System aspects for a probe system that utilizes structured-light
    11.
    发明授权
    System aspects for a probe system that utilizes structured-light 有权
    利用结构光的探针系统的系统方面

    公开(公告)号:US08976363B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-10

    申请号:US13334239

    申请日:2011-12-22

    摘要: A probe system includes an imager and an inspection light source. The probe system is configured to operate in an inspection mode and a measurement mode. During inspection mode, the inspection light source is enabled. During measurement mode, the inspection light source is disabled, and a structured-light pattern is projected. The probe system is further configured to capture at least one measurement mode image. In the at least one measurement mode image, the structured-light pattern is projected onto an object. The probe system is configured to utilize pixel values from the at least one measurement mode image to determine at least one geometric dimension of the object. A probe system configured to detect relative movement between a probe and the object between captures of two or more of a plurality of images is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 探针系统包括成像器和检查光源。 探针系统被配置为在检查模式和测量模式下操作。 在检查模式下,检查光源被使能。 在测量模式期间,检查光源被禁用,并且结构化光图案被投影。 探测系统还被配置成捕获至少一个测量模式图像。 在至少一个测量模式图像中,将结构光图案投影到对象上。 探测系统被配置为利用来自至少一个测量模式图像的像素值来确定对象的至少一个几何尺寸。 还提供了一种探测系统,其被配置为在多个图像中的两个或更多个图像的捕获之间检测探测器与物体之间的相对运动。

    SYSTEM ASPECTS FOR A PROBE SYSTEM THAT UTILIZES STRUCTURED-LIGHT
    12.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM ASPECTS FOR A PROBE SYSTEM THAT UTILIZES STRUCTURED-LIGHT 有权
    用于采用结构光的探测系统的系统方案

    公开(公告)号:US20120188560A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-26

    申请号:US13334239

    申请日:2011-12-22

    IPC分类号: G01B11/14

    摘要: A probe system includes an imager and an inspection light source. The probe system is configured to operate in an inspection mode and a measurement mode. During inspection mode, the inspection light source is enabled. During measurement mode, the inspection light source is disabled, and a structured-light pattern is projected. The probe system is further configured to capture at least one measurement mode image. In the at least one measurement mode image, the structured-light pattern is projected onto an object. The probe system is configured to utilize pixel values from the at least one measurement mode image to determine at least one geometric dimension of the object. A probe system configured to detect relative movement between a probe and the object between captures of two or more of a plurality of images is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 探针系统包括成像器和检查光源。 探针系统被配置为在检查模式和测量模式下操作。 在检查模式下,检查光源被使能。 在测量模式期间,检查光源被禁用,并且结构化光图案被投影。 探测系统还被配置成捕获至少一个测量模式图像。 在至少一个测量模式图像中,将结构光图案投影到对象上。 探测系统被配置为利用来自至少一个测量模式图像的像素值来确定对象的至少一个几何尺寸。 还提供了一种探测系统,其被配置为在多个图像中的两个或更多个图像的捕获之间检测探测器与物体之间的相对运动。

    SYSTEM ASPECTS FOR A PROBE SYSTEM THAT UTILIZES STRUCTURED-LIGHT
    13.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM ASPECTS FOR A PROBE SYSTEM THAT UTILIZES STRUCTURED-LIGHT 有权
    用于采用结构光的探测系统的系统方案

    公开(公告)号:US20090225333A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-10

    申请号:US12249513

    申请日:2008-10-10

    IPC分类号: G01B11/02

    摘要: A probe system includes an imager and an inspection light source. The probe system is configured to operate in an inspection mode and a measurement mode. During inspection mode, the inspection light source is enabled. During measurement mode, the inspection light source is disabled, and a structured-light pattern is projected. The probe system is further configured to capture at least one measurement mode image. In the at least one measurement mode image, the structured-light pattern is projected onto an object. The probe system is configured to utilize pixel values from the at least one measurement mode image to determine at least one geometric dimension of the object. A probe system configured to detect relative movement between a probe and the object between captures of two or more of a plurality of images is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 探针系统包括成像器和检查光源。 探针系统配置为在检查模式和测量模式下运行。 在检查模式下,检查光源被使能。 在测量模式期间,检查光源被禁用,并且结构化光图案被投影。 探测系统还被配置成捕获至少一个测量模式图像。 在至少一个测量模式图像中,将结构光图案投影到对象上。 探测系统被配置为利用来自至少一个测量模式图像的像素值来确定对象的至少一个几何尺寸。 还提供了一种探测系统,其被配置为在多个图像中的两个或更多个图像的捕获之间检测探测器与物体之间的相对运动。

