公开(公告)号：US20070156018A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11474142

申请日：2006-06-23

申请人： Allan Krauter ,  Charles Fish ,  Raymond Lia ,  Thomas Karpen ,  Kenneth Von Felten ,  Ronald Lawson ,  Leigh Lawson

发明人： Allan Krauter ,  Charles Fish ,  Raymond Lia ,  Thomas Karpen ,  Kenneth Von Felten ,  Ronald Lawson ,  Leigh Lawson

IPC分类号： A61B1/00

CPC分类号： G02B6/4298 ,  A61B1/00142 ,  G02B23/2476

摘要： An apparatus for storing at least one elongated and flexible object, such as an insertion tube that functions as a portion of an endoscope or a borescope device. The apparatus includes a rotating storage carousel having a base and a peripheral barrier. An elongated and flexible object, such as an insertion tube, is stored along the inner side of the peripheral barrier and the base. The storage cavity of the carousel rotates while accepting the transfer of the elongated and flexible object for storage.

摘要翻译： 一种用于存储至少一个细长且柔性的物体的装置，例如用作内窥镜或管道镜装置的一部分的插入管。 该设备包括具有基座和外围障碍物的旋转存储转盘。 细长的柔性物体（例如插入管）沿周边屏障和底座的内侧被储存。 圆盘传送带的储存腔旋转，同时接受细长和柔性物体的转移以进行储存。

公开(公告)号：US20070063048A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11521142

申请日：2006-09-14

申请人： William Havens ,  Ynjiun Wang ,  Vivian Hunter ,  Allan Krauter ,  Ervin Goldfain ,  Raymond Lia ,  Richard Newman ,  Thomas Karpen ,  Bradford Morse ,  Dongmin Yang

发明人： William Havens ,  Ynjiun Wang ,  Vivian Hunter ,  Allan Krauter ,  Ervin Goldfain ,  Raymond Lia ,  Richard Newman ,  Thomas Karpen ,  Bradford Morse ,  Dongmin Yang

IPC分类号： G06K7/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/10702 ,  G06F19/00

摘要： Systems and methods for making and using handheld data readers comprising one or more fluid lenses. One or more fluid lenses are provided to allow a handheld data reader to perform such operations as reading indicia, including such additional operations as zooming, reorienting a viewing direction, focusing, adjusting an optical axis, and correcting for the effects of motion such as hand jitter. The fluid lens or lenses can be operated for example by applying electrical signals to fluid lenses comprising a plurality of fluids including at least one that is conductive and at least one that is non-conductive.

摘要翻译： 用于制造和使用包括一个或多个流体透镜的手持式数据读取器的系统和方法。 提供一个或多个流体透镜以允许手持式数据读取器执行诸如读取标记之类的操作，包括诸如缩放，重新定向观察方向，聚焦，调整光轴以及校正诸如手的运动的影响的附加操作 抖动。 液体透镜可以例如通过向包括多个流体的流体透镜施加电信号来操作，所述多个流体包括至少一个是导电的流体透镜，并且至少一个是不导电的。

公开(公告)号：US20050129108A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-16

申请号：US10768761

申请日：2004-01-29

申请人： Clark Bendall ,  Tom Britton ,  Edward Hubben ,  Thomas Karpen ,  Thomas Lambdin ,  Raymond Lia ,  Jon Salvati ,  Joshua Scott ,  Ken von Felten ,  Todd Abernethy ,  Scott Osiecki

发明人： Clark Bendall ,  Tom Britton ,  Edward Hubben ,  Thomas Karpen ,  Thomas Lambdin ,  Raymond Lia ,  Jon Salvati ,  Joshua Scott ,  Ken von Felten ,  Todd Abernethy ,  Scott Osiecki

IPC分类号： A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/05 ,  G02B23/24 ,  H04N7/12 ,  H04N7/18

CPC分类号： A61B1/00039 ,  A61B1/00041 ,  A61B1/00048 ,  A61B1/00052 ,  A61B1/00059 ,  A61B1/00105 ,  A61B1/00108 ,  A61B1/0051 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/0669 ,  A61B2560/0431 ,  G02B23/24 ,  G02B23/2469

摘要： A modular remote video inspection system for inspecting the interior of a living thing or of an inanimate object, such as a machine. The system comprises a base module connected by way of an interconnection module to a handset comprising a unitary display module and control module. The system makes observations by generating light that is caused to impinge on a surface of the interior of the object of interest. An inspection module attached to the handset comprises both a light guide for providing the light to the area of interest, and a selected one of a sensor and a light receiver. The inspection module comprises a steerable tip configured to be located adjacent the area of interest. The handset includes both controls for operating the system, and a display for providing a view of the region being inspected, as well as status information for the user of an operator.

