公开(公告)号：US12235221B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-25

申请号：US18203029

申请日：2023-05-29

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Roger B. Shaffer ,  Stephanie M Bench ,  Ray Merewether ,  Michael J. Martin ,  David A. Cox

IPC: H04N23/58 ,  F16L55/28 ,  G01M3/24 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/954 ,  H04N23/60 ,  H04N23/68 ,  F16L101/30

Abstract: Self-leveling inspection system methods and devices for use in inspecting buried pipes or other cavities are disclosed. The system includes a camera head with an image sensor, an orientation sensor, and a signal processing module including a processing programmed to receive an image from the image sensor, and an orientation signal from the orientation sensor, generate a second image based at least in part on information provided from the orientation sensor, and store the second image in a non-transitory memory.

公开(公告)号：US12210130B1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-28

申请号：US18207391

申请日：2023-06-08

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Stephanie M. Bench ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Matthew D. Bockman

IPC: G01V15/00 ,  G01R29/08 ,  G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/10

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electromagnetic marker devices for locating hidden or buried objects. One embodiment includes an antenna having a plurality of conductive windings enclosed in a housing made of a low dielectric constant material and an electronic circuit including a circuit board having circuit elements disposed thereon and electrically coupled to the conductive windings through a connector. The circuit elements receive an input signal having a first frequency from an above-ground transmitter, convert the input signal to a power supply to power up the electronic circuit, generate, in response to the input signal, an output signal having a second frequency different from the first frequency, and provide the output signal, via the antenna element, to an above-ground receiver.

公开(公告)号：US12153205B1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-26

申请号：US18121547

申请日：2023-03-14

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Garrett A. Newby ,  Gina M. Hartman

IPC: G02B23/24

Abstract: Embodiments of video inspection systems with moveably dockable camera control units (CCUs) which may include a display are disclosed. In one embodiment, a video inspection system includes two frame elements which each have a handle. The frame elements may be moved into multiple positions and orientations relative to each other and provide a secure stand for a CCU. The CCU may be attached and detached from the frame elements. The handles may be used to carry the frame elements with or without the CCU attached. The handles may be slip resistant to provide a stable support for a CCU when the frame elements are positioned on a surface. Docking apparatus are provided to allow a CCU, tablet, pad, laptop, or smartphone to be attached to the frame elements and put in a variety of positions or orientations to make viewing convenient for a user.

公开(公告)号：US12105167B1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-01

申请号：US18135002

申请日：2023-04-14

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Stephanie M. Bench ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Jan Soukup

IPC: G01R33/36 ,  G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/17

CPC classification number: G01R33/3628 ,  G01R33/3678 ,  G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/17

Abstract: Signal generation devices including an auto-tuning electronic circuit module for generating tuned output signals are disclosed. The auto-tuning electronic circuit module may include a tunable resonant electronic circuit element for providing a tuned output signal, including a voltage divider element and a tuning array element and control element.

公开(公告)号：US20240147033A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US17715648

申请日：2022-04-08

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Eric M. Chapman ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Jon E. Simmons

IPC: H04N23/51 ,  F21V31/00 ,  G03B17/08 ,  H04N23/56

CPC classification number: H04N23/51 ,  F21V31/005 ,  G03B17/08 ,  H04N23/56 ,  F21W2107/20

Abstract: Enclosures for deep ocean or other high exterior pressure environment including a dome window with an angular measurement of between 164 and 178 degrees, a structure housing, a dome support ring, and a compliance material positioned between the dome support ring and housing are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11962943B1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-16

申请号：US17868709

申请日：2022-10-10

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Nicholas A. Smith ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Scott A. Powell

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G03B15/03 ,  G03B17/08 ,  G03B17/56 ,  G03B37/00 ,  G03B37/04 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/265 ,  H04N23/45 ,  H04N23/50 ,  H04N23/51 ,  H04N23/56 ,  H04N23/63 ,  H04N23/698 ,  G01N21/954 ,  G03B17/55

