# US 2018/0027183 A1 · Wireless battery-less mini camera and system for interior inspection of closed spaces > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2018/0027183 A1 - Document ID: US20180027183A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/651,567 - Filed: 2017-07-17 - Published: 2018-01-25 - Earliest claimed: 2016-07-20 - Assignees: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation - Applicants: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation - Inventors: Carl A. Palmer; Ronald Moffatt; Cody M. Ture; Craig D. Reed - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180027183A1 ## CPC - H04N 23/65: Control of camera operation in relation to power supply - B64D 47/08: Arrangements of cameras - B64F 5/60: Testing or inspecting aircraft components or systems - G03B 15/03: Combinations of cameras with lighting apparatus; Flash units - G03B 17/02: Bodies - G03B 17/38: Releasing-devices separate from shutter (integral with shutter G03B9/08) - H04N 23/56: provided with illuminating means - H04N 23/57: Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices - H04N 23/90: Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums - B64C 1/1446: {Inspection hatches (for engine cowls B64D29/08)} - B64C 27/06: with single rotor - G03B 15/006: {Apparatus mounted on flying objects} - G03B 15/05: Combinations of cameras with electronic flash apparatus; Electronic flash units - G03B 2206/00: Systems for exchange of information between different pieces of apparatus, e.g. for exchanging trimming information, for photo finishing - G03B 2217/007: Details of energy supply or management - H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - B64D: EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT - B64F: GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT; DESIGNING, MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLING, CLEANING, MAINTAINING OR REPAIRING AIRCRAFT, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; HANDLING, TRANSPORTING, TESTING OR INSPECTING AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - G03B: APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR (optical parts of such apparatus G02B; photosensitive materials or processes for photographic purposes G03C; apparatus for processing exposed photographic materials G03D) - B64C: AEROPLANES; HELICOPTERS ## Abstract An integrated inspection system including at least one surface defining an enclosed space, at least one camera mounted in the enclosed space, and an interrogator device operatively coupled to the at least one camera. The interrogator device provides power to and receives images from the camera. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An integrated inspection system comprising: at least one surface defining an enclosed space; at least one camera mounted in the enclosed space; and an interrogator device operatively coupled to the at least one camera, the interrogator device providing power to and receiving images from the camera. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The integrated inspection system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one camera includes an energy storage device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The integrated inspection system according to claim 2, wherein the energy storage device comprises a capacitor. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The integrated inspection system according to claim 2, wherein the interrogator device includes a charging controller operable to wirelessly charge the energy storage device. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The integrated inspection system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one camera includes a memory device and the interrogator device includes a memory unit. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The integrated inspection system according to claim 5, wherein interrogator device includes a transfer controller operable to wirelessly transfer images from the memory device to the memory unit of the interrogator device. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The integrated inspection system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one camera includes a communication port mounted to the surface and exposed outside the enclosed space, the interrogator device being selectively connectable to the camera through the communication port. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The integrated inspection system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one camera includes at least one flash device. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The integrated inspection system according to claim 1, wherein the camera includes a first face and a second face extending at an angle relative to the first face, the first face including at least one first lens and the second face including at least one second lens, the camera being operable to capture a first image of the enclosed space through the at least one first lens and a second image of the enclosed space through the at least one second lens. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The integrated inspection system according to claim 9, wherein the first face includes at least one first flash device and the second face includes at least one second flash device. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The integrated inspection system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one camera includes a first camera and a second camera operatively connected to the first camera, the second camera being operable to operatively communicate with the interrogator device through the first camera. ### Claim 12 A method of capturing images of an enclosed space comprising: positioning an interrogator device on a first surface of a surface proximate to a camera mounted to a second, opposing surface of the surface; charging an energy storage device in the camera through the surface; capturing an image of the enclosed space; and transferring the image to the interrogator device. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: discharging the energy storage device. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13, wherein discharging the energy storage device includes activating a flash device on the camera. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein capturing the image includes activating one or more flash devices on the camera.