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Visual inspection device

US8659652B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 2012
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/10
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A visual inspection device includes a body having a support portion and a grip portion extending from the support portion. The device also includes a flexible cable having a first end portion coupled to the body and a second end portion, and a camera assembly coupled to the second end portion of the flexible cable. The camera assembly includes an image sensor operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable. The device further includes a display supported by the support portion of the body. The display is electrically connected to the flexible cable to display image date from the image sensor. The device is powered by a rechargeable battery pack removably coupled to the body.

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