公开(公告)号：US20200088653A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-19

申请号：US16559576

申请日：2019-09-03

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Martin ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Alexander L. Warren

IPC: G01N21/954 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/04

Abstract: Video inspection systems are disclosed. In one embodiment a video camera for use in a pipe inspection system includes a camera head including an outer housing, a camera module assembly including video and non-video sensors, a processing circuit, and a data link receiver.

公开(公告)号：US20200012182A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-09

申请号：US16443789

申请日：2019-06-17

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Alexander L. Warren ,  Mark S. Olsson

IPC: G03B37/00 ,  G02B6/44 ,  H01B11/18 ,  H01B1/02 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: Coaxial video push-cables are disclosed. One embodiment includes a central conductor and a multi-dielectric stack of multiple concentric tubular layers disposed around the central conductor having one or more structural layers and one or more impedance tuning layers where the thickness of materials of each layer are selected to provide a pre-defined elastic modulus and electromagnetic impedance, an electromagnetic shielding layer, and a jacket enclosing the shielding layer, multi-dielectric stack layers, and central conductor.

公开(公告)号：US10324188B1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-18

申请号：US15728250

申请日：2017-10-09

Applicant: SeeScan Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Ray Merewether ,  Sequoyah Aldridge

IPC: G01C3/08 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01V3/00 ,  G01S3/786 ,  G01S17/58 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01C21/12 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01C21/16

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for tracking movement over the ground or other surfaces of a buried utility locator during a utility locate operation are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10317559B1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-11

申请号：US15633654

申请日：2017-06-26

Applicant: SeeScan Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  David A. Cox ,  Ryan B. Levin ,  Ray Merewether ,  Sequoyah Aldridge

IPC: G01V3/15 ,  G01D5/14

Abstract: A ground tracking apparatus for connection to a locator or other measurement device and configured to determine position, motion, and/or orientation information is disclosed. The ground tracking apparatus may include a ground follower assembly including one or more wheels, which may be detachably coupled to a buried object locator system to capture three-dimensional positional and orientation information during a locate process, as well as provide output data or information to be integrated with maps, photographs, drawings, or other data or information.

公开(公告)号：US20190135528A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-09

申请号：US16105857

申请日：2018-08-20

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael E. Turgeon

IPC: B65D83/36 ,  B65D83/20 ,  B05B15/62 ,  B05B15/00

Abstract: A marking paint applicator for a portable electronic locator that locates buried cables and pipes via electromagnetic emissions is disclosed. The marking paint application may include an elongated support structure and a trigger mechanism, along with a bracket assembly, a receptacle for holding paint, and an actuating mechanism for selectively controlling release of the paint in response to operator actuation of the trigger mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20190089933A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US15919077

申请日：2018-03-12

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  James F. Kleyn ,  Michael E. Turgeon

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G01D11/30 ,  B65H75/44 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G03B37/00 ,  B65H75/36 ,  F16L101/30

Abstract: An intelligent cable storage drum system for use in a pipe inspection system is disclosed. The system may include a cable storage drum, a video push-cable removably disposed on the cable storage drum, the video push-cable having a proximal end and a distal end, a video camera head having a camera output for providing analog or digital images or video output signals, and a transceiver module operatively coupled to the camera output for receiving the analog or digital images or video output signals and sending the received signals to a remote receiver.

公开(公告)号：US20190011592A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-10

申请号：US15866360

申请日：2018-01-09

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin

IPC: G01V3/165 ,  G01S19/13 ,  G01S13/08 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01S15/08 ,  G01S19/43 ,  G01C21/12

Abstract: Tracked distance measuring device, systems, and methods for determining and mapping point of interest for use in utility locating operations and other mapping applications are disclosed. A tracked distance measuring device embodiment includes simultaneously triggered rangefinder and positioning elements to measure a distance and determine location and pose, optionally in conjunction with a utility locator.

公开(公告)号：US10069667B1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-04

申请号：US15483924

申请日：2017-04-10

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Stephanie M. Bench ,  Roger B. Shaffer ,  Mark S. Olsson

IPC: H04L27/34

CPC classification number: H04L27/34 ,  H04L27/3405 ,  H04L27/3455

Abstract: Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20180038093A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15670845

申请日：2017-08-07

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Stephanie M. Bench ,  Jan Soukup ,  Inho Shin ,  David A. Cox ,  Alexander L. Warren

IPC: E03F9/00 ,  B65H75/40 ,  B65H75/44 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H01B7/02 ,  H01B7/04 ,  H01R13/58 ,  E03C1/302 ,  H01B1/02

CPC classification number: E03F9/005 ,  B65H75/40 ,  B65H75/4486 ,  B65H2701/32 ,  B65H2701/34 ,  E03C1/302 ,  H01B1/02 ,  H01B3/08 ,  H01B3/48 ,  H01B7/02 ,  H01B7/041 ,  H01R13/5841 ,  H04N5/2253

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for drain cleaning using high voltage, high frequency AC electrical power supplied through a video push-cable are disclosed. In one embodiment, a drain cleaning system may include a cable for carrying electrical control and/or data signals as well as alternating current (AC) power at a high voltage and high frequency relative to AC mains frequencies.

公开(公告)号：US20170237598A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15425785

申请日：2017-02-06

Applicant: SeeScan Inc.

Inventor： Stephanie M. Bench ,  Roger B. Shaffer

IPC: H04L27/36 ,  H04L27/34

CPC classification number: H04L27/362 ,  H04L27/3455 ,  H04L27/3818

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for wired communications are disclosed. A method for transmitting a data stream through a wired communications channel includes encoding the data stream to produce a first baseband modulating signal I(t) and a second baseband modulating signal Q(t) whose amplitudes together represent a time series of complex symbols (I, Q) each selected from a two-dimensional (2-D) constellation of symbols distributed on the phase plane about the origin such that at least one of the baseband modulating signals has a substantially non-zero mean amplitude, modulating the baseband signals I(t) and Q(t) to produce a modulated signal, wherein the I(t) and Q(t) components of the modulated signals are generally fixed in quadrature, and providing the modulated signal to a wired communications channel.