User interface for use in security screening providing image enhancement capabilities and apparatus for implementing same
US8494210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/52
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, method and system for facilitating visual identification of a prohibited object in an image during security screening are provided. Data derived from an apparatus that scans the receptacle with penetrating radiation conveying an image of the contents of a receptacle is received. Information from an automated threat detection processor is also received and indicates an area of interest in the image potentially containing a prohibited object. The image is then processed to generate an enhanced image. In a first example, portions of the enhanced image outside the area of interest are visually de-emphasized. In a second example, features appearing inside the area of interest are visually emphasized. The enhanced image is then displayed on a display device. Optionally, thumbnail images associated with previously screened receptacles are displayed and a user is enabled to select one or more thumbnail images. An enhanced image corresponding to the selected thumbnail image is then displayed. In alternative implementations, an apparatus, method and system for use in screening a person for facilitating visual identification of a prohibited object thereon is provided.
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