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20100014638 | IRRADIATION SYSTEM INCLUDING AN ELECTRON-BEAM SCANNER - A property of a treatment beam is controlled during a scanning period. A portion of a region is exposed to an imaging x-ray beam during a scanning period, the imaging x-ray beam being generated by an electron-beam scanner. X-ray radiation from the region is detected, the x-ray radiation representing an attenuation of the imaging x-ray beam caused by the portion of the region. A first image of the portion of the region is generated based on the detected x-ray radiation. A characteristic of the portion of the region is determined from the generated first image. An input derived from the characteristic is generated, the input configured to cause a source of a treatment beam to modify a property of the treatment beam. The source of the treatment beam modifies a property of the treatment beam during the scanning period by providing the input to the source of the treatment beam. | 01-21-2010 |
20100329423 | IRRADIATION SYSTEM INCLUDING AN ELECTRON-BEAM SCANNER - A property of a treatment beam is controlled during a scanning period. A portion of a region is exposed to an imaging x-ray beam during a scanning period, the imaging x-ray beam being generated by an electron-beam scanner. X-ray radiation from the region is detected, the x-ray radiation representing an attenuation of the imaging x-ray beam caused by the portion of the region. A first image of the portion of the region is generated based on the detected x-ray radiation. A characteristic of the portion of the region is determined from the generated first image. An input derived from the characteristic is generated, the input configured to cause a source of a treatment beam to modify a property of the treatment beam. The source of the treatment beam modifies a property of the treatment beam during the scanning period by providing the input to the source of the treatment beam. | 12-30-2010 |
20120008746 | IRRADIATION SYSTEM INCLUDING AN ELECTRON-BEAM SCANNER - A property of a treatment beam is controlled during a scanning period. A portion of a region is exposed to an imaging x-ray beam during a scanning period, the imaging x-ray beam being generated by an electron-beam scanner. X-ray radiation from the region is detected, the x-ray radiation representing an attenuation of the imaging x-ray beam caused by the portion of the region. A first image of the portion of the region is generated based on the detected x-ray radiation. A characteristic of the portion of the region is determined from the generated first image. An input derived from the characteristic is generated, the input configured to cause a source of a treatment beam to modify a property of the treatment beam. The source of the treatment beam modifies a property of the treatment beam during the scanning period by providing the input to the source of the treatment beam. | 01-12-2012 |
20120045127 | PORTABLE BACKSCATTER ADVANCED IMAGING TECHNOLOGY SCANNER WITH AUTOMATED TARGET RECOGNITION - A portable backscatter advanced imaging technology scanner with automated threat or target recognition including: a floor assembly having a cantilever drive assembly for rotating the floor assembly, the floor assembly being able to be partitioned into multiple parts for reassembly; at least one x-ray tube oriented towards selected sides of a test subject; a detector assembly oriented on the circumference of the floor assembly, the detector assembly being able to partitioned into multiple parts for reassembly; a storage unit to store images from detected scattered photons on the detector assembly; and a processing unit to detect, identify and classify concealed objects on the test subject. | 02-23-2012 |
20120069963 | DUAL ENERGY BACKSCATTER X-RAY SHOE SCANNING DEVICE - Dual-energy backscatter x-ray shoe scanning including: pre-processing input image information received from a shoe scanning device and image calibration data received from a database to output an atomic number image; detecting at least one suspect region based off the atomic number image; identifying the at least one detected suspect region as an object class using a changeable list of attributes; and classifying the object class according to a changeable list of categories. | 03-22-2012 |
20120229631 | VENDOR AND SCANNER INDEPENDENT COMMON WORKSTATION FOR SECURITY - A vendor and scanner independent common workstation (CW) for security, as discussed above, including the abilities to: plug into any existing, past or future scanners; utilize expedited bag-check, bag-search and remote monitor/view features; and scroll the display of the CW so that the “re-scan” operation may not necessarily be performed on the CW display, for instance. | 09-13-2012 |
20140086380 | DYNAMIC BEAM APERATURE CONTROL TO REDUCE RADIATION DOSE USING COLLIMATOR - A computed tomography (CT) apparatus including: an X-ray source configured to direct X-rays toward a detector assembly; a dynamic beam collimator fixed in space and configured to dynamically limit an X-ray beam directed toward an object of interest, the dynamic beam collimator including a plurality of leaflets to block a cone beam of X-rays impinging upon the dynamic beam collimator, wherein a subset of the plurality of leaflets opens and closes to block or allow a portion of the cone beam of X-rays to reduce or increase a solid angle of the cone beam, wherein the cone beam of X-rays with the reduced solid angle is directed toward a predetermined portion of the object of interest; and the detector assembly configured to detect the directed cone beam of X-rays on a side opposite to the X-ray source. | 03-27-2014 |
