Active interrogation, i.e. by irradiating objects or goods using external radiation sources, e.g. using gamma rays or cosmic rays

Active interrogation, i.e. by irradiating objects or goods using external radiation sources, e.g. using gamma rays or cosmic rays · Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

Computing, optics, measurement, and control technologies.

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CPC codeG01V5/22
Official titleActive interrogation, i.e. by irradiating objects or goods using external radiation sources, e.g. using gamma rays or cosmic rays
Display labelActive interrogation, i.e. by irradiating objects or goods using external radiation sources, e.g. using gamma rays or cosmic rays
Total patents604

Filing trend

Year-over-year patent counts classified under this CPC code.

Filing activity over the last five years is declining.

Patents filed per year
YearPatents
201558
201663
201773
201872
201970
202072
202142
202242
202329
202442
202532
20269

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Frequently asked questions

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What is CPC G01V5/22?
CPC G01V5/22 is the Cooperative Patent Classification code for “Active interrogation, i.e. by irradiating objects or goods using external radiation sources, e.g. using gamma rays or cosmic rays.”
How many patents are filed under CPC G01V5/22 (Active interrogation, i.e. by irradiating objects or goods using external radiation sources, e.g. using gamma rays or cosmic rays)?
Our database includes 604 publications tagged with this CPC code.
Is patent activity under CPC G01V5/22 growing?
Publication counts under this code: 42 in 2024 vs 32 in 2025 (latest complete years).