Weight-Adaptive X-Ray Security Scanner

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing human body security inspection systems face challenges in achieving consistent imaging quality due to individual weight differences among subjects, leading to varying X-ray radiation dosages that can be harmful, especially for lighter individuals.

Innovation Solution

A system that includes an X-ray source, detector, sensor, and controller to adjust radiation parameters and scan speed based on the weight of the person being inspected, ensuring adequate imaging quality while minimizing radiation dosage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If X-ray radiation with larger dosage is provided to ensure sufficient image definition for heavier persons, then imaging quality is improved, but radiation harm to lighter persons increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimaging qualityVSAvoidradiation harm
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the X-ray radiation dosage based on the detected weight of the person being inspected. The controller modifies radiation parameters in real-time according to weight measurements, transforming a static radiation dosage system into a dynamic one that adapts to individual needs, thereby resolving the contradiction between maintaining sufficient imaging quality and reducing unnecessary radiation exposure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the radiation dosage parameter based on the weight parameter of the inspected person. By establishing a relationship between weight and required radiation dosage, the system adjusts the X-ray radiation parameters (such as intensity or duration) to match the specific attenuation characteristics of different body weights, ensuring adequate imaging quality while minimizing radiation harm

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If same dosage X-ray radiation is provided to all persons, then device operation is simplified, but imaging quality varies due to individual weight differences

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoidimaging quality consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary weight detection before X-ray imaging to determine the appropriate radiation dosage in advance. By measuring the person's weight first and calculating the required dosage beforehand, the system prepares the optimal imaging parameters prior to actual scanning, ensuring consistent imaging quality without requiring complex real-time adjustments during the imaging process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses weight measurement feedback to automatically adjust radiation dosage. The controller receives weight information from the detection device and uses this feedback to determine the appropriate X-ray radiation parameters, creating a closed-loop control system that maintains imaging quality consistency while keeping the operation process simple and automated

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system ensures high-quality imaging for individuals of varying weights while reducing radiation exposure, optimizing scanning speed and dosage for all subjects, thereby enhancing safety and efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

a sensor (3) configured to obtain the weight of the human body to be inspected

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectGravitation: Gravitation

Implementation Method 2

an X-ray source (1) configured to provide X-ray radiation for scanning a human body to be inspected

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectX-Ray: X-Ray

Implementation Method 3

a detector (2) configured to receive X-ray radiation transmitting through the human body to be inspected and generate a transmission signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoelectric Effect: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentEP3187905B1Human body security inspection system and method for human body security inspection performed by using the system
Publication Date: 2019.10.30 NUCTECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a human body security inspection system, including: an X-ray source configured to provide X-ray radiation for scanning a human body to be inspected, a detector configured to receive X-ray radiation transmitting through the human body to be inspected and generate a transmission signal, a sensor configured to obtain the weight of the human body to be inspected, a carrying device configured to carry and move the human body to be inspected in a direction such that the human body is scanned, and a controller configured to receive a signal from the sensor, determine the weight of the human body to be inspected based on the signal from the sensor, and determine and controla voltage or current applied to the X-ray source and a movement speed of the carrying device according to the weight.