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An asset information collection device can be used during inspections of assets in a processing, production, or other system. The asset information collection device includes at least one image capture unit configured to capture images of assets, such as a video capture unit and a photo capture unit

An asset information collection device can be used during inspections of assets in a processing, production, or other system. The asset information collection device includes at least one image capture unit configured to capture images of assets, such as a video capture unit and a photo capture unit. The asset information collection device also includes a sound capture unit configured to capture audio information associated with the assets, such as oral notes made by an inspector. The asset information collection device further includes a controller configured to associate the captured images and audio information with particular ones of the assets. In addition, the asset information collection device includes at least one interface, such as a wireless transceiver, configured to wirelessly transmit the captured images and audio information and information identifying the associations to an external destination.

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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus comprising:at least one image capture unit configured to capture images of assets;a sound capture unit configured to capture audio information associated with the assets;a controller configured to associate the captured images and audio information with particular

What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus comprising:at least one image capture unit configured to capture images of assets;a sound capture unit configured to capture audio information associated with the assets;a controller configured to associate the captured images and audio information with particular ones of the assets; andat least one interface configured to wirelessly transmit (i) the captured images and audio information and (ii) information identifying the associations of the captured images and audio information with the particular assets, wherein the captured images and audio information are used by at least one data server to remotely identify at least one characteristic or problem associated with the assets;wherein the at least one interface is further configured to receive radio frequency identification (RFID) information from asset tags identifying the particular assets.