公开(公告)号：WO2005114422A2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：PCT/US2005/017672

申请日：2005-05-20

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC. ,  COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  AWIG, Fredrick, F., II ,  BATTY, Kevin, E. ,  BOOHER, Jesse ,  COCHRAN, David, W. ,  GILLILAND, Patrick ,  MORGAN, Noel, E. ,  PALOMBO, Thomas, H. ,  SIRLOUIS, Timothy ,  YODER, Michael, L.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  AWIG, Fredrick, F., II ,  BATTY, Kevin, E. ,  BOOHER, Jesse ,  COCHRAN, David, W. ,  GILLILAND, Patrick ,  MORGAN, Noel, E. ,  PALOMBO, Thomas, H. ,  SIRLOUIS, Timothy ,  YODER, Michael, L.

IPC: G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06 ,  G05B19/41875 ,  G05B2219/31472 ,  Y02P90/22 ,  Y02P90/86

Abstract: The invention provides for a graphical user interface which provides for very simple and intuitive ways of changing single or multiple inspection parameters. The graphical display immediately shows what the monitoring or inspection result would have been if the effected change had been in place during the inspection of the last "N" parts. This retrospective graphical "look-back" invokes immediate re-inspection facilitating an estimation of what the future inspection or process monitoring results will be if future production looks similar to the recent past production. The re­-inspection results are immediately shown with a combination of visualization for ease of understanding and settings optimization. The visualization also shows selected other associated data to each specific inspection for ease of tracking and optimizing production processes.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了图形用户界面，其提供了改变单个或多个检查参数的非常简单和直观的方式。 图形显示会立即显示在最后一个“N”部分的检查过程中，如果实施的变更已经到位，监视或检查结果将是什么。 这种回顾性图形“追溯”调用立即重新检查，以便对未来的检验或过程监控结果将如何预测未来的生产与近期的生产相似。 重新检查结果立即显示，以便于理解和设置优化。 可视化还显示了每个特定检查的选定的其他相关数据，便于跟踪和优化生产过程。

公开(公告)号：WO2005067591A3

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：PCT/US2005/000234

申请日：2005-01-05

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

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

IPC: B29C49/64 ,  B29C49/68 ,  B29C49/78

Abstract: A stretch blow molding system that condition preforms such that the temperature distribution within the cross-section of each preform (10) is optimized prior to blow molding operations is provided. The system has a temperature measurement (20) and control system (30) capable of directly monitoring both the outside as well as inside surface temperature of preforms at different stages of transport throughout the thermal conditioning section (100) of the system.

公开(公告)号：WO1996007076A1

公开(公告)日：1996-03-07

申请号：PCT/US1995006435

申请日：1995-05-22

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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

IPC: G01B11/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/8806 ,  G01N21/90

Abstract: A system for illumination of discrete specimens in an optical inspection system (A) include an image acquisition system (C) and corresponding illumination system (B). A beam splitter (16) intercepts light from a light source (10) and communicates a portion of it to field lens (20). A field lens (20), in turn, communicates light to a specimen (24) disposed in a viewing area (22). Light reflected from the specimen (24) is communicated back through the field lenses (20), through the beam splitter (16) and ultimately to a video camera (34) from which a digitized image is obtained. In another embodiment, light reflected from the specimen (24) and propagated through the beam splitter (16) has communicated to a second beam splitter (30). Separated light therefrom is communicated to first and second video cameras (34, 36), thus allowing for imaging of separate portions of the specimen (24).

Abstract translation: 在光学检查系统（A）中用于照射离散样本的系统包括图像采集系统（C）和相应的照明系统（B）。 分束器（16）拦截来自光源（10）的光，并将其一部分传送到场透镜（20）。 场透镜（20）又将光传送到设置在观看区域（22）中的样本（24）。 从样本（24）反射的光通过场透镜（20）通过分束器（16）传送回并最终传送到从其获得数字化图像的摄像机（34）。 在另一个实施例中，从样本（24）反射并通过分束器（16）传播的光已经传送到第二分束器（30）。 分离的光被传送到第一和第二摄像机（34,36），从而允许对样本（24）的分开的部分进行成像。

公开(公告)号：WO1994017387A1

公开(公告)日：1994-08-04

申请号：PCT/US1993007897

申请日：1993-08-19

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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

IPC: G01N09/04

CPC classification number: B65H7/125 ,  B07C1/02 ,  B65H2301/321 ,  B65H2553/42 ,  B65H2701/1315 ,  B65H2701/1916 ,  G06M1/101 ,  G06M7/00

Abstract: A parcel detection system (A) works in connection with a stream of parcels (B), such as might be encountered in connection with bulk mail sorting apparatus. A presence of multiple parcels traveling adjacent one another is detected with a line scan charge coupled device (34). A transducer array is disposed perpendicularly to the stream flow. Specular illumination of edges of the parcels is completed to facilitate capturing an image in the CCD array (34). An analog signal, obtained from the array, includes information representative of a number of adjacent parcels. This information is processed to provide a signal representative of a number of parcels traveling adjacent to one another in the stream.

