Patent ID: 8687641
Filing Date: 2014-04-01
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for automated conversion and delivery of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) images, comprising: storing a plurality of NDE images, metadata associated with the plurality of NDE images, converted NDE images, a plurality of standardized format specifications for a plurality of destination devices and services, and a plurality of message templates; receiving a NDE image file via a communications interface, the NDE image file comprising NDE data and metadata, the NDE data having a NDE data format; determining whether the NDE data includes NDE image data; obtaining an output destination type from the NDE image file metadata received via the communications interface, wherein the output destination type is associated with at least one destination identified in the NDE image file metadata where the NDE image data is to be transmitted; correlating the output destination type with one or more of the plurality of standardized format specifications and with one or more of the plurality of message templates; converting the NDE data format associated with the NDE data based on the standardized format specifications that correlate with the output destination type; and assembling at least one output message that includes the converted NDE data based on the message templates that correlate with the output destination type; and transmitting the output message to the at least one destination via the communication interface.