公开(公告)号：WO1994003872A1

公开(公告)日：1994-02-17

申请号：PCT/US1993007175

申请日：1993-07-30

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  BOOHER, Jesse, C. ,  SPRINKLE, Thomas, B.

IPC: G06K09/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/001 ,  G06T2207/30108

Abstract: A video inspection system which accomplishes its bit-mapped graphical information is compressed by converting it to a format within the frequency domain (30). Compressed data is analyzed against data in a database to determine acceptability of the specimen (32). Specimens for which an acceptability determination is not completed by this comparison are subject to a more conventional analysis of the bit-mapped data corresponding to the earlier analyzed compressed data (32). This system is applied both to discrete specimen analysis as well as continuous specimen analysis such as occurs in web inspections.

Abstract translation: 实现其位映射图形信息的视频检查系统通过将其转换为频域内的格式而被压缩（30）。 根据数据库中的数据分析压缩数据，以确定样本的可接受性（32）。 通过该比较不能完成可接受性确定的样本经受对应于较早分析的压缩数据（32）的比特映射数据的更常规分析。 该系统既适用于离散样本分析，也适用于网络检查中的连续样本分析。

公开(公告)号：WO2012054655A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-26

申请号：PCT/US2011/056967

申请日：2011-10-19

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  BAKER, Roger, A.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  BAKER, Roger, A.

IPC: B31F1/07

CPC classification number: B41F17/22 ,  B41F17/002 ,  B41F33/0036 ,  B41F33/02 ,  B41M1/06 ,  B41M1/40 ,  G01N21/952 ,  G01N21/956

Abstract: An automated inspection technology is integrated with a cylindrical container print decorator machine, optimizing the decoration process by making critical process and machine information properly and immediately available, facilitating corrective adjustments to the process. A high speed decoration machine operator will be made directly aware of the specific portions or subsystems of the decorator machine which are not functioning properly. The information facilitates the corrective adjustments necessary to the decorator to better optimize its printing functions. It is possible to use this information by way of a properly configured control system and, after specific augmentation capabilities are added to the decorator machine, to automatically close the loops with specific parts or subsystems of the decorator printing machine to dramatically improve the decorating process even while the machine is actively printing.

Abstract translation: 自动检测技术与圆柱形容器印刷装潢机一体化，通过使关键过程和机器信息正确和立即可用来优化装饰过程，促进对过程的纠正调整。 将使高速装饰机操作者直接了解装饰机器的不能正常工作的具体部分或子系统。 该信息有助于装饰器更好地优化其打印功能所需的校正调整。 通过适当配置的控制系统可以使用这些信息，并且在将特定的增强功能添加到装饰器机器之后，通过装饰机打印机的特定部件或子系统自动关闭环路，以显着地改进装饰过程，甚至 而机器正在积极打印。

公开(公告)号：WO2011006168A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：PCT/US2010/041748

申请日：2010-07-12

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  MORGAN, Noel, E. Jr. ,  ROSS, III, Denwood, F.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  MORGAN, Noel, E. Jr. ,  ROSS, III, Denwood, F.

IPC: H05B6/00 ,  B29C49/00

CPC classification number: H05B6/80 ,  B29B13/024 ,  B29C49/0042 ,  B29C49/06 ,  B29C49/12 ,  B29C49/6436 ,  B29C2035/0838 ,  B29K2067/00

Abstract: A method and/or system for forming a plastic bottle from a preform without the use of a mold or a complete mold are provided. The technique includes selectively injecting heat into the preform using narrowband irradiation devices emitting irradiation in a narrow wavelength band matching desired absorptive characteristics of selective portions of the preform according to a predetermined heat signature to achieve a three- dimensional heat profile in the preform. The heat profile corresponds to a desired shape of a finished bottle and facilitates self-limiting stretching of the selected portions of the preform to achieve the desired shape. Using the technique, air is selectively injected into the preform to form in free air the finished bottle having the desired shape.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在不使用模具或完整模具的情况下从预成型件形成塑料瓶的方法和/或系统。 该技术包括使用窄带照射装置选择性地将热量注入到预成型件中，所述窄带照射装置根据预定的热标记在预成型件的选择部分匹配期望的吸收特性的窄波长带中发射辐射，以在预成型件中实现三维热分布。 热分布对应于成品瓶的期望形状，并且促进预成型件的选定部分的自限制拉伸以实现期望的形状。 使用该技术，将空气选择性地注入预成型件中以在自由空气中形成具有所需形状的成品瓶。

