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.


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    Title :

    Workforce augmenting inspection device



    Publication date :

    2023-09-12


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    G01N Untersuchen oder Analysieren von Stoffen durch Bestimmen ihrer chemischen oder physikalischen Eigenschaften , INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES / B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen / G06T Bilddatenverarbeitung oder Bilddatenerzeugung allgemein , IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL / G06V



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