Abstract: The present specification discloses methods for scanning objects for the presence of lithium batteries. Normalized transmission X-ray data is used to generate organic, effective Z, and attenuation-based images. These images are then segmented using a combination of thresholding and region growing techniques to identify regions of interest. The regions are classified as lithium batteries or other objects, based on characteristics such as area of the region, its organic intensity, Zeff number, shape, spatial arrangement and texture.

Abstract: The present specification discloses systems for a compact and portable X-ray transmission imaging system that is used for security inspection of small items. The system includes a housing with an X-ray tunnel for receiving an article to be inspected, a conveyor for conveying the article through the tunnel, a dual source X-ray system, with a central target, for generating two overlapping cone beams, and a two-dimensional X-ray detector system for detecting the generated dual energy X-rays.

Abstract: The present specification discloses methods for scanning objects for the presence of lithium batteries. Normalized transmission X-ray data is used to generate organic, effective Z, and attenuation-based images. These images are then segmented using a combination of thresholding and region growing techniques to identify regions of interest. The regions are classified as lithium batteries or other objects, based on characteristics such as area of the region, its organic intensity, Zeff number, shape, spatial arrangement and texture.

Abstract: A method and system in a remote computer network for interactively delivering business chamber resources to business chamber customers via a web-based portal, wherein the remote computer network has at least one client connectable to one or more servers. A list of particularized supplier data is generated, in response to a particular user input, wherein the particularized supplier data is accessible via the web-based portal. In addition, interactive training data is displayed within the web-based portal, in response to a particular user input. Additionally banking and lending data is compiled that is tailored to a particular user, in response to a particular user input, wherein the compiled banking and lending data is accessible via the web-based portal. Finally, online business chamber management tools are displayed within the web-based portal dedicated to enhance business chamber management, communication and productivity.