Apparatus for portal based scanning
US9336505B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B13/19
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system, apparatus, and method for the rapid inspection of shipping containers during transport and for intelligent data gathering for risk analysis are provided. More specifically, a portal based scanner is disclosed which includes a plurality of sensors positioned to create a target zone so that the shipping containers can be automatically scanned during loading and offloading operations. According to one aspect of the invention, the scanner is capable of wirelessly communicating with the containers, gathering data about each container, and reporting data to a Data Fusion Center for risk profile analysis.
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