公开(公告)号：WO2014176287A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：PCT/US2014/035047

申请日：2014-04-22

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  O'BRIEN, Thomas, P. ,  PALOMBO, Thomas, Henry ,  SEIFERT, John, A.

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G01L5/24 ,  B67B3/261 ,  G01N21/9054 ,  G01N21/9081 ,  G01N21/909

Abstract: A technique to assess or analyze cap removal or opening torque or rotational position is provided. In at least one form, a high speed, on-line machine vision system measures or determines the rotational position of a cap on a bottle, measures or determines the rotational position of the finish or neck of the same bottle, and then optionally uses such positional information to predict the opening or removal torque that will be required for a consumer to remove the bottle cap from the bottle.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种评估或分析盖拆卸或打开扭矩或旋转位置的技术。 在至少一种形式中，高速在线机器视觉系统测量或确定瓶子在瓶子上的旋转位置，测量或确定同一瓶子的面部或颈部的旋转位置，然后可选地使用这样的 位置信息以预测消费者从瓶中取出瓶盖所需的打开或取出扭矩。

公开(公告)号：WO2011140472A2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：PCT/US2011/035569

申请日：2011-05-06

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W.

IPC: H01J40/02

CPC classification number: G02B5/124 ,  F24C7/046 ,  F24C15/22

Abstract: A system and method for utilizing corner-cube reflector technology for irradiation control in direct radiant heating systems is described. The system and method has application in many types of direct irradiation heating systems and is applicable to both narrowband or broadband directed irradiation heating systems. The purpose and result of the implementation is to improve the overall system efficiency through the redirection of photons back to a targeted item which is being heated or treated with the irradiation energy.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于直接辐射加热系统中用于照射控制的角立方反射器技术的系统和方法。 该系统和方法在许多类型的直接照射加热系统中都有应用，适用于窄带或宽带定向照射加热系统。 实施的目的和结果是通过将光子重定向回到被照射能量加热或处理的目标物品来提高总体系统效率。

公开(公告)号：WO2011035259A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：PCT/US2010/049524

申请日：2010-09-20

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

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

IPC: B64D15/00

CPC classification number: B64D15/00

Abstract: A way of using narrowband irradiation to de-ice or release ice from a surface is provided. The methodology can be applied to a range of different types of de-icing from windshield de-icing to aircraft wing de-icing to releasing ice from the ice tray of an ice making machine. While there are many different specific applications, the concept and methodologies taught remain similar across all of them.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用窄带照射去除冰或从表面释放冰的方式。 该方法可以应用于从挡风玻璃除冰到飞机机翼除冰以从制冰机的冰盘释放冰的各种不同类型的除冰。 虽然有许多不同的具体应用，但所教授的概念和方法学仍然是相似的。

公开(公告)号：WO2004044550A2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-27

申请号：PCT/US2003/035559

申请日：2003-11-07

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  BRADLEY, Dennis, S. ,  CECH, Steven, D. ,  AWIG, Fredrick, F., II ,  GRAVES, Terry, L. ,  PALOMBO, Thomas, H. ,  YODER, Michael, L.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  BRADLEY, Dennis, S. ,  CECH, Steven, D. ,  AWIG, Fredrick, F., II ,  GRAVES, Terry, L. ,  PALOMBO, Thomas, H. ,  YODER, Michael, L.

IPC: G01N

CPC classification number: G01N21/909 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01N21/9036 ,  G01N2201/0634

Abstract: This application relates to an apparatus and method for automated inspection of formed metal containers. More specifically, it pertains to the use of machine vision systems to identify and correlate manufacturing defects occurring in formed food and beverage containers to specific manufacturing paths or sources of origin (e.g., body makers) used in the container forming process. The disclosed invention is enabled by the placement of a machine-readable code on specific portions of the can body during the forming process and the use of illumination exposure techniques.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及用于形成的金属容器的自动检查的装置和方法。 更具体地说，它涉及使用机器视觉系统来识别并将形成的食品和饮料容器中发生的制造缺陷与特定的制造路径或原料来源（例如身体制造者）相关联，所述特定制造路径或者来源于容器形成过程。 所公开的发明可以通过在成形过程中使用机器可读代码放置在罐体的特定部分上以及使用照明曝光技术。

