Patent ID: 9128030
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: G01M,G01N

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: an X-ray source positioned to emit X-rays to a first location on an article of which at least a first internal characteristic is to be inspected; a first actuator coupled to at least one of the X-ray source and the article to cause the X-ray source to emit X-rays to a second location on the article; a first X-ray detector positioned to detect backscattering of the X-rays from the first location and the second location; and a processing apparatus connected to receive X-ray detection data from the first X-ray detector, wherein the processing apparatus uses the X-ray detection data to form an X-ray backscattering image indicating X-rays backscattered from the first location and the second location; wherein the X-ray backscattering image shows the first internal characteristic; wherein the article comprises a battery; and wherein the first internal characteristic is selected from a group consisting of an electrolyte level within the battery and a material consistency within the battery.