公开(公告)号：WO2010102261A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-10

申请号：PCT/US2010/026438

申请日：2010-03-05

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  KATZ, Jonathan, M. ,  JOHNSON, Benjamin, D. ,  ROSS, Denwood, F.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  KATZ, Jonathan, M. ,  JOHNSON, Benjamin, D. ,  ROSS, Denwood, F.

IPC: A23L1/164

CPC classification number: F24C7/08 ,  A21B1/42 ,  A21B2/00 ,  A23L5/15 ,  A47J27/004 ,  A47J37/00 ,  A47J39/00 ,  F24C7/04 ,  F24C7/046 ,  H05B6/6447 ,  H05B6/6485 ,  H05B6/70

Abstract: A system for direct injection of selected thermal-infrared (IR) wavelength radiation or energy into food items for a wide range of processing purposes is provided. These purposes may include heating, raising or maintaining the temperature of the food articles. The system is especially applicable to operations that require or benefit from the ability to irradiate at specifically selected wavelengths or to pulse or inject the radiation. The system is particularly advantageous when functioning at higher speeds and in a non-contact environment with the target.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将各种热红外（IR）波长辐射或能量直接注入食品的系统，用于广泛的加工目的。 这些目的可以包括加热，升高或维持食品的温度。 该系统特别适用于需要或受益于以特定选定波长照射或脉冲或注射辐射的能力的操作。 当以更高的速度和与目标的非接触环境运行时，该系统是特别有利的。

公开(公告)号：WO2008154503A2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：PCT/US2008/066344

申请日：2008-06-09

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  MORGAN, Noel, E., Jr. ,  ROSS, Denwood, F., III ,  MOORE, Mark, W.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  MORGAN, Noel, E., Jr. ,  ROSS, Denwood, F., III ,  MOORE, Mark, W.

IPC: B29B13/02 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C49/64 ,  B29C49/68

CPC classification number: B29C35/0805 ,  B29B13/023 ,  B29B13/024 ,  B29B2911/14053 ,  B29B2911/14066 ,  B29B2911/1408 ,  B29B2911/14093 ,  B29B2911/14113 ,  B29B2911/1412 ,  B29B2911/14126 ,  B29B2911/1414 ,  B29B2911/14246 ,  B29B2911/1426 ,  B29B2911/14266 ,  B29B2911/14313 ,  B29C49/06 ,  B29C49/221 ,  B29C49/6418 ,  B29C49/6445 ,  B29C49/66 ,  B29C49/78 ,  B29C2035/0822 ,  B29C2035/0838 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2067/046 ,  B29K2105/253 ,  B29K2105/258 ,  B29K2995/0067

Abstract: A system for direct injection of selected, narrow bandwidth thermal- infrared (IR) radiation or energy into articles for a wide range of processing purposes is provided. The irradiation wavelengths are selected according to the specific absorption band characteristics of the target entity to create the desired efficiency of thermal transfer. The applications of the invention may include heating, raising or maintaining the temperature of articles, or stimulating a target item in a range of different industrial, medical, consumer, or commercial circumstances. The system is especially applicable to operations that require or benefit from the ability to irradiate at specifically selected mid-infrared wavelengths or to pulse or inject the radiation. The system is particularly advantageous when functioning at higher speeds and in a non-contact environment with the target.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种将选定的窄带宽热辐射（IR）辐射或能量直接注入制品用于广泛加工目的的系统。 照射波长根据目标实体的特定吸收带特性来选择，以产生期望的热转移效率。 本发明的应用可以包括在不同的工业，医疗，消费者或商业环境的范围内加热，升高或维持物品的温度，或刺激目标物品。 该系统特别适用于需要或受益于在特定选择的中红外波长照射或脉冲或注入辐射的能力的操作。 当以更高的速度和与目标的非接触环境运行时，该系统是特别有利的。

