SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETACHABLE AND ATTACHABLE ACOUSTIC IMAGE SENSORS
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FLUKE CORP
- Filing Date
- 2019-07-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing acoustic imaging devices face limitations in detecting and imaging a wide range of acoustic frequencies due to hardware and calculation algorithm discrepancies, requiring multiple devices for different frequency ranges and expert knowledge, leading to time-consuming and costly inspections with potential misalignment issues between imaging technologies.
A detachable and attachable acoustic imaging system with interchangeable sensor heads featuring different acoustic sensor arrays and a communication interface, allowing for seamless integration of multiple sensor configurations and automatic algorithm selection based on frequency ranges, along with integrated electromagnetic imaging for alignment correction.
Enables efficient and intuitive acoustic imaging across various frequency ranges with improved user experience, reducing the need for multiple devices and minimizing misalignment errors, thus enhancing inspection efficiency and accuracy.