Mobile and free-form x-ray imaging systems and methods
US10539708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2237/2482
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A three-dimensional (3D) x-ray tomographic imaging system includes an x-ray source fixedly attached to a first unmanned vehicle, which can be aerial or otherwise configured for locomotion, and an x-ray detector. A vehicle controller is configured to be operated by an operator, and an optical camera is mounted to the first unmanned vehicle at a fixed position relative to the x-ray source, and an optical pattern is fixed at a position relative to the x-ray detector. The x-ray source and x-ray detector are configured to be positioned on substantially opposite sides of the object, while the x-ray source is rotated radially around the object to one or more imaging positions.
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