Device and method for inspecting objects

US7457394B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SMITHS HEIMANN GMBH · DE

Inventors

• Martin Hartick · Bad Nauheim, DE
• Hermann Ries · Taunusstein, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 5, 2006
• Grant date: Nov 25, 2008
• Expiry date: Apr 25, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01V5/22
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A device is provided for inspecting objects, particularly pieces of luggage, for suspicious contents using electromagnetic radiation. The device includes a housing comprised of a support and a closable opening through which an object to be inspected can be placed on a receiving element; a source for electromagnetic radiation and a designated detector array, both of which are arranged in the housing such that an inspection area is located above the receiving element; a positioning aid, which indicates the inspection area to an operator; and an evaluation unit including a computer, where the radiation intensities measured by the detector array are evaluated with respect to suspicious materials.