Method, apparatus, and systems for remotely monitoring the location and usage history of radioactive materials stored with a shielded container or overpack
US8237575B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S5/018
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radioactive source information tracking and reporting system and method is disclosed. The system and method include a device operable to detect a presence of a radioactive source contained within a shielded container. The device is further operable to detect a location of the shielded container. A message is generated and transmitted to a central facility. The message includes a shielded container identifier, a location of the shielded container, and an indication of the presence of the radioactive source.
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