Measuring and testing – Vibration – By mechanical waves
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-02
2010-12-28
Surin, J M Saint (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Vibration
By mechanical waves
C073S625000, C073S628000, C600S426000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07856882
ABSTRACT:
A system for mapping a condition of a structure that includes a plurality of support members covered by a wall is disclosed and includes a computer processor having a memory, a two-dimensional model of the structure stored in the memory and a three-dimensional model generator operatively associated with the computer. A density sensor that includes an ultrasonic transducer is operatively connected to the computer processor and provided with an ultra wideband transmitter. A position locating system is provided for determining the position of the ultra wideband transmitter, and hence the density sensor, in a frame of reference and communicating the position to the computer processor which displays indications of density on a three-dimensional model of the structure. A method for mapping a condition of a structure is also disclosed.
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