CTX 9000 GUI

The crystal clear cross section images of checked luggage provided by the CTX 9000 were, at the time, so cutting edge that the operators had to completely redefine their mental map of single view standard projection x-rays. Computed Tomography successfully shifted the paradigm of the screening protocol. The system was such a success that the TSA re-wrote their screening specifications documents based on the CTX9000′s operator user interface. Many of those specifications are still used today. The clear cross section has become the standard for all EDS systems including the latest volumetric 3D UI! We began this project in ’96 before standard heuristics and UX practices were well established. Notice the lack of icons in the UI. We later made significant changes as the UX industry evolved. The consoles flexible design allowed for iterative changes by simply replacing the polyurethane plastic overlays without the need for expensive tooling.