公开(公告)号：US11418761B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-16

申请号：US16588896

申请日：2019-09-30

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Nicholas A. Smith ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Scott A. Powell

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/265 ,  G03B15/03 ,  G03B17/08 ,  G03B17/56 ,  G03B37/00 ,  G03B37/04 ,  G01N21/954 ,  G03B17/55

Abstract: Camera head apparatus, systems, and methods for providing wide angle/panoramic images and/or video of the interior of pipes or other cavities using multiple imaging and illumination modules are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20210278660A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-09

申请号：US17190400

申请日：2021-03-03

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Garrett A. Newby ,  Gina M. Hartman

IPC: G02B23/24

Abstract: Embodiments of video inspection systems with moveably dockable camera control units (CCUs) which may include a display are disclosed. In one embodiment, a video inspection system includes two frame elements which each have a handle. The frame elements may be moved into multiple positions and orientations relative to each other and provide a secure stand for a CCU. The CCU may be attached and detached from the frame elements. The handles may be used to carry the frame elements with or without the CCU attached. The handles may be slip resistant to provide a stable support for a CCU when the frame elements are positioned on a surface. Docking apparatus are provided to allow a CCU, tablet, pad, laptop, or smartphone to be attached to the frame elements and put in a variety of positions or orientations to make viewing convenient for a user.

公开(公告)号：US10528074B1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-07

申请号：US15811509

申请日：2017-11-13

Applicant: SeeScan Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Ray Merewether ,  Loni M. Heyenbruch ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Amos H. Jessup ,  Michael J. Martin ,  George L. Jemmott

IPC: G05G5/05 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G05G9/047

Abstract: Various finger tip controlled manual interface devices that can be used as inputs to personal computers, electromechanical systems and video game consoles utilize concentrically arranged magnets. The polarities of the magnets are oriented to provide restoration forces on a one of the magnets to bias it toward a neutral position. A magnetic sensor including a plurality of sensing elements such as Hall effect devices generates output signals representative of direction and amount of movement of the magnet that is biased to the neutral position.

公开(公告)号：US20190317239A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-17

申请号：US16382136

申请日：2019-04-11

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin

IPC: G01V3/12 ,  G01C21/32

Abstract: Methods and systems for updating digital maps by refining map feature positions and improving map position accuracy are disclosed. One embodiment includes identifying a point of interest's position data and updating the map data within a map region surrounding the point of interest.

公开(公告)号：US20190004203A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US15846102

申请日：2017-12-18

Applicant: SeeScan Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Ray Merewether ,  Stephanie M. Bench

IPC: G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/165

Abstract: Systems and methods for electronically marking, locating, and virtually displaying buried utilities are disclosed. According to one embodiment, one or more electronic marker devices may be placed below a ground surface in proximity to a buried utility, and marker device data indicative of position and/or identity of such electronic marker devices may be obtained. The obtained marker device data may be associated to the utility data and stored in a database. The stored data may thereafter be retrieved based in part on the marker device data for use in subsequent locate operations and/or for other purposes.

公开(公告)号：US10082599B1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-25

申请号：US15376576

申请日：2016-12-12

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Paul G. Stuart ,  David A. Cox ,  Ray Merewether ,  Dawn E. Shaffer ,  Ryan B. Levin ,  Michael J. Martin

IPC: G01V3/08 ,  G01V11/00 ,  G01V3/165 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01V3/12

CPC classification number: G01V11/00 ,  G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01V3/165

Abstract: Portable locators for detecting a buried object based on sensing electromagnetic emissions therefrom is disclosed. A portable locator may include a magnetic field sensor array and associated processing circuitry as well as a camera and image or video processing circuitry to process images or video received from the camera.

公开(公告)号：US20180252834A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-06

申请号：US15681409

申请日：2017-08-20

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  David A. Cox ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Ray Merewether ,  Amos H. Jessup

IPC: G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G01V3/165

CPC classification number: G01V3/10 ,  G01B7/26 ,  G01V3/15 ,  G01V3/165

Abstract: Systems for locating buried or hidden utilities including a portable locator and associated portable transmitter are disclosed. The portable locator may include a magnetic field measurement module for determining a current signal in the buried utility based on a received magnetic field, and a receiver module for receiving data from the portable transmitter. The portable transmitter may include a data transmitter module for sending information associated with a current signal provided to the buried utility to the portable receiver module.

公开(公告)号：US09638824B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US13676989

申请日：2012-11-14

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Ray Merewether ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Ryan B. Levin

IPC: G01V3/10 ,  G01V3/08

CPC classification number: G01V3/107 ,  G01V3/08

Abstract: Buried object locators including an omnidirectional antenna array and a quad gradient array are disclosed. A locator display may include information associated with a buried object based on both omnidirectional antenna array signals and quad gradient antenna array signals.

公开(公告)号：US12152717B1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-26

申请号：US18539265

申请日：2023-12-14

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Alexander L. Warren ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Mark S. Olsson ,  Steven C. Tietsworth

IPC: H02G1/08 ,  E03F7/00 ,  E03F9/00 ,  F16L55/30 ,  F16L55/46 ,  F16L101/12 ,  F16L101/30

Abstract: Cable handling devices, methods and systems are provided for securing and deploying, or retracting, one or more cables or hoses into or out of a pipe or cavity allowing inspection of the pipe or cavity. The cables and/or hoses may be coupled and moved together, or decoupled enabling them to be moved independently. A hand-held device with a housing for at least partially enclosing one or more cables or hoses, at least one coupling mechanism integrally attached to the housing, and a coupling control for coupling and decoupling the one or more cables or hoses may be provided. One or more of the cables may be connected to a camera disposed at the distal end of a cable thereby facilitating inspection of the pipe or cavity. Tools such as cutting devices or a jetter may be provided at the end of the one or more cables and/or hoses.

公开(公告)号：US11842474B1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-12

申请号：US17478625

申请日：2021-09-17

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Ray Merewether ,  Stephanie M. Bench ,  Tran Nguyen

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  G02B23/24 ,  G03B37/00 ,  G01N21/954 ,  H04N23/50 ,  H04N23/51 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/63 ,  H04N23/661

CPC classification number: G06T7/0004 ,  G01N21/954 ,  G02B23/2484 ,  G03B37/005 ,  H04N23/50 ,  H04N23/51 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/633 ,  H04N23/661 ,  G01N2021/9542 ,  H04N23/555

Abstract: Pipe inspection systems are disclosed. In one embodiment a pipe inspection system includes a camera head, a push-cable, a cable storage drum, and a wireless transmitter configured to automatically capture images or video frames and transmit them to an external device.