An inspection system. The inspection system has a sensor for generating
data. A first network is coupled to the sensor and communicates the data.
An array of nodes is coupled to the first network, and processes the data
to produce reports. Each node has an interface coupled to the first
network, and formats the data according to protocol. A bus is coupled to
the interface A computer is coupled to the bus, and process the data
according to an algorithm, to produce the report. The array of nodes is
coupled to the first network in a daisy chain topology, and each node
within a column of nodes receives common data with other nodes within the
column. A second network is coupled to the nodes the second network, and
receives the anomaly reports from the nodes and sends information to the
nodes to coordinate processing of the data.