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Seescan, Inc.

Michael P Nichols

Alexander Logan Warren

Mark S Olsson

Michael J Martin

Systems and methods for annotating, also known as tagging, visually identifiable objects using natural language (i.e. spoken voice) are provided. More specifically, but not exclusively, this disclosure relates to systems and methods for tagging identified objects related to underground utilities and assets, and communication systems. Once tagged, data representing identified objects can be stored, transmitted, and/or mapped. In an exemplary embodiment, a utility service worker or other personnel may walk or drive around an area of interest using utility locating equipment or systems to collect data. As data is being collected, the user may visually identify utility related or other items using a laser pointer, and then use their voice to tag items of interest. A headset including a microphone may be provided for capturing the user's voice. Hardware and/or software may be provided for processing tagged items, and relating them to a specific location, and/or utility asset.

Natural voice utility asset annotation system

The application discloses various systems and methods for generating and utilizing computer animation transition methods and systems in the leveling of a video to an upright, earth normal orientation which may be used in pipe inspections. Such computer animation transitions may be generated from a single inspection image at one time in the inspection video or from subsequent inspection images at different times and points in space in the inspection video. Some leveling methods may include rotating a square GL surface in ninety degree increments that includes one or more computer animation transition. Other leveling methods may also include rotating a three dimensional GL surface that is shaped to match the shape of the pipe that includes one or more. Further methods may include rotating a GL surface that is a regular polygon in shape that includes one or more computer animation transition.

Systems and methods for inspection animation

An omnidirectional torpedo level composed of non-ferrous material has a central web and parallel side flanges defining a torpedo level geometry. The central web and side flanges define windows within which are mounted vertical and horizontal tubular spirit level elements that permit selective orientation of the side flanges to determine when surfaces being engaged by the side flanges are either vertically or horizontally oriented. A rotary protractor is mounted to the central web and contains a spirit level tube for accurate positioning of the side flanges with respect to the selected angle of the protractor. Magnet members are mounted to one or both of the side flanges and serve to support the level device in hands-off relation when in contact with ferrous metal objects. A circular omnidirectional level enlargement is provided at the upper end portion of the level body and provides for support of a circular omnidirectional level device having a circular lens marked with circular positioning indicia. Liquid and air within the circular omnidirectional level device form an orientation bubble which is aligned with the circular indicia to confirm vertical alignment of the reference surfaces with respect to 'x' and 'y' axes.

Omnidirectional torpedo level having magnetic mounts and adjustable protractor

A light attachment (10) for fitting over a thermostat (T) includes a mounting flange (14) fitting behind the thermostat (T) and clamped by the thermostat (T) against the wall (W). Flange (14) includes a holder (50) extending above the top of the thermostat (T) for advertising indicia on a card (62) within a transparent cover (58) over holder (50). The advertising indicia on the card (62) within cover (58) may, for example, contain information concerning a serviceman and a telephone number. A lamp (40) for illuminating the thermostat (T) is mounted on the end of an inturned end portion (34) of a pivotally mounted telescoping arm (30). The lamp (40) may be positioned at a desired location for illuminating thermostat (T) by pivoting of the arm (30) and rotation of a hood (42) over the lamp (40). Hood (42) includes an opening (44) for directing the light to a predetermined position on the thermostat (T).

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Temecula, CA, United States of America

Michael P Nichols