Patents by Inventor Haifeng Hu

Haifeng Hu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20110261922
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for security-inspection of liquid articles with dual-energy CT imaging. The method comprises the steps of obtaining one or more CT images including physical attributes of liquid article to be inspected by CT scanning and a dual-energy reconstruction method; acquiring the physical attributes of each liquid article from the CT image; and determining whether the inspected liquid article is dangerous based on the physical attributes. The CT scanning can be implemented by a normal CT scanning technique, or a spiral CT scanning technique. In the normal CT scanning technique, the scan position can be preset, or set by the operator with a DR image, or set by automatic analysis of the DR image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Li Zhang, Zhiqiang CHEN, Xuewu WANG, Haifeng HU, Hongxin WU, Yuanjing LI, Yinong LIU, Ziran ZHAO, Yuxiang XING, Hu TANG, Yumin YI, Jinyu ZHANG
  • Patent number: 8036337
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for security-inspection of liquid articles with dual-energy CT imaging. The method comprises the steps of obtaining one or more CT images including physical attributes of liquid article to be inspected by CT scanning and a dual-energy reconstruction method; acquiring the physical attributes of each liquid article from the CT image; and determining whether the inspected liquid article is dangerous based on the physical attributes. The CT scanning can be implemented by a normal CT scanning technique, or a spiral CT scanning technique. In the normal CT scanning technique, the scan position can be preset, or set by the operator with a DR image, or set by automatic analysis of the DR image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Li Zhang, Zhiqiang Chen, Xuewu Wang, Haifeng Hu, Hongxin Wu, Yuanjing Li, Yinong Liu, Ziran Zhao, Yuxiang Xing, Hu Tang, Yumin Yi, Jinyu Zhang
  • Patent number: 8027429
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for real-time mark for a high-energy X-ray dual-energy imaging container inspection system in the radiation imaging field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Haifeng Hu, Kejun Kang, Li Zhang, Xuewu Wang, Qingping Huang, Yuanjing Li, Yinong Liu, Ziran Zhao, Zhen Wu
  • Publication number: 20110211671
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for security-inspection of liquid articles with dual-energy CT imaging. The method comprises the steps of obtaining one or more CT images including physical attributes of liquid article to be inspected by CT scanning and a dual-energy reconstruction method; acquiring the physical attributes of each liquid article from the CT image; and determining whether there are drugs concealed in the inspected liquid article based on the difference between the acquired physical attributes and reference physical attributes of the inspected liquid article. The CT scanning can be implemented by a normal CT scanning technique, or a spiral CT scanning technique. In the normal CT scanning technique, the scan position can be preset, or set by the operator with a DR image, or set by automatic analysis of the DR image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: Zhiqiang Chen, Li Zhang, Xuewu Wang, Haifeng Hu, Hongxin Wu, Yuanjing Li, Yinong Liu, Ziran Zhao, Yuxiang Xing, Hu Tang, Yumin Yi, Jinyu Zhang
  • Patent number: 7945017
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for security-inspection of liquid articles with dual-energy CT imaging. The method comprises the steps of obtaining one or more CT images including physical attributes of liquid article to be inspected by CT scanning and a dual-energy reconstruction method; acquiring the physical attributes of each liquid article from the CT image; and determining whether there are drugs concealed in the inspected liquid article based on the difference between the acquired physical attributes and reference physical attributes of the inspected liquid article. The CT scanning can be implemented by a normal CT scanning technique, or a spiral CT scanning technique. In the normal CT scanning technique, the scan position can be preset, or set by the operator with a DR image, or set by automatic analysis of the DR image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Zhiqiang Chen, Li Zhang, Xuewu Wang, Haifeng Hu, Hongxin Wu, Yuanjing Li, Yinong Liu, Ziran Zhao, Yuxiang Xing, Hu Tang, Yumin Yi, Jinyu Zhang
  • Patent number: 7884559
    Abstract: A multi-energy frequency-multiplying particle accelerator and a method thereof are disclosed, an accelerator comprises a pulse power generation unit for generating N pulse signals with different power levels, N is equal to or greater than 2; N microwave power generation units for, under the control of a control signal, generating N microwaves with different energy levels based on said N pulse signals, respectively; a power mixing unit having N entrances and one exit and for inputting a corresponding microwave among said N microwaves from each of said N entrances and outputting said N microwaves from said one exit; a particle beam generation unit for generating N particle beams in synchronization with said N microwaves; and an accelerating unit for using said N microwaves to accelerate said N particle beams, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Yaohong Liu, Chuanxiang Tang, Haifeng Hu, Zhiqiang Chen, Yuanjing Li, Huaibi Chen, Huaping Tang, Jinsheng Liu, Jianjun Gao
