Image analysis – Applications – Manufacturing or product inspection
Reexamination Certificate
2004-10-08
2009-02-10
Mariam, Daniel G (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Manufacturing or product inspection
Reexamination Certificate
active
07489811
ABSTRACT:
An optical inspection system is for visually inspecting the blades of a turbine at turning gear operation. The inspection system includes an imager for capturing images of the blades, an optical passage coupled to the imager and structured to provide maximum viewing area of the blades through an inspection port in the turbine and an illuminating assembly adapted to illuminate the blades while the imager captures images thereof. A method wherein the captured blade images are inspected for blade defects, is also disclosed.
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Brummel Hans-Gerd Johann
Landi William Alexander
Lemieux Dennis
Masticola Stephen Price
Twerdochlib Michael
Mariam Daniel G
Siemens Energy Inc.
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