Patent ID: 7039159
Filing Date: 2006-05-02
Classification: G01N,G01V

Abstract:
1. An automated target inspection system for inspecting a moving target comprising: a scanning zone comprising a radiation source and a radiation source detector; a first sensor component positioned at a location adjacent the scanning zone for automatically sensing when a first portion of the moving target has passed through the scanning zone and a second portion of the moving target is about to enter the scanning zone, wherein after the first portion of the moving target has passed the first sensor component, the first sensor component sends a signal to the automated target inspection system to initiate a scan of the second portion upon sensing that the second portion of the target is about to enter the scanning zone; and a shutter control system comprising a shutter, said shutter, triggered by a signal from the first sensor component, for allowing radiation from the radiation source to pass through the scanning zone in the direction of the radiation detector when the second portion of the moving target is passing through the scanning zone and for closing off the radiation when the second portion of the moving target is no longer within the scanning zone.