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Short standoff checkpoint detection system

US9029778B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2012
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V8/005
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Detecting characteristics of a test subject at a checkpoint. Embodiments may include exposing a single test subject to electromagnetic radiation at a security checkpoint. They may further include determining how the electromagnetic radiation interacts with different portions of the single test subject. They may further include determining different material properties for the different portions of the single test subject by examining how the electromagnetic radiation interacts with the different portions of the single test subject. They may further include providing an indication of the different material properties of the different portions of the single test subject, wherein providing an indication of the different material properties of the different portions of the single test subject comprises distinguishing between different material properties.

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