having a second top surface, wherein said second housing encloses at least one of a metal detector or an X-ray scanner positioned within the second enclosed internal volume and said second housing is adapted to be carried by a vehicle; and a deployable boom, having a length and a width, positioned on the first or second top surface and external to the first and second enclosed internal volumes. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for inspecting objects comprising:
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transporting a housing to a location, wherein said housing defines an enclosed internal volume, has a top surface, and is adapted to be carried by a vehicle, and wherein said first housing encloses at least one of a metal detector or an X-ray scanner positioned within the first enclosed internal volume; inspecting persons or objects in the enclosed internal volume, wherein said inspection is performed using at least one of the metal detector or X-ray scanner; and deploying a boom, having a length and a width, wherein said boom is positioned on the top surface of said housing and is external to said enclosed internal volume. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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