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US 10,371,305 B1Granted
Dockable tripodal camera control unit
AssigneeSeescan, Inc.
InventorsMark S. Olsson, Dawn E Shaffer, Eric M. Chapman, Jesse O. Casares
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Abstract
Pipe inspection systems including cameras and camera control units (CCU) are disclosed. A CCU may include a switching circuit for automatically controlling power to elements of the CCU in response to movement of a display cover. A display of the CCU may display captured images and/or video, which may be integrated with data provided by a buried object locator or other device. The CCU may include a retractable kickstand assembly and a stowable handle, which may be removably attached to a cable storage reel.
Claims20
A pipe inspection system, comprising:
- a digitally self-leveling video inspection camera including electronics for rotating a camera image or video digitally to a reference orientation;
- a push-cable including a plurality of conductors electrically coupled to the camera at a distal end;
- a cable reel for storing the push-cable;
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- a camera control unit (CCU) electrically coupled to the plurality of conductors at a proximal end, the camera control unit including:
- a body having a handle and a tripodal support structure;
- a docking mechanism for removably coupling the body to the cable reel;
- one or more electronic circuits for controlling operation of components of the CCU;
- a display;
- a display cover;
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- a switching circuit configured to provide selective power control of the one or more electronic circuits responsive to an opening or closing of the display cover.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.