    FRINGE PROJECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A PROBE SUITABLE FOR PHASE-SHIFT ANALYSIS
    14.
    发明申请
    FRINGE PROJECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A PROBE SUITABLE FOR PHASE-SHIFT ANALYSIS 有权
    FRINGE投影系统和适用于相位分析的探针的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090225321A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-10

    申请号:US12042821

    申请日:2008-03-05

    IPC分类号: G01N21/55

    CPC分类号: G01B11/2527

    摘要: A probe includes an insertion tube and a plurality of light emitters disposed on the distal end of the insertion tube. The probe further includes at least one intensity modulating element through which light from the plurality of light emitters is passed to project a plurality of fringe sets onto a surface. Each of the plurality of fringe sets intern have a structured-light pattern that is projected when one emitter group of at least one of the plurality of light emitters is emitting. The probe further includes an imager for obtaining at least one image of the surface and a processing unit that is configured to perform phase-shift analysis on the at least one image. A method for projecting a plurality of fringe sets suitable for phase-shift analysis on a surface using a probe is also presented.

    摘要翻译: 探针包括插入管和设置在插入管的远端上的多个发光体。 探针还包括至少一个强度调制元件,来自多个发光体的光通过该强度调制元件通过,以将多个边缘组投影到表面上。 多个边缘组实体中的每一个具有当多个发光体中的至少一个发光体的一个发射极组发射时投影的结构光图案。 探头还包括用于获得表面的至少一个图像的成像器和被配置为对至少一个图像执行相移分析的处理单元。 还提出了一种用于使用探针在表面上投影适用于相移分析的多个边缘组的方法。

    Method and system for storing calibration data within image files
    15.
    发明申请
    Method and system for storing calibration data within image files 审中-公开
    在图像文件中存储校准数据的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060072903A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-06

    申请号:US11294285

    申请日:2005-12-05

    IPC分类号: H04N5/781

    摘要: A system and method for storing, within an image transfer medium, an image and image-specific data associated with the image includes obtaining the image-specific data from a probe such as a borescope or endoscope, obtaining the corresponding image, choosing a specific image transfer medium, writing the image to the medium, and writing the image-specific data to a marker in the medium. In this manner, storing a combination of image data and one or more of system calibration data, overlay replacement data, and audio comment data in a single file of either a non-standard file format or a standard file format that does not explicitly support the inclusion of these data types is possible.

    摘要翻译: 用于在图像传送介质内存储与图像相关联的图像和图像特定数据的系统和方法包括从诸如管窥镜或内窥镜的探针获得图像特定数据,获得相应的图像,选择特定图像 将图像写入介质,并将图像特定数据写入介质中的标记。 以这种方式,将图像数据和系统校准数据,覆盖替换数据和音频注释数据中的一个或多个的组合存储在非标准文件格式或不明确支持的标准文件格式的单个文件中 包含这些数据类型是可能的。

    Fringe projection system and method for a probe suitable for phase-shift analysis
    16.
    发明授权
    Fringe projection system and method for a probe suitable for phase-shift analysis 有权
    边缘投影系统和适用于相移分析的探头的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07821649B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-26

    申请号:US12042821

    申请日:2008-03-05

    IPC分类号: G01B11/24 G01B11/14 G01N21/55

    CPC分类号: G01B11/2527

    摘要: A probe includes an insertion tube and a plurality of light emitters disposed on the distal end of the insertion tube. The probe further includes at least one intensity modulating element through which light from the plurality of light emitters is passed to project a plurality of fringe sets onto a surface. Each of the plurality of fringe sets intern have a structured-light pattern that is projected when one emitter group of at least one of the plurality of light emitters is emitting. The probe further includes an imager for obtaining at least one image of the surface and a processing unit that is configured to perform phase-shift analysis on the at least one image. A method for projecting a plurality of fringe sets suitable for phase-shift analysis on a surface using a probe is also presented.

