Self-grounding transmitting portable camera controller for use with pipe inspection system
US9769366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/555
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portable camera controller for use with a pipe inspection system is disclosed. The controller may include an onboard display, USB ports, wireless capability, and a built-in transmitter for energizing a pipe-inspection cable for tracing purposes. The camera controller may be configured to support auto-logging and automatic report generation of pipe inspection operations and associated locating operations. The camera controller may be self-grounding using conductive and/or capacitive grounding circuits and an associated transmitter may be used without a separate grounding stake through use of the conductive and/or capacitive grounding circuits.
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