  • Patent number: 7855352
    Abstract: A radiation inspection system includes a shielding door device for a radiation inspection system, comprising a door body, two guides located on two opposite sides of the door body, a rack, a gear and a motor. The two guides are fixed on an upper surface of a frame and the door body is movably connected to the two guides via bearings. The rack is fixed on a bottom of the door body and meshed with the gear. The gear is coupled with a shaft of the motor fixed on a lower surface of the frame. This configuration is advantageous in automatic and complete shielding of the radiation inspection system without interference. In addition the shielding door can be controlled intelligently, so that accidental radiation leakage can be prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignees: Nuctech Company Limited, Tsinghua University
    Inventors: Zhiqiang Chen, Yuanjing Li, Yinong Liu, Haifeng Hu, Wanlong Wu, Yulan Li, Xilei Luo, Li Zhang, Ziran Zhao, Bin Sang, Hailin Wang
  • Patent number: 7848485
    Abstract: For a radiation imaging inspection system, apparatus, and/or method, the system, particularly a trailer security inspection system, includes a protective wall forming an inspection passage for passage of a trailer, a radiation imaging system effecting security inspection of the trailer passing through the inspection passage, and a fraction arrangement for hauling the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignees: Nuctech Company Limited, Tsinghua University
    Inventors: Haifeng Hu, Zhiqiang Chen, Yuanjing Li, Chuanxiang Tang, Hua Peng, Zhizhong Liang, Zhongrong Yang, Shangmin Sun, Yaohong Liu, Jinyu Zhang, Qingjun Zhang, Haitao Jiang, Yanli Deng, Xiang'an Qi, Meng Wang, Haihong Sun
  • Publication number: 20100284514
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for security-inspection of liquid articles with dual-energy CT imaging. The method comprises the steps of obtaining one or more CT images including physical attributes of liquid article to be inspected by CT scanning and a dual-energy reconstruction method; acquiring the physical attributes of each liquid article from the CT image; and determining whether the inspected liquid article is dangerous based on the physical attributes. The CT scanning can be implemented by a normal CT scanning technique, or a spiral CT scanning technique. In the normal CT scanning technique, the scan position can be preset, or set by the operator with a DR image, or set by automatic analysis of the DR image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Li Zhang, Zhiqiang Chen, Xuewu Wang, Haifeng Hu, Hongxin Wu, Yuanjing Li, Yinong Liu, Ziran Zhao, Yuxiang Xing, Hu Tang, Yumin Yi, Jinyu Zhang
  • Publication number: 20100266103
    Abstract: A photoneutron-x ray source includes a photoneutron conversion target, which outputs both photoneutrons and x-rays simultaneously. The photoneutron-x ray source includes an x-ray generator for generating an x-ray main beam that is applied to the photoneutron conversion target. The photoneutron conversion target generates photoneutrons upon the application of the x-ray main beam to the photoneutron conversion target. The photoneutron conversion target has a body that defines a passageway extending through the body and that is structured such that a first x-ray beam of the x-ray main beam can pass through the passageway without any reaction with the body, while a second x-ray beam of the x-ray main beam can enter the body and react with the body to emit the photoneutrons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Kejun Kang, Haifeng Hu, Yigang Yang, Zhiqiang Chen, Qitian Miao, Jianping Cheng, Yuanjing Li, Yinong Liu, Hua Peng, Tiezhu Li, Ziran Zhao, Yaohong Liu, Wanlong Wu
  • Patent number: 7817775
    Abstract: Disclosed is an inspection system for inspecting a cargo by using radiation, comprising: a main plate conveyor; a radiation scanning unit that spans said main plate conveyor and is provided above said main plate conveyor, for scanning the cargo provided on the main plate conveyor; auxiliary conveyors that are provided at the front end and rear end of said main plate conveyor, respectively, so as to load the cargo to be inspected onto said main plate conveyor and to unload the inspected cargo from said main plate conveyor; and lifting devices for lifting said auxiliary conveyors. The inspection system according to the present invention occupies less area, has simple corollary equipments, a lower operating cost, and excellent compatibility, and can be widely applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Kejun Kang, Haifeng Hu, Zhiqiang Chen, Shangmin Sun, Guang Yang, Fengjun Zhang, Yong Bi, Yucheng Wu, Jianjun Li, Rongxuan Liu
