公开(公告)号：US20250028073A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-23

申请号：US18774758

申请日：2024-07-16

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Ryan B. Levin ,  Alexander L. Warren ,  Garrett A. Newby

IPC: G01V11/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/04 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N23/69

Abstract: Methods for mapping utility lines and identifying and tagging assets relating to utility lines as well as a smartphone mounting apparatus are disclosed. The smartphone mounting apparatus may couple to a utility locator device in a known position and orientation for use in tagging assets in a utility locating operation. Such assets along the ground surface may be captured by the camera(s) of the smartphone and/or cameras of the utility locator device and the resulting still images and/or video may be correlated with geolocation data of the tagged asset. Further, methods using Deep Learning/artificial intelligence are included to recognize patterns and make predictions related to underground utilities including utility line type classification.

公开(公告)号：US12153205B1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-26

申请号：US18121547

申请日：2023-03-14

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：US11651514B1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-16

申请号：US15936250

申请日：2018-03-26

Applicant: SeeScan, Inc.

Inventor： Mark S. Olsson ,  Scott A. Powell ,  Nicholas A. Smith ,  Ryan B. Levin ,  Thomas R. Kok ,  Michael J. Martin ,  Garrett A. Newby

IPC: G06T7/73 ,  G01V3/165 ,  G01C11/08 ,  G01C11/02 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G06T7/292 ,  G06T7/246

CPC classification number: G06T7/74 ,  G01B11/002 ,  G01C11/02 ,  G01C11/08 ,  G01V3/165 ,  G06T7/248 ,  G06T7/292 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  H04N5/2258 ,  G06T2207/10021 ,  G06T2207/30181 ,  G06T2207/30184 ,  G06T2207/30244

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed for tracking movement over the ground or other surfaces using two or more spaced apart cameras and an associated processing element to detect ground features in images from the cameras and determine tracking parameters based on the position of the detected ground features in the images.

公开(公告)号：US11614613B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-28

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：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.