DEVICES, PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR PIPE IMAGING AND INSPECTION
    12.
    发明申请
    DEVICES, PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR PIPE IMAGING AND INSPECTION 审中-公开
    用于管道成像和检查的装置,产品和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2018064159A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-05

    申请号:PCT/US2017/053703

    申请日:2017-09-27

    CPC classification number: F16L55/32 F16L2101/30

    Abstract: One embodiment provides methods for identifying a target object of a pipe wall, including using a terahertz (THz) beam source of a pipe inspection robot. Another embodiment provides methods of analyzing water quality within a pipe using a pipe inspection robot. Another embodiment provides a mobile jetter in connection with a pipe inspection robot. A further embodiment provides methods of visualizing pipe inspection data, including virtual reality displays. Other aspects are described and claimed.

    Abstract translation: 一个实施例提供了用于识别管壁的目标对象的方法,包括使用管道检查机器人的太赫兹(THz)束源。 另一个实施例提供了使用管道检查机器人分析管道内的水质的方法。 另一个实施例提供结合管道检查机器人的移动式喷射器。 另一个实施例提供了可视化管道检测数据的方法,包括虚拟现实显示。 其他方面进行了描述和要求。

    SPATIO-TEMPORAL AND CONTEXT-BASED INDEXING AND REPRESENTATION OF SUBTERRANEAN NETWORKS AND MEANS FOR DOING SAME
    13.
    发明申请
    SPATIO-TEMPORAL AND CONTEXT-BASED INDEXING AND REPRESENTATION OF SUBTERRANEAN NETWORKS AND MEANS FOR DOING SAME 审中-公开
    基于空间和语境的下层网络的指标和表示方法及其相关手段

    公开(公告)号:WO2007087615A3

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-10

    申请号:PCT/US2007061078

    申请日:2007-01-25

    CPC classification number: E21B47/00 H04L67/12

    Abstract: Systems, methods and. devices for indexing, archiving, analyzing and reporting pipe and other void network data. Specifically, multi-dimensional indexing and correlation of spatial, temporal, feature, environmental, uncertainty and/ or context-based data is synchronized, indexed and analyzed across a wide variety of pipe networks at various times. The present invention preferably includes data represented at several different levels of reference including: referenced to the sensor with which it was collected; referenced to the robot or platform upon which the sensor is attached; and the world. The structure and functionality of the system provides for extensive querying, trouble -shooting and predictive analysis for pipe networks.

    Abstract translation: 系统,方法和。 用于索引,归档,分析和报告管道和其他无效网络数据的设备。 具体来说,在各种各样的管道网络中,多维索引和空间,时间,特征,环境,不确定性和/或基于上下文的数据的相关性被同步,索引和分析。 本发明优选地包括以几个不同的参考水平表示的数据,包括:参考它被收集的传感器; 参考传感器所在的机器人或平台; 和世界。 系统的结构和功能为管网提供了广泛的查询,故障排除和预测分析。

    SPATIO-TEMPORAL AND CONTEXT-BASED INDEXING AND REPRESENTATION OF SUBTERRANEAN NETWORKS AND MEANS FOR DOING SAME
    14.
    发明申请
    SPATIO-TEMPORAL AND CONTEXT-BASED INDEXING AND REPRESENTATION OF SUBTERRANEAN NETWORKS AND MEANS FOR DOING SAME 审中-公开
    基于时空和基于语境的下层网络的指标和表示方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2007087615A8

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-29

    申请号:PCT/US2007061078

    申请日:2007-01-25

    CPC classification number: E21B47/00 H04L67/12

    Abstract: Systems, methods and. devices for indexing, archiving, analyzing and reporting pipe and other void network data. Specifically, multi -dimensional indexing and correlation of spatial, temporal, feature, environmental, uncertainty and/ or context -based data is synchronized, indexed and analyzed across a wide variety of pipe networks at various times . The present invention preferably includes data represented at several different levels of reference including: referenced to the sensor with which it was collected; referenced to the robot or platform upon which the sensor is attached; and the world. The structure and functionality of the system provides for extensive querying, trouble -shooting and predictive analysis for pipe networks.