  • Publication number: 20100243874
    Abstract: A photoneutron conversion target for generating photoneutrons by directing an x-ray beam at the photoneutron conversion target includes an elongated body having a first end and a second end. When the photoneutron conversion target is in use, the x-ray beam enters the body and propagates in a direction from the first end to the second end. The body of the photoneutron conversion target is shaped such that propagation of the x-ray beam is substantially proportionate to an intensity distribution of the x-ray beam, so that the greater an intensity of x-rays of the x-ray beam, the greater the propagation distance of the x-rays within the body of the photoneutron conversion target. The photoneutron conversion target according to the invention can make full use of the x-ray beam so as to increase a yield of photoneutrons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Kejun Kang, Haifeng Hu, Yigang Yang, Zhiqiang Chen, Qitian Miao, Jianping Cheng, Yuanjing Li, Yinong Liu, Hua Peng, Tiezhu Li, Ziran Zhao, Yaohong Liu, Wanlong Wu
  • Publication number: 20100246763
    Abstract: A method and a system for contraband detection in an object using photoneutrons and x-rays includes an x-ray generator that generates an x-ray main beam including a first x-ray beam and a second x-ray beam, the first x-ray beam being directed to pass through the object. A photoneutron conversion target is arranged to receive the second x-ray beam so as to generate photoneutrons, the photoneutrons being directed to enter the object and react with the object to emit characteristic ?-rays. An x-ray detecting arrangement is arranged to receive the first x-ray beam that has passed through the object in order to perform x-ray imaging detection of the detected object. A ?-ray detecting arrangement is arranged to receive the characteristic ?-rays in order to perform neutron detection of the object based on the characteristic ?-rays. The x-ray imaging detection and the neutron detection are simultaneously performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Kejun Kang, Haifeng Hu, Yigang Yang, Zhiqiang Chen, Qitian Miao, Jianping Cheng, Yuanjing Li
  • Publication number: 20100219776
    Abstract: A multi-energy frequency-multiplying particle accelerator and a method thereof are disclosed in order to overcome the drawbacks of the existing accelerator, such as single energy level, beam current and operating frequency limited by a single power source. The accelerator comprises a pulse power generation unit for generating N pulse signals with different power levels, N is equal to or greater than 2; N microwave power generation units for, under the control of a control signal, generating N microwaves with different energy levels based on said N pulse signals, respectively; a power mixing unit having N entrances and one exit and for inputting a corresponding microwave among said N microwaves from each of said N entrances and outputting said N microwaves from said one exit; a particle beam generation unit for generating N particle beams in synchronization with said N is microwaves; and an accelerating unit for using said N microwaves to accelerate said N particle beams, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Yaohong Liu, Chuanxiang Tang, Haifeng Hu, Zhiqiang Chen, Yuanjing Li, Huaibi Chen, Huaping Tang, Jinsheng Liu, Jianjun Gao
  • Patent number: 7760854
    Abstract: A method for conducting irradiation of all logs of a whole vehicle with X-rays as a phytosanitary treatment may include: connecting a traction device and a goods carrying vehicle outside a shielding door; opening the door; the traction device pulling the vehicle into a tunnel; closing the shielding door; upon the vehicle reaching an irradiation region, accelerators generating X-rays; the traction device pulling the vehicle to pass through the irradiation region; stopping the X-rays; opening the door; the traction device pulling the vehicle away from the irradiation treatment tunnel; and disconnecting the traction device from the vehicle. A device may include a shielding structure, a tunnel formed therethrough; a rail along the tunnel; accelerators within the tunnel; and a traction device for pulling a vehicle carrying goods for quarantine treatment, the accelerators symmetrically arranged at both sides of and on the top of an irradiation region in the tunnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Nuctech Comany Limited
    Inventors: Kejun Kang, Haifeng Hu, Chuanxiang Tang, Yuanjing Li, Qitian Miao, Huayi Zhang, Junli Li, Zhiqiang Chen, Ming Hu, Ming Huang, Yaohong Liu, Wanlong Wu, Hui Zhang, Shenjin Ming
  • Patent number: 7760852