20140348288 | EBEAM TOMOSYNTHESIS FOR RADIATION THERAPY TUMOR TRACKING - A system for tracking tumors during radiotherapy for interleaving treatment pulses with imaging pulses is disclosed. The system includes a multisource scanning eBeam X-ray tube having a plurality of focal spots. The X-ray tube is configured to emit X-rays in a plurality of different locations on a target by sequentially emitting the X-rays to the focal spots in the plurality of focal spots. This is done such that the X-rays can be emitted to the plurality of different locations without substantially moving the X-ray tube or the target. The system further includes an imager panel configured to act as the target and configured to receive the X-rays from the focal spots of the X-ray tube. The system further includes a tomosynthesis reconstruction module configured to process output from the imager panel to construct an image. | 11-27-2014 |
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20090034790 | Method for customs inspection of baggage and cargo - A method and system of inspecting baggage to be transported from a location of origin to a destination is provided that includes generating scan data representative of a piece of baggage while the baggage is at the location of origin, and storing the scan data in a database. A rendered view representative of a content of the baggage is provided where the rendered views are based on the scan data retrieved from the database over a network. The rendered views are presented at a destination different from the origin. | 02-05-2009 |
20100046704 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC INSPECTION OF BAGGAGE AND CARGO - A method and system of electronically inspecting baggage comprises generating scan data representative of a piece of baggage. At least one of a contour and a surface is extracted from the scan data, and the at least one of a contour and a surface is representative of an object within the baggage. An object database comprises data representative of shapes of known objects, and the at least one of a contour and surface is compared to the object database to identify an object match which is presented. | 02-25-2010 |
20100072384 | ELECTRON BEAM SCANNER - An electron beam scanner includes a stationary source producing an electron beam and a detector positioned to partially circumscribe a scan field, the detector divided into a pair of detector rings arranged adjacent to one another and separated by a gap extending at least partially about a circumference of the detector. The electron beam scanner also includes a target arranged concentric with the detector and located opposite the detector across the scan field, the target having end portions circumferentially overlapping the detector and radially aligned with the gap between the detector rings, such that when the electron beam impinges on the target the target transmits radiation through the gap across the scan field to an associated section of the detector. | 03-25-2010 |
20100166144 | RADIATION THERAPY AND SCANNING SYSTEM - A radiation therapy and scanning system is provided. The radiation and therapy scanning system includes a therapy source adapted to deliver a predetermined dose of treatment radiation along an axis to a patient positioned in a scan field, a stationary scanning source producing an electron beam, and a detector positioned to partially circumscribe the scan field. The radiation therapy and scanning system also includes a target arranged concentric with the detector and located opposite the detector across the scan field, the target positioned at an angle θ to the axis such that when the electron beam impinges on the target the target transmits radiation through the scan field to the detector. | 07-01-2010 |
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20130314749 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE CREATION OF AN E-ENHANCED MULTI-DIMENSIONAL PICTOKIDS PRESENTATION USING PICTOOVERLAY TECHNOLOGY - A software application program on a computer platform allows a user to create a presentation from a series of image selections that are developed into sequenced PictoStorys that transform a structured basic idea into a pictorial interpretation in the form of an E-Enhanced Multi-Dimensional PictoKids Adventure Presentation. The software application program develops a storyline and structures an Architectural Blueprint into a series of Scenes and Part Scenes that create placeholders for the User's image selections. The PictoStorys are created from a stylized process using PictoOverlay Technology that creates and layers transparent static images and displays them dynamically and sequentially, adding audio and video enhancements to create a User designed film-like presentation. The software program further provides the capability to print the static images on paper or transparent sheets to intrigue, entertain, educate, and have users interact with the PictoKids Adventure. | 11-28-2013 |
