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Title: Detecting concealed objects at a checkpoint

Abstract

Disclosed are systems, methods, devices, and apparatus to interrogate a clothed individual with electromagnetic radiation to determine if a concealed object is being carried. This determination includes establishing data corresponding to an image of the individual with a pair of opposed, semi-cylindrical array panels each configured to interrogate the individual with electromagnetic radiation in the 200 MHz to 1 THz range.

Inventors:
 [1];  [2];  [1];  [1]
  1. Richland, WA
  2. Kennewick, WA
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
943336
Patent Number(s):
7405692
Application Number:
10/697,848
Assignee:
Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01S - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01V - GEOPHYSICS
DOE Contract Number:  
AC06-76RL01830
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION

Citation Formats

McMakin, Douglas L, Hall, Thomas E, Sheen, David M, and Severtsen, Ronald H. Detecting concealed objects at a checkpoint. United States: N. p., 2008. Web.
McMakin, Douglas L, Hall, Thomas E, Sheen, David M, & Severtsen, Ronald H. Detecting concealed objects at a checkpoint. United States.
McMakin, Douglas L, Hall, Thomas E, Sheen, David M, and Severtsen, Ronald H. Tue . "Detecting concealed objects at a checkpoint". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/943336.
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