Enables handheld visual inspections using IBM Model Builder or IBM Maximo® Visual Inspection to run Core ML models on the iPhone or iPad
Real‑time inspections
IBM Inspector Portable is a native iOS or iPadOS mobile app that uses the capabilities of IBM Model Builder for Vision or IBM Maximo Visual Inspection to run Core ML models on iPhone or iPad. This process enables handheld visual inspections.
The app also introduces inspection procedures, which allow users to conduct multiple inspections as a sequence of guided steps. These procedures can be easily created in the IBM Inspection Workbench companion app running on an iPad.
Empowers individuals to act in real time to determine whether defects, damage or other anomalies exist—even offline using Core ML models running on iPhone or iPad.
Delivers Core ML computer vision models simultaneously to extensive workforces using 5G allowing users to perform inspections and stream results in real time.
Performs multiple inspections in a sequential order as part of a procedure.
Commences a procedure manually by entering a unique reference, scanning a bar code or using optical character recognition (OCR).
Enables continuous inspections through external system triggers that initiate procedures using MQ Telemetry Transport (MQTT).
Provides users with the capability to monitor their progress through a summary view of all pass or fail results for each step of the procedure.
Features
- Perform rapid identification
- Capture in real time
- Advanced features
Perform rapid identification of anomalies and defects
The IBM Inspector Portable app uses complex computer vision models that are developed on IBM Model Builder for Vision or IBM Maximo Visual Inspection. These models enable the rapid identification of anomalies and defects by capturing images using an iPhone or iPad. IBM Inspector Portable also enables local inferencing on-device without requiring network connectivity.
Capture photos and perform inferencing in real time
IBM Inspector Portable extends the value of IBM’s security-rich computer vision model training and implementation environment by using the integrated cameras available on an iPhone or iPad to capture photos and perform inferencing in near real-time. Configurable business rules can be applied to determine whether subsequent action is required—and viewed on an integrated dashboard.
Take advantage of advanced features of iPhone or iPad
IBM Inspector Portable is uniquely designed to take advantage of the advanced features of iOS or iPadOS devices, including the integrated high-resolution camera to capture images for training and running visual models. Also, it offers multiple connectivity options (Wi-Fi, 5G, LTE, Bluetooth and Ethernet with external adapters) that permit flexibility in how inspections can be deployed.
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Pricing
IBM Inspector Portable app is available for download from the Apple App Store on any device that is running iOS 14 or later. The app can be licensed for use through Passport Advantage with an order for IBM Services Software Inspector Portable or IBM Services Software Inspector Portable with MQTT. Ordering this app through Passport Advantage provides entitlement for a license and support of the app.
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