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  G03B15/03 ,  G03B17/08 ,  G03B17/561 ,  G03B37/005 ,  G03B37/04 ,  H04N5/265 ,  H04N23/45 ,  H04N23/50 ,  H04N23/51 ,  H04N23/56 ,  H04N23/63 ,  H04N23/698 ,  G01N21/954 ,  G03B17/55 ,  G03B2215/0542 ,  G03B2215/0567 ,  G03B2215/0571 ,  H04N23/555

Abstract: Camera head apparatus, systems, and methods for providing wide angle/panoramic images and/or video of the interior of pipes or other cavities using multiple imaging and illumination modules are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11904335B1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-20

申请号：US17467435

申请日：2021-09-06

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  James F. Kleyn ,  Jan Soukup

IPC: B05C11/00 ,  B05B12/12 ,  G01V3/165 ,  B05B12/00 ,  E01C23/22 ,  B65D83/20 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B05B9/01 ,  G01V3/12

CPC classification number: B05B12/122 ,  B05B9/01 ,  B05B12/002 ,  B05D1/02 ,  B65D83/203 ,  E01C23/222 ,  G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/165

Abstract: Location systems and methods for locating paint and other markings on a surface are disclosed. A paint marking stick may include a magnetic field sonde that is actuated in conjunction with dispensing of paint or other markers, where the sonde generates a magnetic field signal in conjunction with dispensing of paint or placement of a marker. A corresponding utility locator may receive the sonde magnetic field dipole signal and determine and store positional information and type information associated with the paint or other marker.

公开(公告)号：US20240027646A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-25

申请号：US18354926

申请日：2023-07-19

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Michael P. Nichols

IPC: G01V15/00 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R1/10 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/18 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  H04R1/08

CPC classification number: G01V15/00 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R1/1083 ,  G10L15/22 ,  H04R1/1008 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  G10L15/18 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  H04R1/08 ,  H04R2460/13 ,  H04R2420/07 ,  H04R2460/01 ,  G10L2015/088

Abstract: Systems and methods for annotating, also known as tagging, visually identifiable objects using natural language (i.e. spoken voice) are provided. More specifically, but not exclusively, this disclosure relates to systems and methods for tagging identified objects related to underground utilities and assets, and communication systems. Once tagged, data representing identified objects can be stored, transmitted, and/or mapped. In an exemplary embodiment, a utility service worker or other personnel may walk or drive around an area of interest using utility locating equipment or systems to collect data. As data is being collected, the user may visually identify utility related or other items using a laser pointer, and then use their voice to tag items of interest. A headset including a microphone may be provided for capturing the user's voice. Hardware and/or software may be provided for processing tagged items, and relating them to a specific location, and/or utility asset.

公开(公告)号：US20240003821A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US18203029

申请日：2023-05-29

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Roger B. Shaffer ,  Stephanie M Bench ,  Ray Merewether ,  Michael J. Martin ,  David A. Cox

IPC: G01N21/88 ,  G01M3/24 ,  F16L55/28 ,  G01N21/954 ,  H04N23/58 ,  H04N23/68

CPC classification number: G01N21/8803 ,  G01M3/246 ,  F16L55/28 ,  G01N21/8851 ,  G01N21/954 ,  H04N23/58 ,  H04N23/683 ,  H04N23/6812 ,  F16L2101/30

Abstract: Self-leveling inspection system methods and devices for use in inspecting buried pipes or other cavities are disclosed. The system includes a camera head with an image sensor, an orientation sensor, and a signal processing module including a processing programmed to receive an image from the image sensor, and an orientation signal from the orientation sensor, generate a second image based at least in part on information provided from the orientation sensor, and store the second image in a non-transitory memory.

公开(公告)号：US11789093B1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US17523910

申请日：2021-11-11

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Allen P. Hoover ,  Sequoyah Aldridge ,  Stephanie M. Bench

IPC: G01V3/08 ,  G01R33/02 ,  G01R33/00 ,  G01C9/00 ,  G01P15/18

CPC classification number: G01R33/0206 ,  G01C9/00 ,  G01P15/18 ,  G01R33/0082 ,  G01V3/081

Abstract: Sensor modules for measuring parameters such as magnetic fields, tilts, orientation, or other parameters in high resolution in three orthogonal axes using single-axis sensor arrays are disclosed.