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公开(公告)号：US08892252B1
公开(公告)日：2014-11-18
申请号：US13744730
申请日：2013-01-18
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James J. Troy , Gary E. Georgeson
CPC classification number: G01B11/14 , G01S3/784 , G01S17/06 , G05B19/401 , G05B2219/39391 , G05B2219/42338
Abstract: A system that uses optical motion capture hardware for position and orientation tracking of non-destructive inspection (NDI) sensor units. This system can be used to track NDI sensor arrays attached to machine-actuated movement devices, as well as in applications where the NDI sensor array is hand-held. In order to achieve integration with NDI hardware, including proprietary systems commercially available, a data acquisition device and custom software are used to transmit the tracking data from the motion capture system to the NDI scanning system, without requiring modifications to the NDI scanning system.
Abstract translation: 一种使用光学运动捕捉硬件进行非破坏性检测（NDI）传感器单元的位置和方向跟踪的系统。 该系统可用于跟踪连接到机器驱动的移动设备的NDI传感器阵列，以及NDI传感器阵列是手持式的应用。 为了实现与NDI硬件（包括商业上可用的专有系统）的集成，使用数据采集设备和定制软件将跟踪数据从运动捕捉系统传输到NDI扫描系统，而不需要修改NDI扫描系统。
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公开(公告)号：US20140298227A1
公开(公告)日：2014-10-02
申请号：US13855102
申请日：2013-04-02
Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
Inventor： John Carney Gass , James J. Troy , William E. Ward , Christopher Esposito , Kevin Puterbaugh , Nikoli E. Prazak , Bruce L. Nelson , William D. McGarry
IPC: G06F3/0484
CPC classification number: G06F3/0484 , G06Q50/04 , Y02P90/30 , Y02T10/82
Abstract: A method and apparatus for locating a part in an aircraft. A part is identified in the aircraft. A series of views is generated from a model of the aircraft with graphical indicators in the series of views configured to provide guidance to a position of the part in the aircraft. The series of views is displayed on a display device.
Abstract translation: 一种用于在飞行器中定位零件的方法和装置。 在飞机上确定了一部分。 从飞机的型号产生一系列视图，其中一系列视图中的图形指示器被配置为向飞机中的部件的位置提供指导。 一系列视图显示在显示设备上。
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公开(公告)号：US20140210986A1
公开(公告)日：2014-07-31
申请号：US13750565
申请日：2013-01-25
Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
Inventor： Nathan R. Smith , James J. Troy , Jeffrey R. Kollgaard , Gary E. Georgeson , Paul S. Rutherford
IPC: H04N7/18
CPC classification number: H04N7/18 , G01N21/954
Abstract: A multi-axis tool may include, in some embodiments, a gimbal adapted to be positioned adjacent an opening in a wall; an extended-reach device having first and second ends and an end effector adjacent the first end, the extended-reach device engaging the gimbal for relative rotational movement and relative slidable movement through the opening such that the end effector is positioned on a side of the wall opposite the second end; a sensor system configured to measure a linear position of the extended-reach device relative to the gimbal, and a position and spatial orientation of the end effector relative to the opening; and a computer control connected to receive signals from the sensor system to determine at least one of a position and an orientation of the end effector relative to the opening.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中，多轴工具可以包括适于邻近墙壁中的开口定位的万向架; 具有第一端和第二端的延伸到达装置和与第一端相邻的端部执行器，延伸到达装置接合万向架以进行相对旋转运动，并通过开口相对可滑动地移动，使得末端执行器位于 第二端对面的墙; 传感器系统，被配置为测量所述延伸装置相对于所述万向架的线性位置，以及所述端部执行器相对于所述开口的位置和空间取向; 以及计算机控制器，其被连接以从所述传感器系统接收信号以确定所述端部执行器相对于所述开口的位置和取向中的至少一个。
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公开(公告)号：US20140184786A1
公开(公告)日：2014-07-03
申请号：US13732789
申请日：2013-01-02
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： Gary E. Georgeson , James J. Troy , Scott W. Lea
CPC classification number: G01M99/00 , G01N21/8422 , G01N21/8851 , G01N2021/8867
Abstract: A system for stand-off inspection comprising local positioning system hardware and a nondestructive evaluation instrument supported by a pan-tilt mechanism. The system further comprises a computer system that is programmed to perform the following operations: (a) directing the local positioning system hardware toward an area of a surface on a target object by control of the pan-tilt mechanism; (b) activating the local positioning system hardware to acquire an image; (c) processing the image to determine whether an anomaly is present in the area; (d) if an anomaly is present, determining coordinates of a position of the anomaly in a coordinate system of the target object; and (e) directing the nondestructive evaluation instrument toward a position corresponding to the coordinates. Optionally, the computer system is further programmed to measure one or more characteristics of the anomaly.
