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7636466 |
System and method for inspecting workpieces having microscopic features
Apparatus for high resolution processing of a generally planar workpiece having microscopic features to be imaged, comprising a video camera acquiring at least two candidate images of a microscopic...
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7636449 |
System and method for assigning analysis parameters to vision detector using a graphical interface
This invention provides a system and method for automating the setup of Locators and Detectors within an image view of an object on the HMI of a vision detector by determining detectable edges and...
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7634155 |
Hybrid optical cylinder position sensor
Consistent with an aspect of the present disclosure, a method of locating a position of a movable member is provided. The movable member is movable along a path and has a surface with a plurality...
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7634374 |
Method for permanent calibration based on actual measurement
There is described a method of manufacturing a device to be used with a computer-aided surgery system, a method of calibrating the device, and the device itself. After fabrication, the device is...
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7627197 |
Position measurement method, an apparatus, a computer program and a method for generating calibration information
A method for measuring a position of an object according to an image of the object captured by a camera unit. The method includes the following steps: calculating a discrepancy of an incident beam...
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7627163 |
Apparatus and method for detecting surface defects on a workpiece such as a rolled/drawn metal bar
The present invention is directed to solving the problems associated with the detection of surface defects on metal bars as well as the problems associated with applying metal flat inspection...
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7627162 |
Enhanced video metrology tool
A system and method for tool enhancements are provided which allow users to utilize video tools in a controlled manner. The video tools balance a minimal amount of cursor positioning and “mouse...
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7619646 |
System and method to illuminate and image the inside diameter of a stent
An optical system is effective to illuminate and scan an interior wall of an object having an interior bore, such as a stent. The system includes a light source, an object support having a light...
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7620233 |
Process for checking a laser weld seam
When laser beam welding one or more work pieces faults may occur, which lead to unacceptable losses in quality. A check process is provided, which reliably recognizes seam faults in a seam which is...
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7619650 |
Imaging sensor that monitors operability of the imaging sensor
An imaging sensor disposed in a vehicle includes an evaluation unit for monitoring the imaging sensor's operability based on an image signal, for example, by an evaluation of invariant patterns,...
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7609874 |
System and method for prediction of pitting corrosion growth
A system and method predicts pitting corrosion growth using imaging technology. In an embodiment, a first module preprocesses images to locate seed points, and a second module models a corrosion...
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7602963 |
Method and apparatus for finding anomalies in finished parts and/or assemblies
A method for non-destructive examination of parts includes producing a 3-D image of a sample of a part, extracting a point cloud of the image of the sample of the part, and registering the point...
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7596240 |
Object tracking method and object tracking apparatus
An object tracking apparatus consisting of an imaging device, a signal processor for processing a video signal generated by the imaging device, and a display for displaying the result of processing...
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7590276 |
System and method for programming interrupting operations during moving image acquisition sequences in a vision system
Methods and systems of part programming for machine vision inspection systems are provided, which permit a user to readily define multiple image acquisition operations interspersed with associated...
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7583852 |
Method of filtering an image for high precision machine vision metrology
A structured morphology filtering method is disclosed for filtering an image for high precision machine vision metrology using specifically-determined structuring elements to precisely preserve the...
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7580560 |
System and method for fast template matching by adaptive template decomposition
A fast template matching method by adaptive template decomposition is provided. The template decomposition technique subdivides a template into a number of horizontal and/or vertical subdivisions...
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7580559 |
System and method for calibrating a spatial light modulator
A method and system as used to calibrate a reflective SLM. The system can include the SLM having an array of pixels and a projection optical system resolving individual pixels and having an...
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7580558 |
Screen printing apparatus
A screen printing apparatus and method for printing deposits of material onto a workpiece, the apparatus comprising an inspection station for determining a positional relationship of features on...
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7574035 |
System and method for inspection of hole location on turbine airfoils
An inspection system for locating multiple features on an exterior of an object includes a fixture, a camera, a computer and software. The fixture secures the object and includes a plurality of...
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7570795 |
Multi-region autofocus tool and mode
A system and method are provided for a “multi-region” autofocus video tool-type or mode within a machine vision inspection system. The user may efficiently define multiple regions of interest...
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7565002 |
Wafer surface observation apparatus
A dicing apparatus for moving a wafer quickly to a desired observation position before the wafer surface is observed. The apparatus comprises imaging means for imaging the surface of a wafer,...
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7557326 |
Laser joining head assembly and laser joining method
There are provided a laser joining head assembly and a laser joining method for simultaneously performing joint tracking and seam inspection of a joint while said joining head assembly is in...
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7526118 |
Digital video optical inspection apparatus and method for vertically sectioning an object's surface
A method for generating a vertical section of an object surface under inspection by a digital optical-video inspection system movable along a vertical Z axis, comprising obtaining a video image of...
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7508529 |
Multi-range non-contact probe
A multi-range non-contact probe is provided which performs approximate range-finding measurement functions in addition to more precise structured light measurement functions. The probe is...
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7505620 |
Method for the monitoring of a monitored zone
In a method for the monitoring of a monitored zone next to and/or in an apparatus having at least one driven movable part, video images are used which were detected in time sequence by at least two...
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7499584 |
Smear-limit based system and method for controlling vision systems for consistently accurate and high-speed inspection
A machine vision inspection system and method for generating a workpiece image acquisition/inspection program, which can be shared by different machine vision systems having different hardware...
