Patent · US Active

System and method for integrating explosive detection systems

US7548606B2 · kind B2 · utility

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25Claims

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Assignee

GE Homeland Protection, Inc. · US

Inventors

Sondre Skatter · Oakland, US
Armin Schmiegel · Hamburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 31, 2006
Grant date	Jun 16, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 15, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2223/419
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An integrated detection system that includes a first threat detection apparatus and a second threat detection apparatus is provided. The first threat detection apparatus may identify one or more areas within an item of baggage that may contain threats. Example threats include, but are not limited to, explosives, weapons, illegal drugs, and hazardous matter, among others. The remaining areas are in theory deemed clear of threats. The second threat detection apparatus may be configured to inspect only the suspect areas of the item of baggage that was previously identified by the first threat detection apparatus. This improves throughput and lowers the false positive rate. A method for intelligently fusing the independent information obtained by the first and second threat detection apparatuses is also provided.

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