Patent ID: 9234740
Filing Date: 2016-01-12
CPC Classification: G01B

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus comprising: a matrix of lasers, wherein the lasers of the matrix are arranged in rows and columns, the matrix including at least four lasers, the matrix being configured to generate beams of coherent light in an area on a surface of an object, and wherein a number of speckle patterns in light reflected from the surface of the object form in response to the beams of coherent light in the area; a support structure for the matrix; a camera system configured to generate images of the area, in which the number of speckle patterns are present in the images; wherein the object is inspected via the apparatus; wherein the support structure has a first side and a second side; wherein the support structure has a first flange and a second flange; wherein a plurality of wheels that are not motorized are connected to the first flange and the second flange; wherein movement of support structure is provided by a robotic arm; wherein the matrix of lasers is associated with the second side of the support structure; and wherein the camera system is positioned to generate images through optics located on the second side of the support structure.