Abstract translation: 包裹检测系统（A）与包裹（B）流联系起来，例如可能与散装邮件分拣装置有关。 用线扫描电荷耦合器件（34）检测出彼此相邻行进的多个包裹的存在。 换能器阵列垂直于流流布置。 完成包裹边缘的镜面照明以便于捕获CCD阵列（34）中的图像。 从阵列获得的模拟信号包括表示相邻包裹数量的信息。 该信息被处理以提供表示流中彼此相邻行进的包裹数量的信号。

公开(公告)号：EP2403355A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-11

申请号：EP10749420.5

申请日：2010-03-05

Applicant: Pressco Technology, Inc.

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.

公开(公告)号：EP1420244A3

公开(公告)日：2005-09-14

申请号：EP04000727.0

申请日：1993-12-13

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC.

Inventor： Cochran, Don W. ,  Triner, James E.

IPC: G01N21/86 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G01N21/89

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

Abstract: An engineered video inspection 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 sequential illumination and carefully controllable imaging of a specified section of a continuously moving specimen or specimens. LEDs with different wavelength light output, or multi-wavelength light LEDs are utilized of rapid and reliable inspection of surfaces with varying color or contour or detect characteristics. 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：EP1420244A2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-19

申请号：EP04000727.0

申请日：1993-12-13

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC.

Inventor： Cochran, Don W. ,  Triner, James E.

IPC: G01N21/89 ,  H04N7/18

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

Abstract: An engineered video inspection 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 sequential illumination and carefully controllable imaging of a specified section of a continuously moving specimen or specimens. LEDs with different wavelength light output, or multi-wavelength light LEDs are utilized of rapid and reliable inspection of surfaces with varying color or contour or detect characteristics. The system also includes an array of optional backlighting elements to aid in illumination of semi-opaque specimens to accomplish inspection thereof.

Abstract translation: 用于高速视频检测的工程视频检查系统包括一组发光二极管，包括用于网页材料的时间延迟整合（TDI）检查的发光二极管。 阵列的发光二极管可选择性地控制，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被用于快速且可靠地检查具有不同颜色或轮廓或检测特性的表面。 该系统还包括一系列可选的背光元件，以帮助照射半不透明样品以完成其检查。

公开(公告)号：EP1181526A1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-27

申请号：EP00930125.0

申请日：2000-04-21

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC.

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

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01N9/04 ,  B07C5/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/359 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/9081 ,  G01N2201/0626 ,  G01N2201/0696

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method for inspecting multi-layer plastic containers (10). More particularly, the invention relates to such an apparatus and method whereby optical energy absorbing compounds are added to the materials comprising the layer(s) of the container (10) to facilitate inspection thereof. Apparatus comprises a sensor unit (40), an illumination unit (30) for illuminating a portion of electromagnetic spectrum at a near IR wavelength to an inspection zone (20) which is located between the sensor unit (40) and the illumination unit (30). A processing unit (50) which receives an output of the sensor unit (40) and determines the attributes of the multi-layer plastic containers (10).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及检查多层塑料容器（10）的设备和方法。 更具体地说，本发明涉及这样一种装置和方法，由此将光能吸收化合物添加到包含容器（10）的层的材料中以便于对其进行检查。 设备包括传感器单元（40），照明单元（30），用于照射位于传感器单元（40）和照明单元（30）之间的检测区域（20）的近IR波长的电磁光谱的一部分 ）。 处理单元（50），其接收传感器单元（40）的输出并确定多层塑料容器（10）的属性。

公开(公告)号：EP1177087A1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-06

申请号：EP00923414.7

申请日：2000-04-14

Applicant: Pressco Technology, Inc.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  FEDOR, Richard, L.

IPC: B29C45/40 ,  B29C45/76

CPC classification number: B29C45/1769 ,  B29C45/7686

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for handling parts ejected from an injection molding machine (10). More particularly, in one aspect, the invention is directed to a system (20) whereby data molded into the ejected part is used to provide useful feedback for the molding process. In another aspect, molded parts formed in a multiple molding die (12) are ejected from the die in a manner to maintain the relative sequential or matrix organization so that useful feedback information can be generated. This system is particularly useful with subsequent machine vision and inspection applications.

公开(公告)号：EP0870274A1

公开(公告)日：1998-10-14

申请号：EP96920459.0

申请日：1996-05-24

Applicant: PRESSCO TECHNOLOGY INC.

Inventor： COCHRAN, Don, W. ,  TRINER, James, E. ,  SPAYER, James ,  HAASE, Michael, A.

IPC: G01N21 ,  G06T7 ,  G01N33

CPC classification number: G06T7/001 ,  G01N21/9036 ,  G01N21/909 ,  G01N2033/0081 ,  G06T2207/10024 ,  G06T2207/30164

Abstract: A system for automated inspection of article exteriors includes a plurality of video cameras (32). One or more of these video cameras (32) is black and white while at least one is color capable. A strobe light for illuminating a specimen (22) disposed in a specimen area (24) onto which all of the cameras (32) are focused. The strobe allows for each camera (32) to capture a still image of the specimen (22), The black and white cameras (32) capture images which allow determining whether the exterior layout is acceptable. The color camera or cameras (30) captures an image which allows determining whether the coloration of the specimen (22) is acceptable. Specimens (22) are selectively rejected on the basis of these acquired images. The system is particularly useful in inspection of beverage container (22) and their associated labelling.