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7489811 |
Method of visually inspecting turbine blades and optical inspection system therefor
An optical inspection system is for visually inspecting the blades of a turbine at turning gear operation. The inspection system includes an imager for capturing images of the blades, an optical...
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7483562 |
Method of detecting protrudent adhered matters and method of making spark plug using the same
Protrudent matters caused by connecting metallic materials are detected with high precision and in turn offer products of high quality, and an increase of yield. The invention sets an allowable...
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7460703 |
Apparatus and method for detecting surface defects on a workpiece such as a rolled/drawn metal bar
The present invention is directed to solving the problems associated with the detection of surface defects on metal bars as well as the problems associated with applying metal flat inspection...
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7460704 |
Device for stabilizing a workpiece during processing
A device that stabilizes a workpiece during processing includes a first workpiece carrier part, a second work piece carrier part, and a fixing unit that mutually fixes the workpiece carrier parts...
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7454053 |
System and method for automatically recovering video tools in a vision system
Methods and systems for automatically recovering a failed video inspection tool in a precision machine vision inspection system are described. A set of recovery instructions may be associated or...
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7432505 |
Infrared-based method and apparatus for online detection of cracks in steam turbine components
An online method, system, and computer-readable code for remotely monitoring radiant energy emitted from a turbine blade ( 106 ), which may be undergoing an incipient degradation, such as a crack,...
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7428326 |
Method for improving reliability in a component placement machine by vacuum nozzle inspection
The present invention features a method whereby each vacuum nozzle in a multi-spindle component placement machine is inspected placement cycle. This process also allows for updating calibration of...
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7421110 |
Image processing unit for wafer inspection tool
An image processing apparatus for wafer inspection tool that is able to perform continuously cell to cell comparison inspection, die to die comparison inspection, and cell-to-cell and die-to-die...
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7406192 |
Method for determining the change in position of an item of luggage in order to examine a suspect region in this item of luggage
The invention relates to a method for determining the change in position of an item of luggage in order to examine a suspect region in this item of luggage.
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7406191 |
Inspection data producing method and board inspection apparatus using the method
After a CAD data and a parts library are combined to produce an inspection data, the set data for the inspection window is automatically corrected using the image of a bare board for a board to be...
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7394926 |
Magnified machine vision user interface
Improved user interface methods facilitate navigation and programming operations for a magnified machine vision inspection system. Large composite images are determined and stored. The composite...
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7388980 |
Process and apparatus for locating coated cooling holes on turbine vanes
The present invention relates to processes and systems for locating coated cooling holes on parts such as turbine vanes. In a first embodiment of the present invention, a thermal imaging technique...
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7376261 |
Surface scan measuring device and method of forming compensation table for scanning probe
A measuring system includes a coordinate measuring machine for driving a scanning probe and a host computer. The host computer includes a compensation table ( 53 ) and a profile analysis unit ( 54...
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7366327 |
System for recognizing wheels by artificial vision
The system includes wheel locating equipment, image capturing equipment, lighting equipment, a first control device, first communicating installations for communications between the first control...
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7359763 |
Cutting tool angle adjustment method
A cutting tool adjustment method includes lowering a cutting tool on a transparent Mylar to produce an indentation before an actual scribing operation; picking up the image of the indentation;...
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7359547 |
Pseudo three dimensional image generating apparatus
The pseudo depth information of a subject is generated from multiple images of the subject captured with and without illumination or under various illumination intensities. A pseudo 3D image...
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7348974 |
Image processing system for use with a patient positioning device
An image processing system ( 1 - 5 ) is provided which obtains images of a patient ( 8 ) from multiple view points and which then generates positioning instructions for a mechanical couch ( 7 ) to...
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7346411 |
Automatic control and monitoring system for splice overlapping tolerance in textile ply
The present system enables the monitoring and automatic control of the tolerance in splice overlap of textile play , though the identification of the overlap area, identification and counting of...
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7343034 |
Method of inspecting threaded fasteners and a system therefor
The present invention relates to novel automated inspection systems and related methods of use. In particular, the present invention provides an automated threaded fastener inspection system, and...
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7339663 |
Method and apparatus for classifying repetitive defects on a substrate
A method and apparatus of classifying repetitive defects on a substrate is provided. Defects of dies on the substrate are sequentially compared with a predetermined reference die. Sets of...
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7336390 |
Method and apparatus for reducing multi-bit image data
Input pixels are input to a thinning processing circuit. When thinning is performed at the thinning processing circuit, minimum values are selected in order to reduce the pixel data, whereby loss...
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7336375 |
Wireless methods and systems for three-dimensional non-contact shape sensing
Systems for acquiring an approximation of the surface geometry of a 3-dimensional object include a self-powered wireless, non-contact optical scanner, the location and orientation of which may be...
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7336814 |
Method and apparatus for machine-vision
A system and method facilitate machine-vision, for example three-dimensional pose estimation for target objects, using one or more images sensors to acquire images of the target object at one or...
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7333218 |
Systems and methods for determining the location and angular orientation of a hole with an obstructed opening residing on a surface of an article
Provided are systems 10 and methods 100 for determining both the location and angular orientation of holes 12 with openings 14 on a surface 16 of an article 18 that are at least...
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