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Title: Detection of a concealed object

Abstract

Disclosed are systems, methods, devices, and apparatus to determine if a clothed individual is carrying a suspicious, concealed object. This determination includes establishing data corresponding to an image of the individual through interrogation with electromagnetic radiation in the 200 MHz to 1 THz range. In one form, image data corresponding to intensity of reflected radiation and differential depth of the reflecting surface is received and processed to detect the suspicious, concealed object.

Inventors:
 [1];  [2];  [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:
1014886
Patent Number(s):
7834802
Application Number:
US Patent Application 12/111,023
Assignee:
Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01N - INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01S - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING
DOE Contract Number:  
AC06-76RL01830
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

Citation Formats

Keller, Paul E, Hall, Thomas E, and McMakin, Douglas L. Detection of a concealed object. United States: N. p., 2010. Web.
Keller, Paul E, Hall, Thomas E, & McMakin, Douglas L. Detection of a concealed object. United States.
Keller, Paul E, Hall, Thomas E, and McMakin, Douglas L. Tue . "Detection of a concealed object". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1014886.
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