Abstract translation: 一种用于对接检查的系统，包括本地定位系统硬件和由俯仰机构支撑的非破坏性评估仪器。 所述系统还包括被编程为执行以下操作的计算机系统：（a）通过所述俯仰机构的控制将所述本地定位系统硬件引导到目标物体上的表面的区域; （b）激活本地定位系统硬件以获取图像; （c）处理图像以确定区域中是否存在异常; （d）如果存在异常，确定目标对象的坐标系中异常位置的坐标; 和（e）将非破坏性评估仪引导到与坐标相对应的位置。 可选地，计算机系统还被编程为测量异常的一个或多个特征。
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公开(公告)号：US12221231B2
公开(公告)日：2025-02-11
申请号：US17649898
申请日：2022-02-03
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： Walter J. Jarecki , James J. Troy , Gregory James Sweers , Charles T. Coccia
IPC: B64F5/60 , B64C39/02 , B64U101/30 , G05D1/00 , G06T7/00
Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer program product for inspecting an aircraft. A computer system receives captured data associated with a flight path flown by an unmanned aircraft system to acquire the captured data for the aircraft. The computer system compares the captured data with reference data for the aircraft to form a comparison. The computer system determines whether the captured data is within a set of tolerances for valid captured data using a result of the comparison. Prior to detecting anomalies for the aircraft using the captured data, the computer system determines a set of corrective actions in response to the captured data being outside of the set of tolerances for the valid captured data in which the set of corrective actions is performed.
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公开(公告)号：US12172269B2
公开(公告)日：2024-12-24
申请号：US17866032
申请日：2022-07-15
Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
Inventor： Hannah G. Gillespie , Daniel M. De Oliveira , Andrei V. Arevalo , Charles M. Richards , James E. Wilder , James J. Troy
Abstract: An apparatus for retaining a fastener is described. The apparatus includes a base, including a first aperture including a central axis; and a sidewall extending outward from the base and surrounding the central axis, where the sidewall is configured to hold on to a socket; an arm extending outward from the base, including a biasing mechanism connecting a first end of the arm to the base, where the biasing mechanism configured to relieve stress between the base and the arm when the arm is actuated; and a lip disposed at a second end of the arm, where the second end is at an opposite end of the arm than the first end, and where the lip is configured to retain the fastener or a wrenching element of the fastener; and a finger flange configured to actuate the arm, where the finger flange is attached to the arm.
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公开(公告)号：US11975869B2
公开(公告)日：2024-05-07
申请号：US17661623
申请日：2022-05-02
Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
Inventor： Gregory James Sweers , James J. Troy , Gary E. Georgeson
CPC classification number: B64F5/60 , B64C39/024 , B64D47/02 , G01M11/0228 , G06T7/0004 , G06V10/60 , G08G5/003 , G08G5/0069 , B64U2101/30 , G06T2207/30252
Abstract: A method includes obtaining, at an unmanned aerial vehicle, a flight plan for the unmanned aerial vehicle. The flight plan is based on an aircraft type of an aircraft to be inspected. The method also includes coordinating, with a lighting control device onboard the aircraft, activation of a particular exterior light of the aircraft based on the flight plan such that the particular exterior light activates or deactivates when a particular sensor of the one or more sensors is located (i.e., positioned and oriented) to perform a sensing operation on the particular exterior light. The method further includes performing the sensing operation on the particular exterior light using the particular sensor. The method also includes determining a functionality metric associated with the particular exterior light based on the sensing operation.
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108.发明授权公开(公告)号：US11961305B2
公开(公告)日：2024-04-16
申请号：US17469167
申请日：2021-09-08
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： Walter J. Jarecki , Gregory J. Sweers , Gary E. Georgeson , James J. Troy , Phillip R. Riste , Armando X. Membrila
IPC: G06V20/56 , B64C39/02 , G06F18/2113 , G06V20/17 , G06V20/64 , B64U101/30
CPC classification number: G06V20/56 , B64C39/024 , G06F18/2113 , G06V20/17 , G06V20/64 , B64U2101/30
Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking the location of a non-destructive inspection (NDI) scanner using scan data converted into images of a target object. Scan images are formed by aggregating successive scan strips acquired using one or two one-dimensional sensor arrays. An image processor computes a change in location of the NDI scanner relative to a previous location based on the respective positions of common features in partially overlapping scan images. The performance of the NDI scanner tracking system is enhanced by: (1) using depth and intensity filtering of the scan image data to differentiate features for improved landmark identification during real-time motion control; and (2) applying a loop-closure technique using scan image data to correct for drift in computed location. The enhancements are used to improve localization, which enables better motion control and coordinate accuracy for NDI scan data.
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公开(公告)号：US11630083B2
公开(公告)日：2023-04-18
申请号：US16229342
申请日：2018-12-21
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： Joseph Lawrence Hafenrichter , Gary E. Georgeson , James J. Troy
Abstract: Embodiments described herein utilize Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) scan data obtained during a process performed on a surface of a structure to update a location of an NDI scanner on the surface. A subsurface feature within the structure is detected based on the NDI scan data, which are correlated with pre-defined position data for the subsurface feature. A measured location of the NDI scanner on the surface is corrected based on the pre-defined position data for the subsurface feature.
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110.发明授权公开(公告)号：US11614743B2
公开(公告)日：2023-03-28
申请号：US15905299
申请日：2018-02-26
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor： James J. Troy , Gary E. Georgeson , Scott W. Lea
IPC: G05D1/02 , G01C21/00 , G01C21/20 , G01S17/93 , G01S17/42 , G05D1/00 , G06K7/14 , G06K7/10 , G06T7/70
Abstract: A method for navigating a sensor-equipped mobile platform through an through an environment to a destination, the method including: capturing a first image in a first state of illumination; capturing a second image in a second state of illumination; generating a difference image from said first image and said second image; locating an imaging target based on said difference image, said imaging target including a machine-readable code embedded therein, said machine-readable code including navigation vector data; extracting said navigation vector data from said machine-readable code; and using said extracted navigation vector data to direct the navigation of the mobile platform through the environment to a destination.
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