On the issue of improving the efficiency of image analysis operators of inspection X-ray machines

Keywords: image analysis operators, inspection X-ray machines, efficiency, detection, prohibited and restricted items, dangerous items, image of dangerous objects

Abstract

The article discusses the features of improving the efficiency of the operators of image analysis of inspection X-ray machines by using pre-stored images of prohibited or restricted objects recorded on the basis of those actually identified during control, to impose them randomly on the objects of control. This measure will artificially increase the frequency of the appearance of dangerous objects in front of image analysis operators and, in addition, will allow them to control their work.

Author Biography

Д. Н. Афонин, St. Petersburg named after V.B. Bobkov branch of the Russian Customs Academy
Professor of the Department of Customs Operations and Customs Control of the St. Petersburg V.B. Bobkov Branch of the Russian Customs Academy, Doctor of Medical Sciences

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К вопросу о повышении эффективности  работы операторов анализа изображений  досмотровых рентгеновских аппаратов
Published
2023-07-03
How to Cite
Афонин, Д. (2023) “On the issue of improving the efficiency of image analysis operators of inspection X-ray machines”, Bulletin of innovative technologies, 7(3 (27), pp. 5-8. Available at: https://www.bitjournal.net/index.php/BIT/article/view/325 (Accessed: 8June2026).
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Economics science