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Methods, systems and devices for detecting threatening objects and for classifying magnetic data

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1034626
A method for detecting threatening objects in a security screening system. The method includes a step of classifying unique features of magnetic data as representing a threatening object. Another step includes acquiring magnetic data. Another step includes determining if the acquired magnetic data comprises a unique feature.
Research Organization:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-05ID14517
Assignee:
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)
Patent Number(s):
8,102,260
Application Number:
11/687,725
OSTI ID:
1034626
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English