This invention relates to an integrated apparatus and method for
inspection of a container adapted to hold a pressurized gas. The
integrated apparatus comprises (i) an imaging device configured to obtain
image data corresponding to the container and to transmit the image data
to a central station, (ii) a sound detecting device configured to obtain
acoustic data corresponding to the container and to transmit the acoustic
data to the central station, (iii) optionally an odor detecting device
configured to obtain odor data corresponding to the container contents
and to transmit the odor data to the central station, (iv) wired or
wireless electronic circuits in communication between each device and the
central station for transmitting signals, the signals including the data,
to the central station, and (v) the central station configured to receive
the data transmitted by each device.