摘要翻译： 一种用于检查生物或无生命物体（如机器）内部的模块化远程视频检查系统。 该系统包括通过互连模块连接到包括单一显示模块和控制模块的手持机的基座模块。 该系统通过产生被撞击在感兴趣对象的内部的表面上的光来进行观察。 附接到听筒的检查模块包括用于将光提供到感兴趣区域的光导和传感器和光接收器中的选定的一个。 检查模块包括构造成位于感兴趣区域附近的可转向尖端。 手机包括用于操作系统的控制器和用于提供被检查区域的视图的显示器以及用于操作者的用户的状态信息。

公开(公告)号：US08217646B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-10

申请号：US12253548

申请日：2008-10-17

申请人： Thomas Karpen

发明人： Thomas Karpen

IPC分类号： G01N27/72

CPC分类号： G01N27/904 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01N29/043

摘要： An inspection apparatus is provided that can include at least one probe receiving unit. The at least one probe receiving unit can be capable of processing data corresponding to one or more of image information of the type that can be generated by a visual inspection probe, eddy current information of the type that can be generated by a eddy current probe, and ultrasound information of the type that can be generated by a ultrasound probe.

摘要翻译： 提供一种可以包括至少一个探针接收单元的检查装置。 所述至少一个探头接收单元能够处理对应于由目视检查探针产生的类型的图像信息中的一个或多个的数据的数据，可以由涡流探针产生的类型的涡流信息， 以及可以由超声波探头产生的类型的超声信息。

公开(公告)号：US08107083B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-31

申请号：US12249513

申请日：2008-10-10

申请人： Clark Alexander Bendall ,  Kevin George Harding ,  Thomas Karpen ,  Guiju Song ,  Li Tao

发明人： Clark Alexander Bendall ,  Kevin George Harding ,  Thomas Karpen ,  Guiju Song ,  Li Tao

IPC分类号： G01B9/02

CPC分类号： G01B11/25 ,  G01N21/954 ,  G01N2021/9544 ,  G06T7/521

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。

公开(公告)号：US20100097057A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12253548

申请日：2008-10-17

申请人： Thomas KARPEN

发明人： Thomas KARPEN

IPC分类号： G01N27/90 ,  G01N29/04 ,  G01N21/88

CPC分类号： G01N27/904 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01N29/043

摘要： An inspection apparatus is provided that can include at least one probe receiving unit. The at least one probe receiving unit can be capable of processing data corresponding to one or more of image information of the type that can be generated by a visual inspection probe, eddy current information of the type that can be generated by a eddy current probe, and ultrasound information of the type that can be generated by a ultrasound probe.

摘要翻译： 提供一种可以包括至少一个探针接收单元的检查装置。 所述至少一个探头接收单元能够处理对应于由目视检查探针产生的类型的图像信息中的一个或多个的数据的数据，可以由涡流探针产生的类型的涡流信息， 以及可以由超声波探头产生的类型的超声信息。

公开(公告)号：US20080116093A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US12023541

申请日：2008-01-31

申请人： Kenneth Felten ,  Charles Fish ,  Raymond Lia ,  Thomas Karpen ,  Allan Krauter ,  Ronald Lawson ,  Leigh Consolie

发明人： Kenneth Felten ,  Charles Fish ,  Raymond Lia ,  Thomas Karpen ,  Allan Krauter ,  Ronald Lawson ,  Leigh Consolie

IPC分类号： B65D85/38 ,  H04N17/00

CPC分类号： A61B1/00039 ,  A61B1/00041 ,  A61B1/00048 ,  A61B1/00052 ,  A61B1/00059 ,  A61B1/00105 ,  A61B1/00108 ,  A61B1/0051 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/0669 ,  A61B2560/0431 ,  G02B23/24 ,  G02B23/2469

摘要： An apparatus for storing an insertion tube in a remote video inspection system, comprising a container having an interior volume bounded by an inner curved surface and an outer curved surface, a first endplate substantially perpendicular to and supporting a first end of the container, a second endplate substantially perpendicular to and supporting a second end of the container, and an opening in the first endplate aligned with the interior volume of the container, wherein the opening is configured to allow insertion of a first end of the insertion tube through the opening towards the outer curved surface of the container.

