公开(公告)号：US20030161524A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-28

申请号：US10081127

申请日：2002-02-22

Applicant: Robotic Vision Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Steven Joseph King

IPC: G06K009/00 ,  G06K009/36

CPC classification number: G01N21/33 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G06K9/2018 ,  G06K9/2036

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed to improve the ability of a machine vision system to distinguish desired features of a target by taking images of the target under different one or more lighting conditions and using image analysis to extract information of interest about the target. Ultraviolet light is used alone or in connection with direct on-axis and/or low angle lighting to highlight different features of the target. One or more filters disposed between the target and the camera help to filter out unwanted light from the one or more images taken by the camera. The images may be analyzed by conventional image analysis techniques and the results recorded or displayed on a computer display device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种方法和系统，以通过在不同的一个或多个照明条件下拍摄目标图像并且使用图像分析来提取关于目标的感兴趣的信息来提高机器视觉系统区分目标的期望特征的能力。 紫外光单独使用或与直接在轴和/或低角度照明相结合，以突显目标的不同特征。 设置在目标和相机之间的一个或多个滤光器有助于滤除由相机拍摄的一个或多个图像中的不需要的光。 可以通过常规图像分析技术分析图像，并将结果记录或显示在计算机显示设备上。

公开(公告)号：US20030101692A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-05

申请号：US10284074

申请日：2002-10-30

Applicant: Robotic Vision Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Merlin E. Behnke

IPC: B65B007/28

CPC classification number: B65B11/50 ,  B65B7/164 ,  B65B15/04

Abstract: A method and apparatus for flattening cover tape prior to the cover tape being sealed to a carrier tape. The apparatus includes a cover tape flattener with a leading edge angled in the direction of the moving carrier tape and cover tape. The method and apparatus provide for smoothing the cover tape and sealing the cover tape to the carrier tape.

公开(公告)号：US20030094235A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-22

申请号：US10165045

申请日：2002-06-06

Applicant: Robotic Vision Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Merlin E. Behnke

IPC: B32B031/00

CPC classification number: H05K13/021 ,  Y10T156/1062

Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple output reel module (nullMROMnull) for use with a taper machine or any other machine outputting flexible media. The MROM includes an upper spindle shaft supporting a plurality of output reels, a lower spindle shaft supporting a plurality of output reels, a tape insertion assembly that positions the flexible media adjacent a hub of one of the output reels along a loading plane, a finger assembly that holds the flexible media against the hub, a cutting assembly for cutting the flexible media, and a reel moving mechanism operable to move the output reels into and out of alignment with the loading plane. The MROM also includes a reel support structure along which the upper and lower spindle shafts are moveable in a linear direction. The flexible media may be held against the hub of the output reels with a finger assembly or a length of adhesive tape. Adhesive tape may also be used to secure the tail end of the flexible media against the last layer of flexible media wound onto a full reel.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于锥形机器或输出柔性介质的任何其他机器的多输出卷轴模块（“MROM”）。 MROM包括支撑多个输出卷轴的上主轴，支撑多个输出卷轴的下主轴;将柔性介质沿着装载平面与输出卷轴中的一个的轮毂相邻定位的带插入组件，手指 将柔性介质保持在衬套上的组件，用于切割柔性介质的切割组件以及可操作以将输出卷轴移动到与加载平面对准的卷轴移动机构。 MROM还包括一个卷轴支撑结构，上部和下部主轴可以沿其沿线性方向移动。 柔性介质可以用手指组件或一段胶带固定在输出卷轴的轮毂上。 也可以使用胶带将柔性介质的尾端固定在卷绕在完整卷轴上的最后一层柔性介质上。

公开(公告)号：US20030024216A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-06

申请号：US10262245

申请日：2002-10-01

Applicant: Robotic Vision Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Merlin E. Behnke ,  Steven J. Alexander ,  Donald P. McGee ,  Todd K. Pichler ,  John Novak

IPC: B65B005/04

CPC classification number: H01L21/67706 ,  B07C5/02 ,  B07C5/3422 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B65B9/045 ,  B65B15/04 ,  B65B57/02 ,  H01L21/67138 ,  H01L21/67259 ,  H01L21/67721

Abstract: A drive for a carrier tape used in conjunction with a pick and place module of a machine for inspecting and handling advances the carrier tape to its desired position in two steps. Using the number of sprocket holes between compartments in the tape (n holes), the first step is nnull1 sprocket holes. The second step takes the carrier tape the remaining distance to complete the advance to the distance equal to n sprocket holes. The tape is driven by friction rollers not by means of the sprocket holes. The presence of a device in a compartment and its proper positioning in the compartment is also inspected.

