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公开(公告)号:US10319103B2
公开(公告)日:2019-06-11
申请号:US15958215
申请日:2018-04-20
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Clark Alexander Bendall
Abstract: A method and device for measuring dimensions of a feature on or near an object using a video inspection device. A reference surface is determined based on reference surface points on the surface of the object. One or more measurement cursors are placed on measurement pixels of an image of the object. Projected reference surface points associated with the measurement pixels on the reference surface are determined. The dimensions of the feature can be determined using the three-dimensional coordinates of at least one of the projected reference surface points.
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公开(公告)号:US20190130636A1
公开(公告)日:2019-05-02
申请号:US16157988
申请日:2018-10-11
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Clark Alexander Bendall , Michael Melvin Ball
IPC: G06T17/00 , G06F3/0484 , G01B11/24 , G06T7/62 , G06T19/00
Abstract: A method and device for displaying a two-dimensional image of a viewed object simultaneously with an image depicting a three-dimensional geometry of the viewed object using a video inspection device is disclosed. The video inspection device displays a two-dimensional image of the object surface of a viewed object, and determines the three-dimensional coordinates of a plurality of surface points. At least one rendered image of the three-dimensional geometry of the viewed object is displayed simultaneously with the two-dimensional image. As measurement cursors are placed and moved on the two-dimensional image, the rendered image of the three-dimensional geometry of the viewed object is automatically updated.
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公开(公告)号:US09525852B2
公开(公告)日:2016-12-20
申请号:US13958209
申请日:2013-08-02
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Robert Gideon Wodnicki , Sora Kim , Ansas Matthias Kasten , Kevin Coombs , Clark Alexander Bendall , Jonathan David Short
CPC classification number: H04N7/183 , A61B1/045 , H04N5/23203 , H04N5/3765 , H04N2005/2255
Abstract: An embedded imaging system in one embodiment includes an encoding module, an imaging module, and a cable. The encoding module is disposed proximate to a proximal end of the system, and is configured to encode frame synchronizing information into timing information comprising a reference clock. The imaging module is disposed proximate the distal end, and includes an image capture device configured to obtain imaging information and a decoding module. The decoding control module is configured to obtain the timing information, to decode the timing information to obtain recovered frame synchronizing information, and to control the image capture device using the recovered frame synchronizing information. The cable is interposed between the proximal end and the distal end, and is configured for passage therethrough of the timing information and the imaging information.
Abstract translation: 一个实施例中的嵌入式成像系统包括编码模块,成像模块和电缆。 编码模块靠近系统的近端设置,并且被配置为将帧同步信息编码成包括参考时钟的定时信息。 成像模块设置在远端附近,并且包括被配置为获得成像信息和解码模块的图像捕获装置。 解码控制模块被配置为获得定时信息,以解码定时信息以获得恢复的帧同步信息,并且使用恢复的帧同步信息来控制图像捕获设备。 电缆插入在近端和远端之间,并且被构造成用于通过定时信息和成像信息。
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公开(公告)号:US09354670B2
公开(公告)日:2016-05-31
申请号:US13975947
申请日:2013-08-26
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Joshua Paul David DeRosa , Richard A. Monroe , Gerard Frederick Beckhusen , Nicholas Anthony Stancato , Clark Alexander Bendall
CPC classification number: G06F1/1683 , B25F5/02 , G06F1/1615 , G06F1/1632 , H01M2/10 , H05K5/0086 , H05K5/02
Abstract: A modular device and method are disclosed. The modular device includes individual modular units. A first modular unit includes a pivot member and a connector and a second modular unit includes a matching connector and a first mating point. The first mating point is configured to fit a portion of the pivot member. A third modular unit may also be included, where the third modular unit has a second mating point which is configured to fit another portion of the pivot member. The matched connectors align and connect when the second modular unit is rotated about the pivot member into contact with the first modular unit. The third modular unit can also be rotated about the same pivot member with or without the second modular unit connected. The second and third modular units can be rotated independently and/or removed independently.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种模块化装置和方法。 模块化设备包括单独的模块化单元。 第一模块单元包括枢转构件和连接器,并且第二模块单元包括匹配连接器和第一配合点。 第一配合点构造成配合枢转构件的一部分。 还可以包括第三模块化单元,其中第三模块单元具有配置成装配枢转构件的另一部分的第二配合点。 匹配的连接器在第二模块单元围绕枢转构件旋转以与第一模块单元接触时对准和连接。 第三模块化单元也可以在连接有或没有第二模块单元的情况下围绕相同的枢转构件旋转。 第二和第三模块单元可以独立地和/或独立地移动。
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公开(公告)号:US20150055281A1
公开(公告)日:2015-02-26
申请号:US13975947
申请日:2013-08-26
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Joshua Paul David DeRosa , Richard A. Monroe , Gerard Frederick Beckhusen , Nicholas Anthony Stancato , Clark Alexander Bendall
CPC classification number: G06F1/1683 , B25F5/02 , G06F1/1615 , G06F1/1632 , H01M2/10 , H05K5/0086 , H05K5/02
Abstract: A modular device and method are disclosed. The modular device includes individual modular units. A first modular unit includes a pivot member and a connector and a second modular unit includes a matching connector and a first mating point. The first mating point is configured to fit a portion of the pivot member. A third modular unit may also be included, where the third modular unit has a second mating point which is configured to fit another portion of the pivot member. The matched connectors align and connect when the second modular unit is rotated about the pivot member into contact with the first modular unit. The third modular unit can also be rotated about the same pivot member with or without the second modular unit connected. The second and third modular units can be rotated independently and/or removed independently.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种模块化装置和方法。 模块化设备包括单独的模块化单元。 第一模块单元包括枢转构件和连接器,并且第二模块单元包括匹配连接器和第一配合点。 第一配合点构造成配合枢转构件的一部分。 还可以包括第三模块化单元,其中第三模块单元具有配置成装配枢转构件的另一部分的第二配合点。 匹配的连接器在第二模块单元围绕枢转构件旋转以与第一模块单元接触时对准和连接。 第三模块化单元也可以在连接有或没有第二模块单元的情况下围绕相同的枢转构件旋转。 第二和第三模块单元可以独立地和/或独立地移动。
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公开(公告)号:US20140333778A1
公开(公告)日:2014-11-13
申请号:US13892794
申请日:2013-05-13
Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
Inventor: Clark Alexander Bendall , Joshua Lynn Scott
IPC: G01B11/00
CPC classification number: G01B11/002 , G01B21/042
Abstract: Measurement accuracy of a remote visual inspection (RVI) system is tested using a test object including a test feature having a known geometric characteristic. Using a controller, attachment of a detachable measurement optical tip to an RVI probe is detected. A user is then prompted to perform testing of the measurement accuracy. When the user indicates the test feature is visible, the system captures one or more images of the test feature, determines coordinates of the test feature from the images, and measures a geometric characteristic of the test feature using the coordinates. An accuracy result is determined using the measured geometric characteristic and the known geometric characteristic, and an indication is provided, e.g., to the user, of the result of the comparison. An RVI system with a user-prompt device is also described.
