Remote inspection apparatus for vehicles
First Claim
1. A remote inspection apparatus for inspecting a stopped vehicle from a second vehicle comprising:
- a longitudinally extendable boom mounted to the second vehicle;
an imaging device positioned at the distal end of the boom;
a display device in the second vehicle connected to the imaging device; and
a controller for the extendable boom arranged to permit an operator positioned in the second vehicle to aim the imaging device into the stopped vehicle to allow the operator to inspect the interior of the stopped vehicle on the display device.
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Abstract
A remote inspection apparatus for inspecting a stopped vehicle from a second vehicle including a boom extendable in a generally horizontal direction mounted to the second vehicle having an articulated distal surveillance end. The surveillance end can include a plurality of surveillance devices selected from a group including an imaging device and one or more lights, audio communication equipment including a microphone and speaker, a fingerprint scanner, an explosives detector, a controlled substance detector and a canister. A controller including a display device can be provided for the extendable boom arranged to permit an operator positioned in the second vehicle operate the extendable boom, the articulated distal surveillance end portion and the plurality of surveillance devices to allow the operator to maneuver and control operation of the surveillance devices.
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15 Claims
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1. A remote inspection apparatus for inspecting a stopped vehicle from a second vehicle comprising:
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a longitudinally extendable boom mounted to the second vehicle;
an imaging device positioned at the distal end of the boom;
a display device in the second vehicle connected to the imaging device; and
a controller for the extendable boom arranged to permit an operator positioned in the second vehicle to aim the imaging device into the stopped vehicle to allow the operator to inspect the interior of the stopped vehicle on the display device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A remote inspection apparatus for inspecting a stopped vehicle from a second vehicle comprising:
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a boom extendable in a generally horizontal direction mounted to the second vehicle having an articulated distal surveillance end;
a plurality of surveillance devices positioned in the surveillance end selected from a group including an imaging device and one or more lights, audio communication equipment including a microphone and speaker, a fingerprint scanner, an explosives detector, a controlled substance detector and a canister;
a controller for the extendable boom arranged to permit an operator positioned in the second vehicle operate the extendable boom, the articulated distal surveillance end portion and the plurality of surveillance devices to allow the operator to maneuver and control operation of the surveillance devices; and
a display device in the second vehicle connected to the controller to allow the operator to inspect the interior of the stopped vehicle on the display device and communicate with the occupant(s) of the stopped vehicle via the audio communication equipment. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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