Patents by Inventor Andrew Dean Foland

Andrew Dean Foland 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: 20140185756
    Abstract: A volumetric image of a space is acquired from an imaging system. The space includes an object of interest and another object, and the volumetric image includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. A two-dimensional radiograph of the space is acquired from the imaging system. The two-dimensional radiograph of the space includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. The two-dimensional radiograph and the volumetric image are compared at the imaging system. A two-dimensional image is generated based on the comparison. The generated two-dimensional image includes the object of interest and excludes the other object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Dean Foland
  • Patent number: 8712008
    Abstract: A volumetric image of a space is acquired from an imaging system. The space includes an object of interest and another object, and the volumetric image includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. A two-dimensional radiograph of the space is acquired from the imaging system. The two-dimensional radiograph of the space includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. The two-dimensional radiograph and the volumetric image are compared at the imaging system. A two-dimensional image is generated based on the comparison. The generated two-dimensional image includes the object of interest and excludes the other object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Dean Foland
  • Publication number: 20140079283
    Abstract: A volumetric image of a space is acquired from an imaging system. The space includes an object of interest and another object, and the volumetric image includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. A two-dimensional radiograph of the space is acquired from the imaging system. The two-dimensional radiograph of the space includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. The two-dimensional radiograph and the volumetric image are compared at the imaging system. A two-dimensional image is generated based on the comparison. The generated two-dimensional image includes the object of interest and excludes the other object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Dean Foland
  • Patent number: 8457273
    Abstract: A volumetric image of a space is acquired from an imaging system. The space includes an object of interest and another object, and the volumetric image includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. A two-dimensional radiograph of the space is acquired from the imaging system. The two-dimensional radiograph of the space includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. The two-dimensional radiograph and the volumetric image are compared at the imaging system. A two-dimensional image is generated based on the comparison. The generated two-dimensional image includes the object of interest and excludes the other object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Dean Foland
  • Publication number: 20110129064
    Abstract: A volumetric image of a space is acquired from an imaging system. The space includes an object of interest and another object, and the volumetric image includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. A two-dimensional radiograph of the space is acquired from the imaging system. The two-dimensional radiograph of the space includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. The two-dimensional radiograph and the volumetric image are compared at the imaging system. A two-dimensional image is generated based on the comparison. The generated two-dimensional image includes the object of interest and excludes the other object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Dean Foland
  • Patent number: 7903781
    Abstract: A distribution of heavy particle stopping power is be determined. A distribution of effective atomic number of a three-dimensional space is accessed, and a distribution of an x-ray stopping power of the three-dimensional space is accessed. A conversion is applied to the distribution of the effective atomic number and the distribution of x-ray stopping power. A distribution of the heavy particle stopping power of the three-dimensional space is generated based on the conversion, the heavy particle stopping power being an indication of a depth of penetration for a heavy particle incident on the three-dimensional space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Dean Foland, Boris Oreper
  • Patent number: 7885380
    Abstract: A volumetric image of a space is acquired from an imaging system. The space includes an object of interest and another object, and the volumetric image includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. A two-dimensional radiograph of the space is acquired from the imaging system. The two-dimensional radiograph of the space includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. The two-dimensional radiograph and the volumetric image are compared at the imaging system. A two-dimensional image is generated based on the comparison. The generated two-dimensional image includes the object of interest and excludes the other object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Dean Foland
  • Patent number: 7864924
    Abstract: X-ray radiation is generated at a target that emits x-ray radiation in response to being struck by accelerated electrons, the electrons being emitted by a cathode that emits electrons in response to being illuminated by electromagnetic radiation from a source, and the x-ray radiation is moved by orienting a surface that directs the electromagnetic radiation from the source toward the cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Vitaliy Ziskin, Boris Oreper, Andrew Dean Foland
  • Publication number: 20090274269
    Abstract: A distribution of heavy particle stopping power is be determined. A distribution of effective atomic number of a three-dimensional space is accessed, and a distribution of an x-ray stopping power of the three-dimensional space is accessed. A conversion is applied to the distribution of the effective atomic number and the distribution of x-ray stopping power. A distribution of the heavy particle stopping power of the three-dimensional space is generated based on the conversion, the heavy particle stopping power being an indication of a depth of penetration for a heavy particle incident on the three-dimensional space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Dean Foland, Boris Oreper
  • Patent number: 7606349
    Abstract: A system may comprise a cathode, a target, one or more switches, and a conductive element. The cathode may be configured and arranged to generate an electron beam, and the target may be configured and arranged to emit radiation when electrons in the electron beam impact the target after being accelerated by an energy source. The one or more switches may be configured and arranged to apply either a first voltage or a second voltage from a power supply between the cathode and the target. The conductive element may be disposed between the cathode and the target so as to inhibit the electron beam generated by the cathode from reaching the target when a signal is applied to the conductive element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Oreper, Richard F. Eilbert, Andrew Dean Foland, Kenneth E. Prather, Thomas David Plamondon
  • Publication number: 20090252295
    Abstract: A volumetric image of a space is acquired from an imaging system. The space includes an object of interest and another object, and the volumetric image includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. A two-dimensional radiograph of the space is acquired from the imaging system. The two-dimensional radiograph of the space includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. The two-dimensional radiograph and the volumetric image are compared at the imaging system. A two-dimensional image is generated based on the comparison. The generated two-dimensional image includes the object of interest and excludes the other object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: ANDREW DEAN FOLAND
  • Publication number: 20090122962
    Abstract: An X-ray machine including a detector bank with high resolution detectors for imaging and low resolution detectors for CT reconstruction, and at least one X-ray source configured to direct a beam of X-rays impinging on both the high resolution and the low resolution detectors. A flux filter is located between the detector bank and the X-ray source and the flux filter includes attenuating material for attenuating a portion of the beam impinging on the low resolution detectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: David Gould, Andrew Dean Foland
  • Publication number: 20080310594
    Abstract: X-ray radiation is generated at a target that emits x-ray radiation in response to being struck by accelerated electrons, the electrons being emitted by a cathode that emits electrons in response to being illuminated by electromagnetic radiation from a source, and the x-ray radiation is moved by orienting a surface that directs the electromagnetic radiation from the source toward the cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Vitaliy Ziskin, Boris Oreper, Andrew Dean Foland