Automatic tool alignment in a backscatter x-ray scanning system

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PATENT NO 9055886
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13336146

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Technologies pertaining to backscatter x-ray scanning systems are described herein. The backscatter x-ray scanning system includes an x-ray source, which directs collimated x-rays along a plurality of output vectors towards a target. A detector detects diffusely reflected x-rays subsequent to respective collimated x-rays impacting the target, and outputs signals indicative of parameters of the detected x-rays. An image processing system generates an x-ray image based upon parameters of the detected x-rays, wherein each pixel in the image corresponds to a respective output vector. A user selects a particular portion of the image, and a tool is positioned such that its directional axis is coincident with the output vector corresponding to at least one pixel in the portion of the image.

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NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA LLCP O BOX 5800 MS-0161 LEGAL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CENTER ALBUQUERQUE NM 87185

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Garretson, Justin Albuquerque, US 6 16
Gladwell, Thomas S Albuquerque, US 2 10
Hobart, Clinton G Albquerque, US 12 186
Monda, Mark J Albuquerque, US 6 17

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