20130315568 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE CREATION OF AN E-ENHANCED MULTI-DIMENSIONAL PICTOFILM PRESENTATION USING PICTOOVERLAY INTERFACE ENHANCED TRANS-SNIP TECHNOLOGY - A software application program on a computer platform transforms a structured basic concept into a pictorial interpretation in the form of an E-Enhanced Multi-Dimensional PictoFilm Presentation using PictoOverlay Interface Enhanced Technology that structures from the basic concept elements required as critical content for the location, event, actions, outcomes and characters to transform the basic concept is transformed into a series of moving pictures with special effects and enhancements, both audio and visual, that end up making the basic concept come alive visually, emotively and evocatively. More specifically, the software application program combines and layers static images and displays them dynamically and sequentially, adding audio and video enhancements to create a presentation like a film. The software program further transforms the basic concept into an infinitely variable array of pictorial elements and enhancements that extend the basic concept to intrigue, entertain and inform. | 11-28-2013 |
20130316773 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE CREATION OF AN ENHANCED MULTI-DIMENSIONAL PICTOGAME USING PICTOOVERLAY TECHNOLOGY - A software application program on a computer platform dynamically transforms a collage image of vivid pictorial images into a series of games of skill and chance that entertain, educate and intrigue. Using PictoOverlay Technology, Enhanced Multi-Dimensional PictoGames engage a user to accept and complete a series of challenges that result in receiving scores based on elapsed time and the completion of each challenge. The PictoGames are presented through a series of moving pictures with audio and visual special effects and enhancements that end up making features of the collage image come alive visually, and intrigue a user to play while improving their cognitive skills. The software program further transforms the pictorial images into an infinitely variable array of elements and enhancements that allow a user to play the PictoGame individually, with teammates, or against one or more opponents. | 11-28-2013 |
20130317988 | PAYMENT AND ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING PICTOOVERLAY TECHNOLOGY - A software application program on a computer platform uses PictoOverlay Technology to provide a completely unique and secure method of performing purchase transactions, accessing secure locations, or accessing email, websites, or downloading of min-apps or other software applications without entering, storing or transmitting personal identification information, or having a username and password to login. The uniquely developed PictoIdentity may associate an alphanumeric sequence with a series of static images and with a portion of one image from multiple layered dynamically presented images to for example access a financial account, perform financial transactions, login to a computer software program, access an email account, activate a mobile device, or enter a secure location. | 11-28-2013 |
20130318424 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE CREATION OF AN E-ENHANCED MULTI-DIMENSIONAL PICTOSTORY USING PICTOOVERLAY TECHNOLOGY - A software application program on a computer platform transforms a structured basic idea into a pictorial interpretation in the form of an E-Enhanced Multi-Dimensional PictoStory Presentation using PictoOverlay Technology that presents the basic idea in a format, like a film, where the basic idea is transformed into a series of moving pictures with special effects and enhancements, both audio and visual, that end up making the basic idea come alive visually, emotively and evocatively. More specifically, the software application program combines and layers static images and displays them dynamically and sequentially, adding audio and video enhancements to create a presentation like a film. The software program further transforms the basic idea into an infinitely variable array of pictorial elements and enhancements that extend the basic idea to intrigue, entertain, educate, and have users interact with the basic idea. | 11-28-2013 |
20140089826 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A UNIVERSAL RESIDENT SCALABLE NAVIGATION AND CONTENT DISPLAY SYSTEM COMPATIBLE WITH ANY DIGITAL DEVICE USING SCALABLE TRANSPARENT ADAPTABLE RESIDENT INTERFACE DESIGN AND PICTO-OVERLAY INTERFACE ENHANCED TRANS-SNIP TECHNOLOGY - A software application system and method for building a common adaptable user interface that is universally compatible with any digital device. The software application is in a small file format that is rapidly downloaded with a Resident “CORE Application” and an emulation of a “Resident Server” on the digital device for immediate access and display using an adaptable Universal PictoOverlay Navigation Interface. The software application system uses modular adaptable and adapting code that provides scalable compatibility and functional adaptability across multiple digital devices such as any computer, cellular phone, smart phone, tablet or other digital device. The STAR-RAID-POINT Application platform can create computer and mobile applications, web sites, shopping carts and transactional management systems. STAR-RAID-POINT Applications also provide enhanced featured, displayable, narrated, musicked, Multi-Dimensional Presentations to dynamically present an informative, educational, factual, story, game, puzzle or other artistic creation in an evocative and emotive format. | 03-27-2014 |
