A handheld metrology imaging system and method. In one embodiment, the
device may comprise an imaging portion, a display portion, a signal
processing and control portion, an image capture activation element and a
user interface. The user interface may comprise user adjustable video
measurement tools configurable relative to an image on the display
portion, and video tool adjusting elements. Measurement functions are
provided that operate to provide a dimensional measurement result based
on the configurations of the video measurement tools. The handheld device
can be used to measure not only the normal parts which have traditionally
been measured by conventional handheld tools such as a caliper or
micrometer, but also very small or flat parts that are difficult to
measure with conventional tools.