公开(公告)号：WO2002095382A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-28

申请号：PCT/US2002/016194

申请日：2002-05-21

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

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

IPC: G01N25/72

CPC classification number: G01N21/88 ,  G01J2005/0077 ,  G01N21/89 ,  G01N25/72 ,  G01N2021/845 ,  H01L27/1467 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: This application relates to an apparatus and method for providing snapshot action thermal infrared imaging within automated process control article inspection applications. More specifically, it pertains to the use of snapshot mode lead salt area-array imaging sensors (20) as the imaging front-end in high-speed machine vision inspection systems (12). the relatively low-cost, good measurement sensitivity at temperatures consistent with thermo-electric cooling means, and the ability to be operated in snapshot mode enables lead salt-based image acquisition sensors (20) to be used in a variety of automated process control and article inspection applications.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种用于在自动化过程控制物品检查应用中提供快照动作热红外成像的装置和方法。 更具体地说，它涉及在高速机器视觉检测系统（12）中使用快照模式铅盐区阵列成像传感器（20）作为成像前端。 在与热电冷却装置一致的温度下相对低成本，良好的测量灵敏度以及以快照模式操作的能力使得基于盐的图像采集传感器（20）可用于各种自动化过程控制和 文章检查申请。

公开(公告)号：WO1994014053A1

公开(公告)日：1994-06-23

申请号：PCT/US1993012136

申请日：1993-12-13

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  TRINER, James, E.

IPC: G01N21/86

CPC classification number: G01N21/8901 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01N21/8903 ,  G01N2021/8835 ,  G01N2021/8845 ,  G01N2021/8887 ,  G01N2201/0621 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N7/188

Abstract: An engineered lighting system for high speed video inspection includes an array of light emitting diodes (10) including light emitting diodes for use in time delay integration (TDI) inspection of web materials (38). The light emitting diodes (10) of the array are selectively controllable to accomplish sequential illumination and carefully controllable imaging of a specified section (42) of a continuously moving specimen or specimens. LEDs with different wavelength light output, or multi-wavelength light LEDs are utilized for rapid and reliable inspection of surfaces with varying color or contour or detect characteristics. The system also includes an array of optional backlighting elements (26) to aid in illumination of semi-opaque specimens to accomplish inspection thereof.

Abstract translation: 一种用于高速视频检测的工程照明系统包括一组发光二极管（10），其包括用于网状材料（38）的时间延迟整合（TDI）检查的发光二极管。 阵列的发光二极管（10）可选择性地控制，以实现连续移动的试样或试样的指定部分（42）的顺序照明和仔细控制的成像。 具有不同波长光输出的LED或多波长光LED用于快速可靠地检查具有不同颜色或轮廓或检测特性的表面。 该系统还包括一组可选的背光元件（26），以帮助照射半不透明样品以完成其检查。

公开(公告)号：WO1992015010A1

公开(公告)日：1992-09-03

申请号：PCT/US1992000108

申请日：1992-01-02

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  AUSTIN, James, R.

IPC: G01N21/89

CPC classification number: G01N21/8903 ,  G01N21/8901 ,  G01N2021/8835 ,  G01N2021/8845 ,  G01N2021/8887 ,  G01N2201/0621 ,  H04N7/181 ,  H04N7/188

Abstract: An engineered lighting system for high speed video inspection includes an array of light emitting diodes including light emitting diodes for use in time delay integration (TDI) inspection of web materials. The light emitting diodes of the array are selectively controllable to accomplish sequencial illumination and carefully controllable imaging of a specified section of a continuously moving specimen or specimens. The system also includes an array of optional backlighting elements to aid in illumination of semi-opaque specimens to accomplish inspection thereof.