Abstract translation: 与用于检查和处理的机器的拾取和放置模块一起使用的载带驱动器将载带以两个步骤推进到期望的位置。 使用带子间的链轮孔数（n个孔），第一步是n-1个链轮孔。 第二步将承载带的剩余距离完成提前到等于n个链轮孔的距离。 胶带由不是通过链轮孔的摩擦辊驱动。 还检查了隔室中存在的设备及其在隔室中的正确定位。

公开(公告)号：US20020118873A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-29

申请号：US09768385

申请日：2001-01-24

Applicant: Robotic Vision Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Don Tran ,  George W. Schurr

IPC: G06K009/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/0004 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T7/181 ,  G06T7/44 ,  G06T2207/30108

Abstract: A system and method for detecting multiple object conditions, such as side-by-side and overlapped objects, such as packages, on a conveyor. The system includes at least one machine vision system including at least one machine vision camera, at least one illumination subsystem and at least one machine vision computer. The illumination subsystem(s) is configured to illuminate a plurality of objects as they are conveyed past at least one field of view at an inspection station along a conveyor belt. Each machine vision camera is positioned to capture one or more images of the objects as the objects are conveyed past the field of view(s). Each machine vision computer is programmed to detect the presence of multiple object conditions by detecting and counting the number of edges appearing in an image of an object captured by one of the machine vision cameras. The method illuminates at least one object as it passes through the field of view, at which time at least one image of the object is captured. Next, each captured image is processed using a machine vision computer by windowing each parcel using a Region of Interest (ROI) and counting the number of edges appearing within the ROI. The presence of other than a single package condition is determined if the number of edges exceeds four.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在输送机上检测多个物体条件的系统和方法，例如并排和重叠物体，例如包装。 该系统包括至少一个机器视觉系统，其包括至少一个机器视觉相机，至少一个照明子系统和至少一个机器视觉计算机。 照明子系统被配置为当沿着传送带在检验站传送至少一个视野时照射多个物体。 每个机器视觉摄像机被定位成当对象被传送通过视野时捕获对象的一个​​或多个图像。 每个机器视觉计算机被编程以通过检测和计数出现在由机器视觉摄像机之一捕获的对象的图像中出现的边缘的数量来检测多个对象状况的存在。 该方法在通过视场时照亮至少一个对象，此时捕获对象的至少一个图像。 接下来，使用机器视觉计算机处理每个捕获的图像，通过使用感兴趣区域（ROI）对每个包裹进行加窗，并对出现在ROI内的边缘数进行计数。 如果边缘数超过4，则确定除了单个包装条件之外的存在。

公开(公告)号：US20020085199A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-04

申请号：US10039378

申请日：2002-01-02

Applicant: Robotic Vision Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Mark R. Shires

IPC: G01N021/88

CPC classification number: G01N21/95684 ,  G01N21/8806

Abstract: An LCC inspecting device includes a mirror having non-parallel front and rear surfaces, and reflective coatings on the front and rear surfaces. The reflective coatings reflect light of frequencies different from each other such that light of a first frequency reflects off the front surface of the mirror and light of a second, different frequency reflects off the rear surface. The LCC device may therefore be inspected from different angles by selectively using light of the first and second frequencies.

Abstract translation: LCC检查装置包括具有不平行的前后表面的反射镜和在前表面和后表面上的反射涂层。 反射涂层反射彼此不同的频率的光，使得第一频率的光反射离开反射镜的前表面，并且第二不同频率的光从背面反射出来。 因此，可以通过选择性地使用第一和第二频率的光来从不同的角度检查LCC装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2003060488A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-24

申请号：PCT/US2002/021816

申请日：2002-07-10

Applicant: ROBOTIC VISION SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： SHIRES, Mark, R.

