18358950. INSPECTION DEVICE AND INSPECTION METHOD simplified abstract (Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)

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INSPECTION DEVICE AND INSPECTION METHOD

Organization Name

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Yasuhiro Okuno of Tokyo (JP)

Sukeyuki Shinotsuka of Tokyo (JP)

Shoji Matsuda of Tokyo (JP)

Shunsuke Torigai of Tokyo (JP)

Yosuke Tanaka of Tokyo (JP)

Daiki Kurei of Tokyo (JP)

Koki Isobe of Tokyo (JP)

Kotaro Nakamoto of Tokyo (JP)

INSPECTION DEVICE AND INSPECTION METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18358950 titled 'INSPECTION DEVICE AND INSPECTION METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The inspection device described in the abstract is a tool designed to assist inspectors in examining vehicles by capturing images of specific portions for inspection.

  • The main body portion of the device is meant to be held by the inspector during the inspection process.
  • The camera portion is located on the main body and is used to capture images of the inspected portion of the vehicle.
  • The guiding portion helps direct the camera towards the inspector, ensuring that the images obtained are suitable for inspection.

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in various industries such as automotive, manufacturing, and quality control for inspecting vehicles and other products.

Problems Solved

This device helps inspectors efficiently capture images of vehicle components for inspection, reducing the time and effort required for manual inspections.

Benefits

The device improves the accuracy and consistency of inspections by providing clear images of the inspected portions, leading to better decision-making based on the inspection results.

Potential Commercial Applications

  • "Enhancing Vehicle Inspection Process with Innovative Device"

Possible Prior Art

There may be similar inspection devices used in industries such as automotive manufacturing or quality control, but specific prior art is not provided in the abstract.

Unanswered Questions

How does the guiding portion ensure the camera captures the inspected portion accurately?

The guiding portion likely uses sensors or markers to align the camera with the inspector's view, but the specific mechanism is not detailed in the abstract.

What types of vehicles or products can be inspected using this device?

The abstract mentions vehicles, but it is unclear if the device can be adapted for inspecting other types of products or components.


Original Abstract Submitted

An inspection device and an inspection method are provided. The inspection device includes: a main body portion, configured to be held by an inspector; a camera portion, disposed on the main body portion and configured to capture an inspected portion of a vehicle; and a guiding portion, configured to guide a camera direction of the camera portion to the inspector, so that an image obtained through the camera portion becomes a prescribed image suitable for inspection.