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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 12, 2023
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2021
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, MD (US);
Christopher Lee Colaw, Fort Worth, TX (US);
Spencer Tull Meyer, Fort Worth, TX (US);
Alexander McLean Tramm, Fort Worth, TX (US);
Jean-Pierre Njock, II, Fort Worth, TX (US);
Andrew Timothy Modjeski, Fort Worth, TX (US);
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, MD (US);
Abstract
In one embodiment, systems and methods include using a workforce augmenting inspection device ('WAND') to measure a parameter of an aircraft. The WAND comprises a body, wherein the body comprises one or more buttons configured to actuate the WAND to perform one or more functions. The WAND further comprises a head comprising a camera and a light source, wherein the light source is disposed around the camera operable to produce light in conjunction with operation of the camera, wherein the camera is operable to capture an image within a scope of view of the camera. The WAND further comprises a standoff wheel, wherein the standoff wheel is operable to rotate independently of the head. The WAND further comprises a power source operable to provide power to the WAND, wherein the power source comprises a controller configured to actuate the head, camera, and light source.