Graphical representation of enclosed inspection area
US7889980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45233
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for generating a visual representation may include an elongated flexible member adapted to be removably inserted into an enclosure; a dispensing mechanism operable to selectively dispense and retract the elongated flexible member; a counter configured to determine an amount of the elongated flexible member dispensed by the dispensing mechanism; a controller configured to receive the amount of the elongated flexible member dispensed from the counter and determine a rate at which the elongated flexible member is dispensed; and a display in data communication with the controller. The controller causes the rate at which the flexible member is dispensed to be displayed in relation to a visual representation of the enclosure on the display.
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