Abstract translation: 使用包括具有已知几何特征的测试特征的测试对象来测试远程视觉检查(RVI)系统的测量精度。 使用控制器,检测到可拆卸的测量光学尖端附接到RVI探针。 然后提示用户对测量精度进行测试。 当用户指示测试特征可见时,系统捕获测试特征的一个或多个图像,从图像中确定测试特征的坐标,并使用坐标测量测试特征的几何特征。 使用所测量的几何特征和已知的几何特征来确定精确度结果,并且例如向用户提供比较结果的指示。 还描述了具有用户提示设备的RVI系统。
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公开(公告)号:US11125551B2
公开(公告)日:2021-09-21
申请号:US15674920
申请日:2017-08-11
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Zirong Zahi , Kevin George Harding , Jie Han , Dongmin Yang , Clark Alexander Bendall , Jijun Gu
IPC: G01B11/25 , G01N21/954 , G02B23/24 , G01N21/88
Abstract: A probe system and a method are provided. The probe system includes an emitter unit, a pattern generation system, and an intensity modulator. The emitter unit is for emitting light. The pattern generation system is for projecting at least one reference structured-light pattern onto an object surface to obtain at least one reference projected pattern, and including a mirror scanning unit for reflecting the light to a plurality of directions. The intensity modulator is for modulating intensity of the light according to the at least one reference projected pattern to provide modulated light to the mirror scanning unit to reflect the modulated light to the plurality of directions to project at least one modulated structured-light pattern onto the object surface to obtain at least one modulated projected pattern.
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公开(公告)号:US10666927B2
公开(公告)日:2020-05-26
申请号:US15459650
申请日:2017-03-15
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Clark Alexander Bendall
IPC: G06T7/00 , H04N13/254 , G02B23/24 , G02B23/02 , G01N21/954 , H04N13/271 , G01N21/88 , H04N13/239 , G01B11/25 , H04N13/00
Abstract: A method and device for inspection of a rotating asset is disclosed. In one embodiment, the inspection device can include textured pattern projection system for projecting a textured pattern onto an object surface to provide additional surface details to improve stereoscopic image matching. In another embodiment, the inspection device can be configured to save selected images a rotating object when the object is located in a selected or trigger position in different illumination modes. The saved selected images can be transmitted and stored in a cloud-based server and analyzed in an automated fashion.
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公开(公告)号:US10291850B2
公开(公告)日:2019-05-14
申请号:US15483830
申请日:2017-04-10
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Clark Alexander Bendall , Thomas Charles Ward , Melissa Rose Stancato
Abstract: A method of operating an inspection device includes collecting a plurality of successive image frames using an image sensor of the inspection device and displaying the plurality of successive image frames on a display of the inspection device. The method includes processing, via a processor of the inspection device, each image frame of the plurality of successive image frames by determining a motion parameter of each respective image frame and adding each respective image frame to a frame buffer when the respective image frame is motion free. The method includes receiving a control signal from a user interface of the inspection device requesting an image frame output. The method further includes determining, via the processor of the inspection device, a noise-reduced image frame from the frame buffer in response to the control signal and outputting the noise-reduced image frame in response to the control signal.
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公开(公告)号:US10157495B2
公开(公告)日:2018-12-18
申请号:US14660464
申请日:2015-03-17
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor: Clark Alexander Bendall , Michael Melvin Ball
IPC: G06T17/00 , G06F3/0484 , G01B11/24 , G06T19/00 , G06T7/62
Abstract: A method and device for displaying a two-dimensional image of a viewed object simultaneously with an image depicting a three-dimensional geometry of the viewed object using a video inspection device is disclosed. The video inspection device displays a two-dimensional image of the object surface of a viewed object, and determines the three-dimensional coordinates of a plurality of surface points. At least one rendered image of the three-dimensional geometry of the viewed object is displayed simultaneously with the two-dimensional image. As measurement cursors are placed and moved on the two-dimensional image, the rendered image of the three-dimensional geometry of the viewed object is automatically updated.
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