公开(公告)号：WO2007058838A2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：PCT/US2006/043423

申请日：2006-11-06

Applicant: SIDEL ,  PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  SCHIANCHI, Roberto ,  MUTTI, Franco ,  LUPI, Andrea

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  SCHIANCHI, Roberto ,  MUTTI, Franco ,  LUPI, Andrea

IPC: B65B43/42

CPC classification number: B65B3/36 ,  B65B57/145 ,  B67C3/007 ,  G01F13/006 ,  G01F23/20 ,  G01F23/292

Abstract: A filling apparatus and method including a carrier for transporting containers and having a plurality of valves, each of the valves being opened for an individual, specific period of time to control a flow of liquid into the respective containers, while the containers are transported by the carrier. An exit feed path transports the containers after the containers have been filled, and a sensor, such as a camera, detects a level of liquid in the respective containers, while the containers are on the exit feed path. The sensor produces a signal that is stored as data representing the level of liquid for the individual containers. The data is then tracked and used for valve optimization. A period of time that each individual valve is opened for subsequent fillings is adjusted based on the signal and the historical performance of each valve.

Abstract translation: 一种填充装置和方法，包括用于运输容器并具有多个阀的载体，每个阀单独打开，特定时间段以控制液体流入各个容器中，同时容器通过 载体。 在容器填充之后，出口进给路径传送容器，并且诸如相机的传感器在容器在出口进给路径上时检测各容器中的液体水平。 传感器产生一个信号，作为表示各个容器的液体液位的数据存储。 然后跟踪数据并用于阀门优化。 根据每个阀门的信号和历史性能调整每个单独的阀门打开以供随后填充的时间段。

公开(公告)号：WO2004001285A2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-31

申请号：PCT/US2003/019580

申请日：2003-06-20

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  CECH, Steven, D. ,  PALOMBO, Thomas, H. ,  YODER, Michael, L. ,  BOOHER, Jesse ,  GRAVES, Terry, L.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  CECH, Steven, D. ,  PALOMBO, Thomas, H. ,  YODER, Michael, L. ,  BOOHER, Jesse ,  GRAVES, Terry, L.

IPC: F21V

CPC classification number: G01N21/8806

Abstract: This application relates to an apparatus and method for providing patterned illumination fields for use within process control and article inspection applications. More specifically, it pertains to the use of patterned illuminators to enable visual surface inspection of polished objects such as ball bearings. The use of patterned illuminators properly disposed in relation to a polished part under inspection allows small surface imperfections such as scratches and pits to become visible against the normal surface background. The use of carefully engineered illuminators facilitates advantageous defect-site scattering from generally dark field sources. The patterned nature of the illuminators defined by this invention allows the complete surface of three-dimensional parts to be effectively highlighted using dark field illumination fields.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种用于提供在过程控制和物品检查应用中使用的图案化照明场的装置和方法。 更具体地说，它涉及图案化照明器的使用以使得诸如球轴承之类的抛光物体的视觉表面检查。 相对于被检查的抛光部分适当地设置的图案照明器的使用允许诸如划痕和凹坑的小表面缺陷对于正常表面背景变得可见。 使用精心设计的照明器有助于从一般暗场光源获得有利的缺陷点散射。 由本发明限定的照明器的图案性质允许使用暗场照明场有效地突出显示三维部分的完整表面。

公开(公告)号：WO2003069283A2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-21

申请号：PCT/US2003/003773

申请日：2003-02-07

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  CECH, Steven, D.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  CECH, Steven, D.

