Patent Document ID: 20040160600
Application ID: 10369330
Patent Status: 0

Claim One:
1. A process for maintaining an area using a non-invasive inspection device, said inspection device comprising at least: an imaging system having an adjustable field of view and an imaging device for transmitting an electrical signal corresponding to an area within said field of view; a portable support system operatively connected to said imaging system and adapted to provide functional support to said imaging system; and a positioning system connected to said imaging system and adapted for moving said imaging system independently of said portable support system; said process comprising: (a) positioning said imaging system independently of said support system such that a target area is in said field of view while at a first magnification level; (b) imaging a said target area at a second magnification level greater than the first magnification level; (c) outputting an image of said target area; (d) evaluating said image to determine whether said target area is acceptable or whether an invasive procedure needs to be performed; and (e) performing said invasive procedure on said target area if needed.