Secure recordation for inspection systems and methods
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1. An infrared camera system comprising:
- an infrared camera adapted to capture image data of a target; and
a processor adapted to provide a signature for the image data and associated information, wherein the associated information provides at least one of a location of the infrared camera, an orientation of the infrared camera, operator information of the infrared camera, a time of the image data capture, a date of the image data capture, camera settings, and target information.
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Abstract
In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention, a portable inspection system is configured to capture inspection data, such as for example an infrared image. The inspection data is securely recorded (e.g., with an encryption algorithm) along with associated information, which may include for example date, time, system settings, operator identification, and location.
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1. An infrared camera system comprising:
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an infrared camera adapted to capture image data of a target; and
a processor adapted to provide a signature for the image data and associated information, wherein the associated information provides at least one of a location of the infrared camera, an orientation of the infrared camera, operator information of the infrared camera, a time of the image data capture, a date of the image data capture, camera settings, and target information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A portable inspection system comprising:
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means for inspecting a target to obtain inspection data;
means for obtaining a first set of information associated with the inspection data, wherein the first set of information comprises at least one of a setting of the inspecting means, a location of the inspecting means, an orientation of the inspecting means, operator information of the inspecting means, a time of obtaining the inspection data, a date of obtaining the inspection data, and target information; and
means for generating a signature for the inspection data and the first set of information associated with the inspection data. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of securely recording inspection data within a portable inspection system, the method comprising:
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inspecting a target with the inspection system to obtain inspection data;
determining at least one of target information and a location of the inspection system during the inspecting operation;
determining a time and a date for the inspecting operation; and
securing the inspection data, the time, the date, and at least one of the location and the target information within the inspection system with an encryption algorithm. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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