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Non-destructive inspection system with flexible display and associated method

  • US 7,478,569 B2
  • Filed: 12/02/2005
  • Issued: 01/20/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for inspecting a structure comprising:

  • a sensor assembly comprising a flexible sheet of material and at least one sensor attached thereto;

    a data system in communication with the sensor assembly and configured to provide information indicative of a defect in the structure, wherein the information comprises information indicative of at least one of a crack, corrosion, a discontinuity, a void, porosity, a disbond, or delamination;

    a flexible display positioned proximate to the structure and in communication with the data system such that the flexible display is configured to display an image indicative of the defect in the structure based on the information provided by the data system, wherein the flexible display is configured to display the image while being positioned adjacent to the sensor assembly; and

    a suction mount configured to be coupled to the structure, wherein the flexible display is configured to scroll in and out of the suction mount.

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