Inspection Plan Control for Real-Time Defect Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current video inspection devices, such as borescopes, rely on human operators to navigate and analyze inspection data, leading to inefficiencies and errors, especially when inspecting multiple nodes, as they do not analyze data in real-time or provide feedback on data quality.
Innovation Solution
An automated inspection method that receives data characterizing an inspection plan, generates control signals based on operating parameters and user input, and uses analytical models to determine site features and defect types, allowing for real-time analysis and adjustment of inspection parameters to ensure compliance with predefined constraints.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If automated inspection systems are implemented, then productivity and measurement precision are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The inspection system is divided into modular components: video inspection device for data collection, analytical model for defect detection, and control signal generator for navigation. Each module performs a specific function, allowing the complex inspection task to be broken down into manageable segments that can be developed, tested, and maintained independently.
Solution Approach 2:
The analytical model serves as an intermediary between the video inspection device and the control system. It processes raw inspection data, identifies defects, and generates control signals for the inspection device, acting as a bridge that connects data acquisition with automated decision-making and navigation.
2Measurement precision
If real-time data analysis is performed, then measurement precision is improved, but use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The analytical model performs partial analysis by focusing specifically on detecting defects and anomalies in the inspection data, rather than analyzing all possible characteristics. This selective approach enables real-time processing with reduced computational requirements and lower energy consumption while maintaining high measurement precision for the specific task of defect identification.
3Reliability
If automated analytical models are used, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The analytical model operates autonomously to detect defects and generate control signals without requiring constant human intervention or complex external systems. The model self-adjusts by comparing detected features against predefined constraints and automatically determines next inspection operations, providing reliable inspection results through self-contained intelligent processing.
Data Source
AI summary
An inspection-plan based inspection method includes receiving data characterizing an inspection plan associated with inspection of one or more nodes in an inspection site by an inspection device. A first step of the inspection plan includes a first set of operating parameters of the inspection device associated with the inspection of a first node of the one or more nodes and a first set of constraints associated with one or more inspection criteria at the first node by the inspection device. The method also includes generating a first control signal configured to instruct the inspection device to inspect the first node of the one or more nodes. The first control signal is based on one or more of the first set of operating parameters and a user input. The method further includes receiving data characterizing the inspection measurement of the first node by the inspection device.