Acoustic micro imaging method providing improved information...

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2005-04-19

2005-04-19

Larkin, Daniel S. (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Surface and cutting edge testing

Roughness

C073S601000, C382S108000, C382S154000, C382S147000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06880387

ABSTRACT:
A method for enhancing information derived from acoustically inspected samples comprises deriving an acoustic image of a sample, and generating a visual superposition of one or more additional images. The additional images are selected from the group consisting of an optical image, a second acoustic image in a different sized field of view form said acoustic image, an infrared image, an X-ray image, and an electron beam image.

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