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Inspection devices for quarantine

US10416344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2016
Grant dateSep 17, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V5/224
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inspection device for quarantine that includes a dual-energy CT apparatus capable of distinguishing substances, a DR apparatus, a substance identification system capable of enhancing display of an object (plant, animal, meat, etc.) focused for quarantine and automatically so labeling, and an image processing system capable of highlighting a suspect of quarantine and providing a corresponding automatic alarm. Compared to the prior art, the present disclosure can highlight a focused object for quarantine, which may improve accuracy and efficiency of inspection for quarantine at a port.

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