Portable multi-function inspection systems and methods
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1. An inspection system comprising:
- an infrared detector adapted to capture infrared image data of an electrical component;
a laser rangefinder adapted to provide a distance measurement to the electrical component;
a display adapted to display the infrared image data of the electrical component and the distance measurement to the electrical component, wherein the distance measurement on the display provides a safe distance perimeter indication from the electrical component for a user of the inspection system, with the safe distance perimeter indication comprising a color-coded warning for a degree of hazard to the user'"'"'s safety;
a data entry device adapted to allow an operator to enter information into the inspection system;
a memory adapted to store the infrared image data, the distance measurement, and the information provided via the data entry device, wherein the memory further stores at least one equation for performing computations based on temperature and electrical load measurements; and
a processor, coupled to the memory, the display, the infrared detector, the laser rangefinder, and the data entry device, adapted to execute the at least one equation and generate a result based on at least one temperature measurement derived from the infrared image data, at least one electrical load measurement stored in the memory, and a load correction factor having values ranging approximately between 1.0 to 1.9.
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Abstract
In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present invention, a portable inspection system is disclosed to capture inspection data, such as for example an infrared image, sound information, and/or electrical measurement information. The inspection data may be 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 inspection system comprising:
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an infrared detector adapted to capture infrared image data of an electrical component; a laser rangefinder adapted to provide a distance measurement to the electrical component; a display adapted to display the infrared image data of the electrical component and the distance measurement to the electrical component, wherein the distance measurement on the display provides a safe distance perimeter indication from the electrical component for a user of the inspection system, with the safe distance perimeter indication comprising a color-coded warning for a degree of hazard to the user'"'"'s safety; a data entry device adapted to allow an operator to enter information into the inspection system; a memory adapted to store the infrared image data, the distance measurement, and the information provided via the data entry device, wherein the memory further stores at least one equation for performing computations based on temperature and electrical load measurements; and a processor, coupled to the memory, the display, the infrared detector, the laser rangefinder, and the data entry device, adapted to execute the at least one equation and generate a result based on at least one temperature measurement derived from the infrared image data, at least one electrical load measurement stored in the memory, and a load correction factor having values ranging approximately between 1.0 to 1.9. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A portable inspection system comprising:
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means for receiving infrared image data from an electrical component;
means for determining a distance to the electrical component;means for displaying the infrared image data of the electrical component and the distance to the electrical component; means for warning an operator of the portable inspection system if the distance from the determining means is less than a minimum distance value, wherein the warning comprises a color-coded light on the displaying means based on a degree of hazard to the operator'"'"'s safety; means for entering information into the inspection system; means for storing the infrared image data, the information, the distance, and at least one equation for temperature and electrical load measurements; means for generating a result based on the at least one equation, at least one temperature measurement based on the infrared image data, at least one electrical load measurement provided to the storing means, and a load correction factor having values between 1.0 and 1.9; and means for obtaining a first set of information associated with the infrared image data, wherein the first set of information comprises a setting of the inspection system, a time of obtaining the infrared image data, a date of obtaining the infrared image data, and at least one of a location of the inspection system, operator information of the inspection system, and identification information associated with the electrical component. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of inspecting an electrical device with a portable inspection system, the method comprising:
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receiving infrared image data from the electrical device; determining a distance to the electrical device; displaying the infrared image data of the electrical device and the distance to the electrical device with the inspection system; warning an operator of the portable inspection system if the distance from the determining is less than a minimum distance value, wherein the warning comprises displaying a color-coded light based on a degree of hazard to the operator'"'"'s safety; determining a temperature measurement based on the infrared image data; determining an electrical load measurement; storing at least one equation along with the electrical load measurement, the distance, the minimum distance value, and the temperature measurement within the inspection system; and generating a result based on the at least one equation, the electrical load measurement, the temperature measurement, and a load correction factor having values approximately between 1.0 and 1.9 to provide at least one of an expected temperature and an allowable electrical load. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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