Measurement device for electrical installations and related methods
US9716843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N25/21
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are disclosed for measurement devices and methods to obtain various physical and/or electrical parameters in an integrated manner. For example, a measurement device may include a housing, an optical emitter, a sensor, a distance measurement circuit, a length measurement circuit, an electrical meter circuit, a display, an infrared imaging module, and/or a non-thermal imaging module. The device may be conveniently carried and utilized by users to perform a series of distance measurements, wire length measurements, electrical parameter measurements, and/or fault inspections, in an integrated manner without using multiple different devices. In one example, electricians may utilize the device to perform installation of electrical wires and/or other tasks at various locations (e.g., electrical work sites). In another example, electricians may utilize the device to view a thermal image of one or more scenes at such locations for locating potential electrical faults.
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