    Abstract: An X-CT scan system includes a base, an object rotary support, an X-ray generation device and a data acquisition system, wherein one side of the detector is leveled to or beyond the prolong line of the connecting line between the X-ray source of the X-ray generation device and the center of the object rotary support, the length of the beyond portion is less than the radius of the imaging field. The advantage of the invention is in that the invention can reconstruct the entire image of the object by means of X-ray projection data which only covers half of the area of the object. Compared with the traditional CT scan system, half of the detector size can be saved at most. The X-CT scan system is simplified and the projection data amount for scan and computation amount for image reconstruction are also reduced with the reconstructed image quality guaranteed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Zhiqiang Chen, Kejun Kang, Li Zhang, Haifeng Hu, Yuxiang Xing, Liang Li, Yongshun Xiao, Ziran Zhao, Yuanjing Li, Yinong Liu
  • Publication number: 20100040192
    Abstract: Disclosed is an image reconstruction method in a high-energy dual-energy CT system. The method comprises steps of scanning an objection with high-energy dual-energy rays to obtain high-energy dual-energy projection values, calculating projection values of base material coefficients corresponding to the dual-energy projection values on the basis of a pre-created lookup table or by analytically solving a set of equations, and obtaining an image of base material coefficient distribution based on the projection values of base material coefficients. The method provides a solution for reconstruction with high-energy dual energy CT technology and thus a more effective approach for substance identification and contraband inspection, thereby bringing a significant improvement on accuracy and efficiency in security inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: Tsinghua University
    Inventors: Li Zhang, Zhiqiang Chen, Kejun Kang, Haifeng Hu, Yuxiang Xing, Xinhui Duan, Yuanjing Li, Yinong Liu, Qingping Huang
  • Patent number: 7647189
    Abstract: A method and a device are provided for inspection of liquid articles to determine the presence of drugs concealed in the liquid articles without opening the outer packages. The method includes emitting radiation beams having a single energy to transmit through the liquid article; receiving the radiation beams transmitted through the liquid article to get multi-angle projection data; inversely operating the multi-angle projection data based on the uniformity of the liquid article to obtain an attribute value of the inspected liquid article; retrieving a reference attribute value in a pre-created database by using the identification information of the liquid article as an index, and calculating a difference between the calculated attribute value and the reference attribute value; and determining whether the difference is larger than a predefined threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Nuctech Company Limited
    Inventors: Kejun Kang, Zhiqiang Chen, Haifeng Hu, Yuanjing Li, Li Zhang, Yinong Liu, Xuewu Wang, Lijun Qiu, Hong Zhang
  • Patent number: 7642526
    Abstract: The present invention discloses direction correcting apparatus and method thereof for a movable radiation inspecting system having a moving device. The direction correcting apparatus comprises: a direction detecting device for detecting a moving direction of the moving device and generating a detecting signal indicating the moving direction; a direction control device for controlling the moving direction of the moving device; and a control unit for calculating a deviation value between the moving direction and the predetermined direction based on the detected signal received from the direction detecting device, and the direction control device is driven according to the deviation value to correct the moving direction to the predetermined direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignees: Nuctech Company Limited, Tsinghua University
    Inventors: Xining Xu, Shangmin Sun, Zhongrong Yang, Hua Peng, Guang Yang, Haifeng Hu, Zhijun Li
  • Publication number: 20090321638
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a security inspection door comprising a narcotic drug/explosive detecting subsystem, a radioactive substance detecting subsystem and a metal detecting subsystem which are provided in a tank body, wherein electromagnetic radiation shields are respectively provided around the three detecting subsystems, so that the narcotic drug/explosive detecting subsystem, the radioactive substance detecting subsystem and the metal detecting subsystem are isolated from one another and are not interfered with one another. In the present invention, the narcotic drug/explosive detecting subsystem, the radioactive substance detecting subsystem and the metal detecting subsystem are combined together for the first time to form a novel security inspection door, so the narcotic drugs/the explosives, the radioactive substances and the dangerous metal articles can be detected at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Haifeng Hu, Zhiqiang Chen, Yuanjing Li, Jin Lin, Jinyu Zhang, Hua Peng, Qingjun Zhang, Zhongxia Zhang, Yangtian Zhang, Xiaoti Yin, Liwei Song