IPC: G01F

CPC classification number: G01G9/00 ,  G01F17/00 ,  G01G15/00 ,  Y10S177/06

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for mass and/or volume measurements of manufactured articles. More particularly, this invention relates to a method and apparatus for mass and/or volume measurements that can be performed on-line in a part manufacturing process. On-line measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of the manufactured items is performed 100% on-line. Real-time process control information is based on real-time measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of a manufactured item. Automated quality control inspection for manufactured articles is based on real­time measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of manufactured items. A manufacturing closed-loop process is directly corrected to keep it within control limits based on real-time measurement of the mass or volume of material contained in a specific region of interest of manufactured items soon after these items are manufactured.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及制造物品的质量和/或体积测量的方法和装置。 更具体地说，本发明涉及可以在零件制造过程中在线执行的质量和/或体积测量的方法和装置。 在制品的特定感兴趣区域中包含的材料的质量或体积的在线测量在线100％进行。 实时过程控制信息基于对制成物品的特定感兴趣区域中包含的材料的质量或体积的实时测量。 制造品的自动质量控制检查是基于实际测量包含在制造物品的特定感兴趣区域中的材料的质量或体积。 直接校正制造闭环过程，以便在制造这些物品之后不久，基于实时测量包含在制造物品的特定感兴趣区域中的材料的质量或体积，将其保持在控制限度内。

公开(公告)号：WO1997037385A1

公开(公告)日：1997-10-09

申请号：PCT/US1997001114

申请日：1997-01-24

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  TRINER, James, E. ,  CECH, Steven, D.

IPC: H01L23/538

CPC classification number: F21V29/74 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V29/004 ,  F21V29/763 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L33/645 ,  H01L33/648 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: A solid-state lighting unit for automated visual inspection includes a high-density array of light emitting diodes (12). The packaging density of said diode array being limited only by the physical size of the light emitting diode chips and the ability to perform die and wire bond operations on the bare chips. Each diode is disposed on an electrically insulated, thermally conductive base unit (10). The base unit is, in turn, in a thermally conductive path with a heat dissipator (30). The provisons made to ensure a thermally conductive path from the individual light emitting diode chips to the heat dissipator combined with the high chip packing densities work together to create a solid-state lighting array capable of producing extremely high illumination fields when operated in either pulsed or continuous current mode.

Abstract translation: 用于自动目视检查的固态照明单元包括高密度阵列的发光二极管（12）。 所述二极管阵列的封装密度仅受限于发光二极管芯片的物理尺寸以及在裸芯片上执行裸片和引线键合操作的能力。 每个二极管设置在电绝缘的导热基底单元（10）上。 基座单元又在具有散热器（30）的导热路径中。 确保从单个发光二极管芯片到散热器的热传导路径与高芯片封装密度相结合的条件一起工作，以产生固态照明阵列，其能够在以脉冲或 连续电流模式。

公开(公告)号：WO1994018548A1

公开(公告)日：1994-08-18

申请号：PCT/US1994000668

申请日：1994-01-26

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  FEIN, Howard ,  GRAVES, Terry, L.

IPC: G01N21/86

CPC classification number: G01N21/8806 ,  G01N21/90

Abstract: A substantially isotropic illumination source (B) utilizes a generally spherical, translucent diffuser (26). The spherical diffuser has an inner wall and a diffusive outer wall. Light is communicated inwardly to the sphere along a first hemisphere. Light is diffused and homogenized by internal reflection within the sphere and communicated outwardly through a complementary hemisphere. This light, upon being diffused by the external or outer wall is substantially isotropic. The isotropic light so generated is utilized for video inspection of translucent specimens (10) with improved contrast to facilitate detection (14) of flaws therein. Another aspect utilizes a specimen itself as the isotropic diffuser.

Abstract translation: 基本上各向同性的照明源（B）利用大致球形的透光扩散器（26）。 球形扩散器具有内壁和漫射外壁。 光沿第一半球向内传播到球体。 光通过球内的内部反射而扩散和均匀化，并通过补充半球向外传播。 该光在被外壁或外壁扩散时基本上是各向同性的。 所产生的各向同性的光被用于具有改善的对比度的半透明样品（10）的视频检查，以便于检测（14）其中的缺陷。 另一方面利用样本本身作为各向同性扩散器。