Inspection system and method

Details Inspection system and method Inspection system and method

2009-01-21

2011-11-08

Stafira, Michael P (Department: 2886)

Optics: measuring and testing

Inspection of flaws or impurities

Bore inspection

Reexamination Certificate

active

08054459

ABSTRACT:
A method of inspecting a lateral pipe extending from a manhole, said method comprising: (a) inserting an imaging head into said manhole using a positioning system, said imaging head connected to an elongated member and comprising an imaging device adapted to convert an image to an image signal, a lens optically coupled to said imaging device, and at least one lamp suitable for projecting a light beam, said lamp having a beam that is adjustable to enable said beam to move relative said imaging device; (b) imaging a target located within said lateral pipe; (c) holding said imaging device essentially steady while imaging said target and adjusting said beam to adjust the illumination of said target.

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