    摘要翻译: 探针包括插入管和设置在插入管的远端上的多个发光体。 探针还包括至少一个强度调制元件,来自多个发光体的光通过该强度调制元件通过,以将多个边缘组投影到表面上。 多个边缘组实体中的每一个具有当多个发光体中的至少一个发光体的一个发射极组发射时投影的结构光图案。 探头还包括用于获得表面的至少一个图像的成像器和被配置为对至少一个图像执行相移分析的处理单元。 还提出了一种用于使用探针在表面上投影适用于相移分析的多个边缘组的方法。

    Method and apparatus for adapting the operation of a remote viewing device to correct optical misalignment
    17.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for adapting the operation of a remote viewing device to correct optical misalignment 审中-公开
    用于适应远程观察装置的操作以校正光学偏移的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070091183A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-26

    申请号:US11582900

    申请日:2006-10-18

    IPC分类号: H04N5/232

    CPC分类号: H04N5/232 H04N2005/2255

    摘要: Methods and apparatus are provided for adapting the operation of a remote viewing device to compensate for at least one potentially misaligned optical lens by identifying, within a pixel matrix, one or more optical defects that are suggestive of one or more misaligned optical lenses and, in response, adjusting the position of an active display area in order to seek to correct the optical misalignment.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于使远程观察装置的操作适应的方法和装置,以通过在像素矩阵内识别暗示一个或多个未对准光学透镜的一个或多个光学缺陷来补偿至少一个可能未对准的光学透镜,并且 响应,调整活动显示区域的位置,以寻求校正光学偏移。

    Remote video inspection system integrating audio communication functionality
    18.
    发明申请
    Remote video inspection system integrating audio communication functionality 有权
    远程视频检测系统集成了音频通信功能

    公开(公告)号:US20070070340A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-29

    申请号:US11472869

    申请日:2006-06-22

    申请人: Thomas Karpen

    发明人: Thomas Karpen

    IPC分类号: G01N21/00

    摘要: Remote viewing devices and methods are provided to communicate audio information to and/or from a user of the remote viewing device. The audio information can serve an entertainment purpose, and/or can be instructional in order to provide training, guidance and/or feedback to the user prior to or during the inspection process. The audio information can be stored onto physical media such as a CD/DVD disk or a tape, or can be stored as data, such as MP3 data stored within memory accessible to the device. Outputted audio information can be generated by one or more speakers located within the body of the device or located within a headset having a wire line or wireless connection with the remote viewing device.

    摘要翻译: 提供远程查看设备和方法以将音频信息传送到远程观看设备的用户和/或从远程观看设备的用户传送。 音频信息可以用于娱乐目的,和/或可以是教学的,以便在检查过程之前或期间向用户提供训练,指导和/或反馈。 音频信息可以存储在诸如CD / DVD盘或磁带的物理介质上,或者可以作为数据存储,诸如存储在设备可访问的存储器内的MP3数据。 输出的音频信息可以由位于设备主体内的一个或多个扬声器产生,或者位于具有与远程观看设备的有线或无线连接的耳机内。

    Automotive fuel tank inspection device
    19.
    发明申请
    Automotive fuel tank inspection device 审中-公开
    汽车油箱检测装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050162643A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-28

    申请号:US10762947

    申请日:2004-01-22

    申请人: Thomas Karpen

    发明人: Thomas Karpen

    IPC分类号: G01N21/88 G02B23/24

    CPC分类号: G02B23/2476 G01N21/954

    摘要: An inspection device for inspecting the interior of an enclosed volume. The inspection device includes a display and an imaging probe coupled to the display. The imaging probe includes a first end having imaging optics. A protective sleeve is removably engageable with the imaging probe, wherein the first end of the imaging probe is movable with respect to a distal end of the protective sleeve.

    摘要翻译: 用于检查封闭容积内部的检查装置。 检查装置包括耦合到显示器的显示器和成像探头。 成像探针包括具有成像光学元件的第一端。 保护套可移除地与成像探针接合,其中成像探针的第一端可相对于保护套的远端移动。