Methods for improving processing speed for object inspection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9880314
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14338435

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The present specification describes methods and systems for inspecting objects by means of penetrating radiation where objects are conveyed through the penetrating radiation and subsequent images of objects are reviewed by an operator. Specifically, the present specification describes a system that decouples the synchronization between cessation of image generation on the display and image acquisition through conveyance of the article. Further, the present specification discloses methods for compensating for image acquisition inefficiencies involving article separation by the queuing conveyor and the post-stop back belt process, resulting in throughput enhancement.

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  • RAPISCAN SYSTEMS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hughes, Ronald James Garden Grove, US 1 3
Pfander, Andreas Torrance, US 9 250

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