Inspection devices for quarantine
US10416344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2037 |
Classification
- 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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