Abstract:
A multi-unit system is disclosed that is configured for hands-free transport to enable remote data collection and data processing for a complex machine system or plethora of rotating machinery. In one embodiment, the system may include a sensor, a portable processing unit, and a hand-held unit that is physically separate from but in data communications with the portable processing unit. The hand-held unit may include a display and a user interface. The portable processing unit may include a processor that is configured to communicate with a sensor that is configured to detect a dynamic operating condition of a machine system. Additionally, the hand-held unit may communicate directly with the sensor. The communication links between the portable processing unit and the sensor; between the hand-held unit and the portable processing unit; and between the hand-held unit and the sensor may be either a wireless connection or a wired connection.
Abstract:
A real environment during which a feedback between the position of the information and the projection thereof ensues with means for image processing and/or pattern recognition. The feedback ensues in such a manner that the information is positioned at a predetermined position in the real environment.
Abstract:
A system for part measurement and verification is disclosed. The system comprises a set of design criteria specifying a part and a fixture with gage blocks for positioning the part, where each of the gage blocks represents a known position. At least one probe is operable to measure the scalar values of the part and the gage blocks. A handheld information processor or computer is coupled to the probe for receiving the measurements and is operable to transform the measurements and compare those measurements to the design criteria to in order to verify the part. A method for part measurement and verification is disclosed. The method comprises eight steps. Step one calls for specifying the part with a set of design criteria. Step two requires storing the design criteria in a handheld information processor. Step three provides placing the part in a fixture with gage blocks at known locations. In step four, the method provides for configuring the handheld information processor to receive part measurements. The next step calls for measuring the part with a handheld probe to generate part measurements. Step six calls for receiving the generated part measurements in the handheld information processor. Step seven requires transforming the generated part measurements to a different reference frame. The last step calls for comparing the transformed part measurements to the design criteria in order to generate a part verification report.