Risk profiling using portal based scanners
US9177462B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B25/14
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for consolidating data collected using a hierarchical scanning system and assessing security risks regarding the shipping containers is provided. The hierarchical scanning system collects information from distributed and repeated screening throughout a container journey and enables pattern analysis over groups of containers. During the journey of a container, risk profiles are created at short term events based on information collected via non-intrusive rapid inspections. Using combined information from the risk profiles, the initial manifest, and group based statistical intelligence, a risk quotient for each container is determined based on deviations calculated at each point of the journey. Accordingly, authorities are alerted when the risk quotient indicates that a specific container is at risk.
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