Solar Panel Quality Inspection and Performance Evaluation System

The invention applies the core technology of the original patent to the solar panel industry, enabling standalone evaluation of solar panel quality and performance.

The solar panel industry faces challenges in evaluating the quality and performance of solar panels. Current methods are time-consuming, expensive, and often require specialized equipment. The original patent's technology for analyzing images produced by an objective of an endoscope is adapted to address these limitations, providing a novel solution for the solar panel industry.

The system comprises a solar panel objective, an image capture system, and an image processing system. The solar panel objective is apart from the solar panel and has an optical axis. The image capture system captures a plurality of intermediate images of a formed image from the objective. The image processing system analyzes the intermediate images to identify in-focus portions of the formed image corresponding to the solar panel. The system can detect defects, evaluate performance, monitor degradation over time, and optimize installation.

The new claims introduce a novel application of the original patent's technology to the solar panel industry, providing a standalone system for evaluating solar panel quality and performance. The inventive step lies in adapting the optical component and image processing system to accommodate the unique requirements of solar panels.

Alternative embodiments may include using different types of image capture systems, such as cameras with varying resolutions or spectral sensitivities. Variations may include integrating the system with existing solar panel manufacturing or installation processes.

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the solar panel industry, enabling manufacturers and installers to improve quality control, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. The target market includes solar panel manufacturers, installers, and maintenance providers.