Patent ID: 8503605
Filing Date: 2013-08-06
Classification: G01N,G01V

Abstract:
1. A scanning system for the inspection of cargo, comprising: a portal defining an inspection area, said portal comprising a first vertical side, a second vertical side, a top horizontal side, and a horizontal base defined by a ramp adapted to be driven over by a vehicle; a first X-ray source disposed on at least one of the first vertical side, second vertical side or top horizontal side for generating an X-ray beam into the inspection area toward the vehicle; a first set of transmission detectors disposed within the portal for receiving the X-rays transmitted through the vehicle; a second X-ray source disposed within the ramp of said portal for generating an X-ray beam towards the underside of the vehicle; a second set of detectors disposed within the ramp of said portal for receiving X-rays that are backscattered from the vehicle; and a controller, wherein said controller is adapted to activate the first X-ray source only when the second X-ray source is inactive.