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20100056264 | SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC GAME PROMOTION - A printer on a networked gaming device can be controlled by the network to generate awards. The printer can operate as both a typical printer in a gaming device and as a printer for the gaming network, or separate printers can be installed in the gaming device. If the particular player has identified himself or herself to the gaming network, then the gaming system has a very high probability that it is communicating to a known player. Therefore, the printer operates as a direct communication conduit to a player. Additionally, previously issued awards can be redeemed by a validator coupled to the gaming network. | 03-04-2010 |
20100124983 | Gaming Machine with Secondary Interface Board for Leveraging Slot Machine Interface Board Communications - Methods and apparatus for providing customized content on a gaming machine configured to generate wager-based games are described. In particular, methods and apparatus are described in which a secondary interface board, coupled to a master gaming controller and one or more communication paths associated with a slot machine interface board, performs various functions. The secondary interface board may be used to extract event information from the one or more communication paths that are used. The event information may be used to effect an operation on the gaming machine. Further, in various embodiments, the SIB may emulate device communications on the one or more communications paths, control devices and communicate with remote devices. | 05-20-2010 |
20100130283 | System for Electronic Game Promotion - A printer on a networked gaming device can be controlled by the network to generate awards. The printer can operate as both a typical printer in a gaming device and as a printer for the gaming network, or separate printers can be installed in the gaming device. If the particular player has identified himself or herself to the gaming network, then the gaming system has a very high probability that it is communicating to a known player. Therefore, the printer operates as a direct communication conduit to a player. Additionally, previously issued awards can be redeemed by a validator coupled to the gaming network. | 05-27-2010 |
20100216541 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING BONUSES IN GAMING MACHINE NETWORKS USING WEIGHTED PAY TABLES - Disclosed is a gaming system for awarding a bonus to a player of a wager-based game of chance. The gaming system includes one or more gaming devices configured to play games of chance and one or more host devices in communication with the gaming devices over a network. The host device(s) are configured to: i) receive an indication of a bonus award to be provided to a player of the gaming device, ii) receive or retrieve a selection parameter, and iii) select one of a plurality of weighted pay tables stored in a storage medium using the selection parameter. Each weighted pay table includes a plurality of awards and a plurality of probabilities, where each award has an associated one of the probabilities. The host device(s) are further configured to: iv) randomly determine one of the plurality of awards in the selected weighted pay table in accordance with the plurality of probabilities, and v) provide the randomly determined award as the bonus award for the player. Generally, each weighted pay table has an expected value (EV), which can be determined and adjusted by an operator of the gaming establishment. | 08-26-2010 |
20120178524 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING BONUSES IN GAMING MACHINE NETWORKS USING WEIGHTED PAY TABLES - Disclosed is a gaming system for awarding a bonus to a player of a wager-based game of chance. The gaming system includes one or more gaming devices in communication with one or more host devices over a network. The host device(s) are configured to: i) receive an indication of a bonus award to be provided to a player of the gaming device, ii) receive a selection parameter, and iii) select one of a plurality of weighted pay tables stored in a storage medium using the selection parameter. Each weighted pay table includes a plurality of awards and a plurality of probabilities. The host device(s) are further configured to: iv) randomly determine one of the plurality of awards in the selected weighted pay table in accordance with the plurality of probabilities, and v) provide the randomly determined award as the bonus award for the player. | 07-12-2012 |
20130172078 | SYSTEM CONTROLLED PLAYER-RELATED BONUSES IN GAMING MACHINES - The present invention integrates the concepts of interactive player based promotions, games, and bonusing that utilize a touch screen display on a gaming system associated with a remote player tracking system. The promotions are configured at a remote configuration workstation by selecting system criteria defining the particular bonus promotion to thereby create a “bonus rule.” Promotions have four primary criteria. The first is the “Trigger” which is the criterion that determines when the bonus screen is activated to display a promotion. The second is the “Interface” that determines what will be displayed on the bonus screen. The third is the “Award” in which the nature of the bonus payment, including the method of choosing the value to award and the required player interaction to receive the promotion, is determined. And finally, the “Currency” system determines the method of payment to the player for earning or receiving the promotion. | 07-04-2013 |