Borescope Live Menu View for Real-Time Articulation Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current borescope systems lack efficient and accurate methods for users to adjust settings, such as articulation sensitivity and mode, which hinders precise control and efficient inspection of equipment and facilities during non-destructive testing.
Innovation Solution
A borescope system with a processor-enabled user interface that allows users to control probe movement, adjust articulation sensitivity, and navigate menus in a live menu view, enabling real-time configuration of settings for improved inspection efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional menu navigation methods are used in borescope systems, then users can access settings menus, but users cannot adjust settings in real-time while viewing probe images
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures a live menu view that combines image display with accessible settings menus, so that when users need to adjust articulation sensitivity or other parameters, the adjustment interface is already prepared and integrated with the live image feed, eliminating the need to exit the viewing mode first
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the image viewing function and settings adjustment function into a single integrated live menu view, allowing users to simultaneously see probe images and adjust parameters without switching between separate interfaces or modes
2Measurement precision
If users adjust articulation sensitivity without live image feedback, then settings can be modified, but users cannot verify the effect of adjustments in real-time
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides real-time visual feedback by displaying live probe images during settings adjustment, allowing users to immediately see the effect of articulation sensitivity changes on the probe's movement and positioning, enabling precise control through direct observation
Solution Approach 2:
The interface dynamically adapts to show both the live image feed and settings controls in an integrated view, with the capability to switch between different display configurations based on user needs, maintaining flexibility without adding permanent complexity
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate modes are used for image viewing and settings adjustment, then functions are clearly separated, but users must switch modes to access articulation controls
Solution Approach 1:
The live menu view serves multiple functions simultaneously: it displays live probe images for inspection, provides access to settings menus for parameter adjustment, and maintains probe control capabilities, eliminating the need for separate dedicated modes for each function
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AI summary
Systems and methods provided herein. In one embodiment, a borescope system includes a probe to capture images and a display a settings menu, measurements, the images captured by the probe, or any combination thereof. In addition, the borescope system a processor programmed to display a user interface to enable a user to control movement of the probe, adjust settings, navigate menus, make selections, or any combination thereof. The processor is communicatively coupled to the probe, and the display, and is programmed to instruct the borescope to enter a live menu view when an articulation mode is selected from the settings menu. In the live menu view, the processor is programmed to instruct the display to display the images captured by the probe, and to enable a user to control the movement of the probe and adjust articulation sensitivity of the probe while viewing the images on the display.