SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND RECONSTRUCTING OBJECTS IN A NON-CONTINUOUS STREAM OF ITEMS IN AN IMAGING SYSTEM

An object detection controller for analyzing objects moving in a first direction in a computed tomography (CT) imaging system is described. Said object detection controller includes a processor coupled to a memory device and to the CT imaging system. Said object detection controller is configured to analyze objects by: receiving CT imaging data generated by the CT imaging system; generating a plurality of CT imaging slices from the CT imaging data; assembling a plurality of segments based on the generated plurality of CT imaging slices; receiving a selection of a segment of the plurality of segments; ceasing a physical movement of the objects; and allowing an inspector to interact with the representation of the 3D objects about an axis associated with the segment.