X-ray Scanner Integrating Weight Scales for Baggage Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems lack efficient methods for measuring the weight and physical properties of accessible property carried by passengers, which are essential for airline operations such as managing aircraft weight and balance, and providing personalized feedback to passengers.
Innovation Solution
An X-ray scanner system integrated with a measurement system that uses CT scanning and weight scales to determine the weight and physical properties of accessible property, combining CT density values with weight scale values for accurate measurements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If X-ray scanning is used to screen accessible property, then security screening capability is improved, but weight and physical property measurement accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines X-ray scanning capability with weight scale measurement capability into a single integrated system. The X-ray scanner system includes both imaging components for security screening and weight scale components for accurate measurement, allowing simultaneous performance of security screening and physical property measurement without requiring separate systems
Solution Approach 2:
The X-ray scanner system is designed to perform multiple functions: security screening through X-ray imaging and weight measurement through integrated weight scales. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate measurement systems and provides both security and measurement capabilities in one device
2Measurement precision
If separate measurement systems are used for accessible property, then measurement accuracy is improved, but system complexity and operational efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the measurement functions into the existing X-ray scanner system infrastructure. Weight scales are integrated with the conveyor and scanning mechanisms, sharing common components such as the conveyor system, control electronics, and data processing capabilities, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining measurement accuracy
3Ease of operation
If manual weight measurement methods are used, then measurement simplicity is improved, but productivity and operational efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically measures weight and physical properties of accessible property as it passes through the scanner without requiring manual intervention. The integrated weight scales and X-ray imaging system perform measurements automatically during the scanning process, eliminating manual weighing operations and significantly improving throughput and operational efficiency
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
Enables accurate measurement of accessible property weight and physical properties, improving aircraft loading management and passenger feedback, while reducing errors and enhancing operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
an X-ray scanner system configured to generate, via radiation, an image representing an object
Data Source
AI summary
A method may include generating, via radiation, an image representing an object; determining physical properties of the object; and associating determined physical properties of the object with one or more of: the image generated by the X-ray scanner system, a segmented image from the image generated by the X-ray scanner system, or a passenger identifier.