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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2022
Smiths Detection France S.a.s., Vitry sur Seine, FR;
Serge Maitrejean, Vitry-sur-seine, FR;
SMITHS DETECTION FRANCE S.A.S., Vitry sur Seine, FR;
Abstract
In some examples, it is disclosed a computer-implemented method for inspecting cargo in an open-topped vehicle, including: obtaining an estimate of a volume of the cargo in the open-topped vehicle, based on data obtained from a top-observation device, the top-observation device being configured to observe a top surface of the cargo in the open-topped vehicle during a mutual movement of the open-topped vehicle and the top-observation device; determining an estimate of a mass of the cargo in the open-topped vehicle, based on the obtained volume estimate; comparing the determined mass estimate with a reference mass associated with the cargo in the open-topped vehicle; and determining whether the cargo in the open-topped vehicle is in conformity with the reference mass, based on the comparing.