Abstract: A method of conducting asset inspections is presented. Data models describe characteristics of one or more assets from which a description of actual assets are built. Multiple customized inspection surveys directed toward the assets can be created from a single data model. Inspection surveys identify inspection point where inspection data and validation information is collected. Validation information is used to validate an inspection has been conducted or conducted properly. Furthermore asset histories can be created for data mining trends or correlations of the asset with respect to other data.

Abstract: The integration of micro-optical elements on a semiconductor substrate, particularly elements, such as glass-material optical components, such as lenses, beam splitters, mirrors and polarizing elements. A micro-optical device comprising a silicon substrate, and at least one glass-material micro-optical element mounted on the substrate. The device also includes a glass-material stand, for example, a grass frit, interposed between the micro-optical element and substrate. The stand is fuse-bonded to both the substrate and the micro-optical element. The substrate has, within a groove, a recess bounded by one or more walls, and the stand is dimensioned to fit within the recess and be positioned by one or more walls of the recess.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the integration of micro-optical elements (16) on a semiconductor substrate (2), particularly elements such as glass-material optical components such as lenses (16), beam splitters, mirrors and polarising elements. A micro-optical device (100), comprises a silicon substrate (2), and at least one glass-material micro-optical element (16) mounted on said substrate (2). The device (100) also includes a glass-material stand (30), for example a glass frit, interposed between the micro-optical element (16) and substrate (2). The stand (30) is fuse-bonded to both the substrate (2) and the micro-optical element (16). The substrate (2) has within a groove (13) a recess bounded by one or more walls, and the stand (30) is dimensioned to fit within the recess and be positioned by one or more walls of the recess.