公开(公告)号：WO2010102263A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-10

申请号：PCT/US2010/026447

申请日：2010-03-05

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  JOHNSON, Benjamin, D. ,  KATZ, Jonathan, M. ,  MOORE, Mark, W. ,  MORGAN, Noel, E. ,  ROSS, Denwood, F.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  JOHNSON, Benjamin, D. ,  KATZ, Jonathan, M. ,  MOORE, Mark, W. ,  MORGAN, Noel, E. ,  ROSS, Denwood, F.

IPC: H01S5/00

CPC classification number: A47J37/00 ,  H01S5/0071 ,  H01S5/02292 ,  H01S5/024 ,  H01S5/1082 ,  H01S5/1203 ,  H01S5/18 ,  H01S5/42 ,  H01S5/423 ,  H05B3/0057

Abstract: A method and system are provided for digitally injecting heat into a wide range of products by way of incorporation of a special class of semi-conductor lasers, e.g. surface emitting devices. This technique relates to a more specific, economical, and advantageous way of practicing the art of directly injecting narrowband radiant energy that desirously matches the absorption specification of a particular material at a specified wavelength.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和系统，用于通过结合特殊类型的半导体激光器例如数字地将热量数字地注入到广泛的产品中。 表面发射器件。 该技术涉及实现直接注入窄带辐射能的技术的更具体，经济和有利的方式，其希望与特定波长的特定材料的吸收规格匹配。

公开(公告)号：WO2009033090A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：PCT/US2008/075484

申请日：2008-09-05

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  AWIG, Fredrick, F., II ,  SPAYER, James, L.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  AWIG, Fredrick, F., II ,  SPAYER, James, L.

IPC: G06K7/12 ,  G06K17/00

CPC classification number: G06K7/12 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G07F7/0609

Abstract: A system for identification and confirmation of legitimate deposit refund containers on which a monetary deposit has been collected. The containers (102) include a marking (103) indicating eligibility for collection of the monetary deposit upon return of the containers. The system includes at least one emitter (112) operative to emit radiation positioned to direct the radiation toward a container, at least one sensor (114) operative to sense the radiation reflected back from the container and a control system operative to drive the at least one emitter, receive information from the at least one sensor, and process the information to determine eligibility for the container for the refund of the monetary deposit.

Abstract translation: 用于识别和确认收取货币存款的合法存款退款集装箱的制度。 容器（102）包括标示（103），表示在集装箱返回时收取货币存款的资格。 所述系统包括至少一个发射器（112），其可操作地发射定位成将辐射引向容器的至少一个发射器（112），至少一个传感器（114），其可操作以感测从容器反射回来的辐射;以及控制系统， 一个发射器，从至少一个传感器接收信息，并处理该信息以确定容器退还货币存款的资格。

公开(公告)号：WO2007149221A2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：PCT/US2007/013306

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  CECH, Steven, D. ,  MORGAN, Noel, Edward, Jr. ,  ROSS, Denwood, F., III

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  CECH, Steven, D. ,  MORGAN, Noel, Edward, Jr. ,  ROSS, Denwood, F., III

IPC: B29C47/92

CPC classification number: B29C49/64 ,  B29B13/023 ,  B29B13/024 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C47/92 ,  B29C49/06 ,  B29C49/78 ,  B29C2035/0822 ,  H05B3/0057

Abstract: A laser diode based system for direct injection of selected thermal-infrared (IR) wavelength radiation or energy into articles for a wide range of processing purposes is provided. These purposes may include heating, raising or maintaining the temperature of articles, or stimulating a target item in a wide range of different industrial, medical, consumer, or commercial applications. 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: 提供了一种基于激光二极管的系统，用于将选定的热 - 红外（IR）波长辐射或能量直接注入到用于广泛加工目的的制品中。 这些目的可以包括加热，升高或维持物品的温度，或刺激在不同工业，医疗，消费者或商业应用的广泛范围内的目标物品。 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。