Operator console for article inspection systems
US5870449A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N23/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an inspection system having a scanner system coupled to an operator console. The scanner system is preferably an x-ray based system that has an x-ray source to emit, for example, dual energy x-rays, a detector or an array of detectors that detect the emitted x-rays, and a conveyor system. The conveyor system has a conveyor belt that moves the article to be inspected through the emitted x-rays. The operator console includes a display device, an operator input device and a controller. The operator console is configured to provide information and control capabilities to an operator all within the same viewing field or arc. The operator console is configured to permit customization by individual operators and/or customization for a specific location where the inspection system is deployed (e.g., an airport or office building) without changing components. These features, as well as others, minimize operator fatigue, increase operator inspection speed and increase the efficiency of the inspection process. Further, this universal operator console configuration, enables the console to be interchangeable to various types of scanner systems produced by the assi…
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