    Abstract translation: 系统,方法和。 用于索引,归档,分析和报告管道和其他无效网络数据的设备。 具体来说,多维索引和空间,时间,特征,环境,不确定性和/或基于上下文的数据的相关性在不同时间跨多种管网进行同步,索引和分析。 本发明优选地包括以几个不同的参考水平表示的数据,包括:参考其被收集的传感器; 参考传感器所在的机器人或平台; 和世界。 系统的结构和功能为管网提供了广泛的查询,故障排除和预测分析。

    IMAGE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES FOR MULTI-SENSOR INSPECTION OF PIPE INTERIORS

    公开(公告)号:WO2019178311A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-19

    申请号:PCT/US2019/022183

    申请日:2019-03-14

    Abstract: An embodiment provides a method, including: obtaining, from a multi-sensor pipe inspection robot that traverses through the interior of a pipe, sensor data, such as structured laser light sensor data and Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) sensor data, for the interior of the pipe; identifying a pipe feature using one or more of the sensor data types; selecting an image processing technique based on the pipe feature identified using a stored association between the pipe feature and an image processing technique; and forming an image of the interior of the pipe by implementing the selected image processing technique. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

    PIPE FEATURE IDENTIFICATION USING PIPE INSPECTION DATA ANALYSIS

    公开(公告)号:WO2019094571A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-16

    申请号:PCT/US2018/059795

    申请日:2018-11-08

    Abstract: One aspect provides a method, including: operating a mobile pipe inspection platform to obtain sensor data for the interior of a pipe; analyzing, using a processor, the sensor data using a trained model, where the trained model is trained using a dataset including sensor data of pipe interiors and one or more of: metadata identifying pipe feature locations contained within the sensor data of the dataset and metadata classifying pipe features contained within the sensor data of the dataset; performing one or more of: identifying, using a processor, a pipe feature location within the sensor data; and classifying, using a processor, a pipe feature of the sensor data; and thereafter producing, using a processor, an output including one or more of an indication of the identifying and an indication of the classifying. Other aspects are described and claimed.

    MANHOLE MODELER
    18.
    发明申请
    MANHOLE MODELER 审中-公开
    曼彻斯特模型

    公开(公告)号:WO2008034144A2

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-20

    申请号:PCT/US2007/078684

    申请日:2007-09-17

    CPC classification number: G01B11/24 G01N21/954 G01N2021/9544 G01N2021/9548

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for inspecting manholes or other voids and collecting data in a comprehensive, repeatable, and measurable manner. A sensor head is suspended and lowered into a manhole or other void. The sensor head collects data related to the condition of the manhole or void walls, and locations of defects, damage, or lateral pipe openings. The data can then be processed to provide a three-dimensional model of the manhole or void, and can be compared to previous or future data.

    Abstract translation: 用于检查人孔或其他空隙并以全面,可重复和可衡量的方式收集数据的方法和装置。 传感器头悬挂下降到人孔或其他空隙。 传感器头收集与人孔或空隙壁的状况有关的数据,以及缺陷,损坏或侧管开口的位置。 然后可以处理数据以提供人孔或空隙的三维模型,并且可以与先前或将来的数据进行比较。

    AUTONOMOUS INSPECTOR MOBILE PLATFORM
    19.
    发明申请
    AUTONOMOUS INSPECTOR MOBILE PLATFORM 审中-公开
    自动检测机动平台

    公开(公告)号:WO2006078873A2

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-27

    申请号:PCT/US2006/001983

    申请日:2006-01-18

    CPC classification number: H04N7/185 E03F7/10 F16L55/32

    Abstract: An autonomous inspector mobile platform robot that is used to inspect a pipe or network of pipes. The robot includes a locomotion device that enables the device to autonomously progress through the pipe and accurately track its pose and odometry during movement. At the same time, image data is autonomously captured to detail the interior portions of the pipe. Images are taken at periodic intervals using a wide angle lens, and additional video images may be captured at locations of interest. Either onboard or off board the device, each captured image is unwarped (if necessary) and combined with images of adjacent pipe sections to create a complete image of the interior features of the inspected pipe. Optional features include additional sensors and measurement devices, various communications systems to communicate with an end node or the surface, and/or image compression software.

    Abstract translation: 用于检查管道或管道网络的自主检查员移动平台机器人。 机器人包括一个运动装置,使装置自动进入管道,并在运动过程中精确跟踪其姿态和距离。 同时,自动捕获图像数据以细节管道的内部部分。 使用广角镜头以周期性间隔拍摄图像,并且可以在感兴趣的位置捕获附加的视频图像。 无论是在设备上或板上,每个捕获的图像都是不必要的(如果需要的话),并且与相邻管道部分的图像相结合,以创建被检查管道的内部特征的完整图像。 可选功能包括附加的传感器和测量设备,与终端节点或表面通信的各种通信系统和/或图像压缩软件。

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