Abstract: A method and system of enhanced integration of millimeter wave imagery is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the method includes performing a first scan of millimeter wave energy of a target and processing the first scan of millimeter wave energy to generate millimeter wave imagery of the target. The method also includes displaying a video image and the millimeter wave imagery of the target on a video monitor and determining whether the target is still or moving. In addition, the method includes processing a second scan of the millimeter wave energy of the target when the target is still and not moving and integrating the first scan and the second scan to increase a resolution of the millimeter wave imagery.

Abstract: A variable range millimeter wave method and system is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the system includes a primary mirror having an aperture to reflect millimeter wave energy to a secondary mirror, where the secondary mirror is disposed in front of the primary mirror and adapted to redirect the millimeter wave energy to a millimeter wave sensor/detector of a millimeter wave camera. The millimeter wave camera is configured to process the millimeter wave energy to visually detect concealed objects hidden on a target and an operating frequency of the millimeter wave camera is between 225 GHz and 275 GHz. In addition, the system includes a laser rangefinder, GPS and altimeter to determine a location of the target and to optimize a focus of the millimeter wave camera. A video monitor displays millimeter wave imagery and video images spatially and temporally relative to the millimeter wave imagery to aid targeting.

Abstract: The present invention is an imaging system for detecting concealed objects on an individual. The imaging system includes an imaging zone that is illuminated with millimeter wave energy. A plurality of millimeter wave cameras are focused to fully surround the imaging zone and have the ability to detect millimeter wave frequencies reflected from the imaging zone. As an individual passes through the imaging zone the plurality of millimeter wave cameras detect concealed objects by identifying differences in the millimeter wave energy reflected by the individual's body and a concealed object. A composite image is generated by a central processing unit and displayed on a monitor showing the concealed object on the individual through optical contrast.

Abstract: A system for deployment of a millimeter wave concealed object detection system using an outdoor passively illuminated structure is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the structure includes at least one sidewall with at least one louvered panel within the sidewall. The louvered panel is orientated to reflect millimeter energy into the structure that is used in part by a concealed object detection system for detecting concealed objects. The louvered panel includes a plurality of adjustable parallel slats for obtaining an optimum deployment angle. The structure further includes at least one detection lane for guiding a subject through the structure and is configured between a controlled entry barrier and an exit barrier of the structure.

Abstract: A system and method for manipulating real-time video playback time-synchronized with millimeter wave imagery is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, millimeter wave imagery and visible spectrum video images are combined to form composite images in real-time to detect concealed objects on a person. A graphical user interface (GUI) manipulates the displayed millimeter wave imagery, video images and composite images and controls displaying user selected portions of the synchronized recorded images. The composite images are automatically encoded with event data when a concealed object is detected and an alert is generated, or that information is accessed from a datafile or database structure. The GUI controls the playback and viewing of those composite images having encoded event data.

Abstract: A system and method for autonomous concealed object detection and threat assessment. Image data is received from a millimeter wave imaging device comprising at least one scan of a scene. The image data is enhanced thereby creating enhanced image data comprising a plurality of enhanced image pixels. The enhanced image data is evaluated thereby identifying at least one subject within the enhanced image data. The subject is separated from a background within the enhanced image data. The contrast of the subject is enhanced within the enhanced image data. Concealed physical objects associated with the subject within the enhanced contrast image data are detected, thereby detecting at least one concealed object associated with the subject. A representation of the subject and the concealed physical object is displayed on a display device.

Abstract: The present invention is a broadband energy illuminator for creating contrast between the broadband energy emanating from a scene and an individual within the scene. A millimeter wave camera is focused toward the individual to detect millimeter wave frequencies reflected from the scene. As an individual passes through scene the millimeter wave camera detects concealed objects by identifying differences in the millimeter wave energy reflected by the individual's body and a concealed object. The broadband energy illuminator focuses a cold source of broadband energy on the scene thereby enhancing the ability of the millimeter wave camera to distinguish the individual's body from concealed objects. A composite image is generated by a central processing unit and displayed on a monitor showing the concealed object on the individual through optical contrast.

Abstract: A millimeter wave object detection system includes a millimeter wave imager and a data entry device configured to assign assessment information to events where a concealed object is detected by an operator/observer or automated computer program interrogating imagery produced by the millimeter wave imager. A computer is programmed to store assessment data from the data entry device into a database, and statistical operations can be performed upon the database.