Applying AI techniques for detecting strokes in the brain to detecting guns, knives, and explosives in bags

Thomas Anthony; William Monroe; Frank Skidmore

doi:10.1117/12.2666142

14 June 2023 Applying AI techniques for detecting strokes in the brain to detecting guns, knives, and explosives in bags

Thomas Anthony, William Monroe, Frank Skidmore

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Proceedings Volume 12531, Anomaly Detection and Imaging with X-Rays (ADIX) VIII; 1253106 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2666142
Event: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, 2023, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

We are actively developing methods for augmenting the effectiveness of CT based Explosives Detection Systems (EDS) screening. Our prototype solutions indicate capabilities of improving the security, throughput, and/or TSO deployments at airports of all sizes. Through a collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories, we have developed AI-based explosive detection Automated Threat Recognition Algorithms (ATRs) that can detect both solid and liquid explosives. We leverage the capabilities of deep learning to combine effective atomic number (Z-Eff) and object density, as well as multi-perspective 3D information to precisely localize areas of concerns in luggage. A reduction in false positive detections, and reduced TSA inspection burden is anticipated with the algorithms acting as force multiplier improving security effectiveness. Deep-learning therefore has the potential to revolutionize airport screening. In an airport screening environment, effective implementation of deep-learning will lead to dramatic improvements in efficiency, lower false positive rates, and fewer missed detections.

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Thomas Anthony, William Monroe, and Frank Skidmore "Applying AI techniques for detecting strokes in the brain to detecting guns, knives, and explosives in bags", Proc. SPIE 12531, Anomaly Detection and Imaging with X-Rays (ADIX) VIII, 1253106 (14 June 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2666142

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