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/9503 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01N21/9501 ,  G01N21/95684

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus (20) for inspecting an LCC device (280). The apparatus can detect a variety of surface defects including small cracks, exposed copper, and peripheral deformities on the LCC device. The apparatus includes an LCC support mechanism adapted to support the LCC device, a camera (24) positioned to view the LCC device, and a plurality of light sources that emit light to illuminate the LCC device.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于检查LCC装置（280）的装置（20）。 该装置可以检测LCC装置上的各种表面缺陷，包括小裂纹，裸露铜和周边畸形。 该装置包括适于支撑LCC装置的LCC支撑机构，定位成观看LCC装置的相机（24）以及发射光以照亮LCC装置的多个光源。

公开(公告)号：WO2003037720A3

公开(公告)日：2003-05-08

申请号：PCT/US2002/034744

申请日：2002-10-30

Applicant: ROBOTIC VISION SYSTEMS, INC. ,  BEHNKE, Merlin, E.

Inventor： BEHNKE, Merlin, E.

IPC: B65B9/04

Abstract: Method and apparatus for sealing cover tape(126). A sealing mechanism is connected to an actuator(110) that moves the mechanism toward an adhesively backed cover tape(126) and a carrier tape(130). The sealing mechanism applies heat and /or pressure to the cover tape to activate and bond the cover tape to the carrier tape. A biasing member (98)biases the mechanism away from the cover and carrier tapes. The actuator(110) is actuable to overcome the biasing force of the biasing member and to initiate contact between the sealing mechanism and the cover tape. When the actuator is disengaged, the biasing member moves the sealing mechanism away from the cover tape.

公开(公告)号：WO1998002716A1

公开(公告)日：1998-01-22

申请号：PCT/US1997010833

申请日：1997-06-19

Applicant: ROBOTIC VISION SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： ROBOTIC VISION SYSTEMS, INC. ,  LIU, Kuo-Ching ,  LIANG, Chu-Kwo ,  FWU, Jong-Kae ,  HUANG, Chung-Po

IPC: G01B11/03

CPC classification number: G01B11/002

Abstract: A system is provided that simultaneously gathers three-dimensional and two-dimensional data for use in inspecting objects such as chip carriers for defects. Specifically, a source laser beam (303) is directed to an object and forms a spot (305) at the point of impingement at a known X-Y position on the object. The laser beam is reflected at the spot and light reflected off-axially (306, 307) with respect to the source laser beam (303) is detected by two position sensing detectors (PSDs) (310, 311). Simultaneous to detecting off-axially reflected light, retro-reflected light (i.e., the light reflected approximately co-axial with the source laser) is detected by a photo diode array (313). Three dimensional object information is determined from the position sensing detector (310, 311) signals and two-dimensional object information is determined from the photo diode array (313) signal.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种同时收集三维和二维数据以用于检查诸如用于缺陷的芯片载体的物体的系统。 具体地，源激光束（303）被引导到物体，并且在物体上的已知X-Y位置处的冲击点处形成点（305）。 激光束在点处被反射，并且通过两个位置感测检测器（PSD）（310,311）检测相对于源激光束（303）离轴（306,307）反射的光。 同时检测离轴反射光，通过光电二极管阵列（313）检测回射反射光（即，与源激光大致同轴反射的光）。 从位置检测检测器（310,311）确定三维物体信息，并根据光电二极管阵列（313）信号确定二维物体信息。

公开(公告)号：WO2003037719A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-08

申请号：PCT/US2002/034743

申请日：2002-10-30

Applicant: ROBOTIC VISION SYSTEMS, INC. ,  BEHNKE, Merlin, E.

Inventor： BEHNKE, Merlin, E.

IPC: B65B9/04

CPC classification number: B65B9/045 ,  B65B9/04 ,  B65B15/04 ,  H05K13/003 ,  H05K13/0084 ,  H05K13/021 ,  H05K13/0417

Abstract: A method and apparatus for packaging parts (64) in compartments (76) of a carrier tape (34) and affixing a cover tape (41) over the carrier tape to trap the parts in the compartments. The method and apparatus provide for deflecting a flange (72) of the carrier tape and sealing the cover tape to the deflected flange. The cover tape is tightened across the carrier tape when the carrier tape flange returns to its undeflected condition.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将部件（64）包装在载带（34）的隔室（76）中并将盖带（41）固定在载带上以将部件捕获在隔间内的方法和装置。 该方法和装置用于使载带的凸缘（72）偏转并将盖带密封到偏转的凸缘上。 当载带凸缘返回到其不偏转状态时，盖带被横跨载带束紧。