摘要翻译： 一种用于将插入管存储在远程视频检查系统中的装置，包括具有由内弯曲表面和外曲面界定的内部容积的容器，基本上垂直于并支撑容器第一端的第一端板， 大致垂直于和支撑容器的第二端的端板，以及与所述容器的内部空间对准的所述第一端板中的开口，其中所述开口构造成允许所述插入管的第一端穿过所述开口朝向 容器的外曲面。

公开(公告)号：US07821649B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-26

申请号：US12042821

申请日：2008-03-05

申请人： Clark Alexander Bendall ,  Guiju Song ,  Li Tao ,  Kevin George Harding ,  Thomas Karpen

发明人： Clark Alexander Bendall ,  Guiju Song ,  Li Tao ,  Kevin George Harding ,  Thomas Karpen

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。

公开(公告)号：US20090310229A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-17

申请号：US12136839

申请日：2008-06-11

申请人： Dongmin Yang ,  Theodore A. Chilek ,  Thomas Karpen

发明人： Dongmin Yang ,  Theodore A. Chilek ,  Thomas Karpen

IPC分类号： G02B15/20

CPC分类号： G02B23/2484 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/04 ,  G02B7/102 ,  G02B23/243 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/23212

摘要： An optical system for a remote video inspection device including an elongated probe for inspection of target objects, comprising: an imager located distally within the probe, wherein the imager receives an image of the target object; a focus lens group located within the probe, the focus lens group comprising a variable aperture and at least one focus lens; a zoom lens group located within the probe, the zoom lens group comprising at least one zoom lens, wherein the movement of the zoom lens group in relation to the imager changes the magnification of the image; a tip lens located further from the imager than the focus lens group and the zoom lens group, wherein the distance between the tip lens and the imager is fixed; wherein a first movement of the focus lens group proportional to the movement of the zoom lens group provides an initial image focus, and a second movement of the focus lens group independent of the movement of the zoom lens provides a final image focus and proportional changes to the size of the variable aperture.

摘要翻译： 一种用于远程视频检查设备的光学系统，包括用于检查目标对象的细长探针，包括：远程位于所述探针内的成像器，其中所述成像器接收所述目标对象的图像; 位于所述探针内的聚焦透镜组，所述聚焦透镜组包括可变孔径和至少一个聚焦透镜; 位于所述探头内的变焦透镜组，所述变焦透镜组包括至少一个变焦透镜，其中所述变焦透镜组相对于所述成像器的移动改变所述图像的放大率; 位于离成像器更靠近聚焦透镜组和变焦透镜组的尖端透镜，其中，顶端透镜和成像器之间的距离是固定的; 其中聚焦透镜组与变焦透镜组的运动成比例的第一移动提供初始图像焦点，并且与变焦透镜的移动无关的聚焦透镜组的第二移动提供最终的图像焦点和成比例的变化 可变孔径的大小。

公开(公告)号：US07630148B1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-08

申请号：US12136839

申请日：2008-06-11

申请人： Dongmin Yang ,  Theodore A. Chilek ,  Thomas Karpen

发明人： Dongmin Yang ,  Theodore A. Chilek ,  Thomas Karpen

IPC分类号： G02B9/08

CPC分类号： G02B23/2484 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/04 ,  G02B7/102 ,  G02B23/243 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/23212

摘要： An optical system for a remote video inspection device including an elongated probe for inspection of target objects, comprising: an imager located distally within the probe, wherein the imager receives an image of the target object; a focus lens group located within the probe, the focus lens group comprising a variable aperture and at least one focus lens; a zoom lens group located within the probe, the zoom lens group comprising at least one zoom lens, wherein the movement of the zoom lens group in relation to the imager changes the magnification of the image; a tip lens located further from the imager than the focus lens group and the zoom lens group, wherein the distance between the tip lens and the imager is fixed; wherein a first movement of the focus lens group proportional to the movement of the zoom lens group provides an initial image focus, and a second movement of the focus lens group independent of the movement of the zoom lens provides a final image focus and proportional changes to the size of the variable aperture.

摘要翻译： 一种用于远程视频检查设备的光学系统，包括用于检查目标对象的细长探针，包括：远程位于所述探针内的成像器，其中所述成像器接收所述目标对象的图像; 位于所述探针内的聚焦透镜组，所述聚焦透镜组包括可变孔径和至少一个聚焦透镜; 位于所述探头内的变焦透镜组，所述变焦透镜组包括至少一个变焦透镜，其中所述变焦透镜组相对于所述成像器的移动改变所述图像的放大率; 位于离成像器更靠近聚焦透镜组和变焦透镜组的尖端透镜，其中，顶端透镜和成像器之间的距离是固定的; 其中聚焦透镜组与变焦透镜组的运动成比例的第一移动提供初始图像焦点，并且与变焦透镜的移动无关的聚焦透镜组的第二移动提供最终的图像焦点和成比例的变化 可变孔径的大小。