MANHOLE MODELER
    2.
    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
    3.
    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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