Method of automating a thermographic inspection process

An inspection process and aspect technology, applied in the field of infrared camera and other camera inspection systems, that can solve problems such as errors, inappropriate camera settings, failure to inspect mechanical features, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-07-11
CSI TECH
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Inappropriate camera settings, failure to inspect important mechanical features, and errors in documenting inspection results occur so often that they create serious problems when implementing current technology

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[0021] Automated thermographic inspection processing extends existing technologies for infrared inspection processing. By utilizing automation, less skilled and less trained operators are able to use more complex and capable infrared inspection systems used by inspectors, technicians, security personnel, engineers, and others who rely on infrared imaging , to perform temperature recording or monitoring, or other examinations for discerning, distinguishing, or identifying properties revealed by changes in temperature and / or emissivity in equipment, machinery, animals, humans, or other substances.

[0022] In the most preferred embodiment, the process involves the use of a portable programmable focal plane infrared (IR) camera comprising an uncooled radiative infrared focal plane array, plus a visual camera built into a lightweight, hand-held unit with Built-in data storage memory, liquid crystal display (LCD), or similar display for displaying image data, microprocessor, microp...

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A process for using a hand-held infrared inspection system incorporating on-board training, on-board validation, on-board operator certification, on-board reporting information, or on-board survey instructions. Improved methods for automating area surveys are provided through exception-driven surveillance practices. Imbedded information enables less experienced operators to use more sophisticated devices more effectively. Validation or certification assures operator knowledge or ability. Multilevel classification of anomalies aids in automated analysis and report generation.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to inspection of humans, animals, areas, facilities, machinery, and equipment for diagnosis and treatment in the case of humans and animals, surveillance in the case of areas, and inspection repair and preventive maintenance in the case of machinery and equipment field of. More particularly, the present invention relates to infrared cameras and other camera inspection systems for these purposes. Background technique [0002] Visual inspection of humans, animals, machinery, and equipment, as well as general surveillance of areas and facilities, are sometimes accomplished through the use of cameras that detect the infrared spectrum and provide a visual image of the field of view. Some of these cameras provide more detailed thermal information and are known as thermographic imaging systems. Many such cameras are hand-held and contain microprocessors with built-in digital memory to capture and record images. The camera ofte...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06K9/00G01N25/72G06K9/62
CPCG01N25/72
Inventor 雷蒙德·E·加维
Owner CSI TECH
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