Linear assets inspection system
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1. ) A method for performing inspection of an asset of a linear asset infrastructure, the method including:
- a) traversing the asset with a device including a probe to perform inspection of the asset;
b) storing data on a storage device conveying inspection information derived from the probe;
c) processing the data with a computer for;
i) determining if the inspection information is indicative of an abnormality in the asset;
ii) selecting an asset defect among a set of possible asset defects on the basis of the abnormality, wherein the selected defect is a likely asset condition that is the source of the abnormality;
iii) creating for the selected defect a condition record, the condition record being indicative of the selected asset defect.
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Abstract
The invention provides a graphical user interface implemented on a computer including an information area for displaying to a user at the computer inspection status information in connection with one or more components of a linear asset infrastructure. The graphical user interface also includes a control component operable by the user at the computer to cause the graphical user interface to display additional information on the one or more components of the linear asset infrastructure.
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1. ) A method for performing inspection of an asset of a linear asset infrastructure, the method including:
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a) traversing the asset with a device including a probe to perform inspection of the asset; b) storing data on a storage device conveying inspection information derived from the probe; c) processing the data with a computer for; i) determining if the inspection information is indicative of an abnormality in the asset; ii) selecting an asset defect among a set of possible asset defects on the basis of the abnormality, wherein the selected defect is a likely asset condition that is the source of the abnormality; iii) creating for the selected defect a condition record, the condition record being indicative of the selected asset defect. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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