SG11201811123PA - Integration of inspection scanners for efficient processing and scanning of cargo containers at a port - Google Patents

Abstract

YardStack Yard Stack 204 Yard Crane 203 a , ff'ffft• Embedded Container Scanner 208 Yard Crane 203 FIG. 2 AGV 202 AGV 202 cc N O C (12) INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PUBLISHED UNDER THE PATENT COOPERATION TREATY (PCT) (19) World Intellectual Property Organization International Bureau (43) International Publication Date 21 December 2017 (21.12.2017) W I PO I PCT omit VIII Hot Holionoluom oimIE (10) International Publication Number WO 2017/218599 Al (51) International Patent Classification: GO1N 23/04 (2006.01) GO1V 5/00 (2006.01) (21) International Application Number: PCT/US2017/037344 (22) International Filing Date: 13 June 2017 (13.06.2017) (25) Filing Language: English (26) Publication Language: English (30) Priority Data: 62/349,647 13 June 2016 (13.06.2016) US (71) Applicant: DECISION SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION [US/US]; 12345 First American Way, Suite 130, Poway, CA 92064 (US). (72) Inventors: GALLAGHER, Brian; 12345 First Ameri- can Way, Suite 130, Poway, CA 92064 (US). SOSSONG, Michael James; 12345 First American Way, Suite 130, Poway, CA 92064 (US). SALTUS, Mark; 12345 First American Way, Suite 130, Poway, CA 92064 (US). WHALEN, Robert; 12345 First American Way, Suite 130, Poway, CA 92064 (US). (74) Agent: AI, Bing; Perkins Coie LLP, P.O. Box 1247, Seattle, WA 98111-1247 (US). (81) Designated States (unless otherwise indicated, for every kind of national protection available): AE, AG, AL, AM, AO, AT, AU, AZ, BA, BB, BG, BH, BN, BR, BW, BY, BZ, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CU, CZ, DE, DJ, DK, DM, DO, DZ, EC, EE, EG, ES, FI, GB, GD, GE, GH, GM, GT, HN, HR, HU, ID, IL, IN, IR, IS, JO, JP, KE, KG, KH, KN, KP, KR, KW, KZ, LA, LC, LK, LR, LS, LU, LY, MA, MD, ME, MG, MK, MN, MW, MX, MY, MZ, NA, NG, NI, NO, NZ, (54) Title: INTEGRATION OF INSPECTION SCANNERS FOR EFFICIENT PROCESSING AND SCANNING OF CARGO CON- TAINERS AT A PORT (57) : Methods and systems are disclosed for the deployment and operation of shipping container scanning systems that enables scanning of containers passing through a modern, highly automated port without impeding the flow of commerce. Locating the scanners where container dwell time is already longest, and configuring scanners to scan up to several containers in parallel but under separate scanning control, minimizes any delay associated with scanning. Operationally integrating scanning systems with the automated logistical port systems ensures smooth, delay-free operation. Controlling the flow of information so that scanning results, including but not limited to images and assessments of the presence or absence of threat material or contraband, are sent only to government Customs and/or security facilities adjacent to but separate from the port insulates port operators from involvement in activities that could slow container throughput. [Continued on next page] WO 2017/218599 Al MIDEDIMOMOIDEIRMEM00111HRIEHOMEMOIMIE OM, PA, PE, PG, PH, PL, PT, QA, RO, RS, RU, RW, SA, SC, SD, SE, SG, SK, SL, SM, ST, SV, SY, TH, TJ, TM, TN, TR, TT, TZ, UA, UG, US, UZ, VC, VN, ZA, ZM, ZW. (84) Designated States (unless otherwise indicated, for every kind of regional protection available): ARIPO (BW, GH, GM, KE, LR, LS, MW, MZ, NA, RW, SD, SL, ST, SZ, TZ, UG, ZM, ZW), Eurasian (AM, AZ, BY, KG, KZ, RU, TJ, TM), European (AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR), OAPI (BF, BJ, CF, CG, CI, CM, GA, GN, GQ, GW, KM, ML, MR, NE, SN, TD, TG). Declarations under Rule 4.17: as to applicant's entitlement to apply for and be granted a patent (Rule 4.17(ii)) Published: with international search report (Art. 21(3)) before the expiration of the time limit for amending the claims and to be republished in the event of receipt of amendments (Rule 48.2(h))