Method and apparatus for automatic corrosion detection via video capture
US7822273B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30156
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In order to prevent human injury during the inspection of tanks carrying caustic material this device has been created which will allow a tank to be inspected remotely. A camera is used to take an image of the tank surface and software is incorporated into the method that will analyze the surface of the tank for certain corrosion characteristics. This data is complied in an easily readable for the operator.
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