公开(公告)号：WO2003063064A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-31

申请号：PCT/US2003/001471

申请日：2003-01-16

Applicant: MICROSCAN SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

Inventor： ZOSEL, Andrew, J. ,  BARNES, Danny, S. ,  ALLEN, Matthew, E.

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10881 ,  G06K2207/1011

Abstract: An apparatus (10) is disclosed comprising a base capable of receiving a camera including a lens, and a projector coupled to the base and adapted to project a plurality of beams of light 12, 14) onto a plane positioned at a focus distance from the base, wherein the projections of the beams of light on the plane are geometric shapes (16, 18), and wherein an intersection of the geometric shapes is at the center of the field of view of the lens when the lens is installed on the base. In addition, an apparatus is disclosed comprising a base capable of receiving a camera including a lens, an image processor capable of being coupled to the camera for processing an image of a target captured by the camera, and a confirmation projector coupled to the image processor, wherein the projector projects a confirmation beam onto the plane of the target when the image processor signals the confirmation projector that it has processed the image.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种装置（10），其包括能够接收包括透镜的相机的基座，以及耦合到所述基座并且适于将多个光束12,14投射到位于距离所述基座的聚焦距离处的平面上的投影仪的投影仪 其中所述平面上的所述光束的投影是几何形状（16,18），并且其中当所述透镜安装在所述基底上时，所述几何形状的交点位于所述透镜的视场的中心 。 此外，公开了一种装置，其包括能够接收包括透镜的相机的基座，能够耦合到相机的图像处理器，用于处理由相机拍摄的目标的图像，以及耦合到图像处理器的确认投影仪 其中当所述图像处理器向所述确认投影仪发信号通知所述图像时，所述投影仪将确认光束投影到所述目标的平面上。

公开(公告)号：WO2003063490A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-31

申请号：PCT/US2003/001472

申请日：2003-01-16

Applicant: MICROSCAN SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

Inventor： BARNES, Danny, S. ,  ALLEN, Matthew, E. ,  MOORE, James, W.

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/181

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which includes a machine-vision system comprising an internal camera operatively connected to an image capture unit, and a digital signal processing unit, and a camera port connected to the image capture unit, wherein the port is adapted to allow an external camera to be connected to the machine vision system so that the image capture unit can capture images from both the internal camera and the external camera. Also disclosed is a process, which comprises capturing a first image using a machine vision system comprising an internal camera, an image capture unit, and a digital signal processing unit, storing or processing the first image; capturing a second image using an external camera connected to the image capture unit, and storing or processing the second image.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种装置，其包括机器视觉系统，该机器视觉系统包括可操作地连接到图像捕获单元的内部照相机和数字信号处理单元以及连接到图像捕获单元的相机端口，其中该端口适于允许外部 相机连接到机器视觉系统，使得图像捕获单元可以从内部相机和外部相机捕获图像。 还公开了一种过程，其包括使用包括内部照相机，图像捕获单元和数字信号处理单元的机器视觉系统捕获第一图像，存储或处理使用连接到 图像捕获单元，以及存储或处理第二图像。

公开(公告)号：WO2003063063A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-31

申请号：PCT/US2003/001470

申请日：2003-01-16

Applicant: MICROSCAN SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MOORE, James, W. ,  BARNES, Danny, S. ,  ALLEN, Matthew, E.

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10861

Abstract: Embodiments of a method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for rapidly capturing images in an automated identification system to effectively extend one dimension of a field of view of an image system are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the image system captures and processes multiple images of at least a portion of a surface of a component in the automated identification system in response to a trigger signal communicated from a triggering device configured to sense a location of the component. Various embodiments of the invention include multiple sources for capturing images, and/or multiple user-specified schemas for effectively extending the field of view of the image system along the axis of component travel in the automated identification system.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于在自动识别系统中快速捕获图像以有效地扩展图像系统的视场的一个维度的方法，装置和制品的实施例。 在一个实施例中，响应于从被配置为感测组件的位置的触发装置传送的触发信号，图像系统捕获并处理自动识别系统中部件表面的至少一部分的多个图像。 本发明的各种实施例包括用于捕获图像的多个源和/或多个用户指定的模式，用于在自动识别系统中沿着分量行进的轴线有效地扩展图像系统的视场。

公开(公告)号：EP1466292A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-13

申请号：EP03703870.0

申请日：2003-01-16

Applicant: MICROSCAN SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

Inventor： ZOSEL, Andrew, J. ,  BARNES, Danny, S. ,  ALLEN, Matthew, E.

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10881 ,  G06K2207/1011

Abstract: An apparatus (10) is disclosed comprising a base capable of receiving a camera including a lens, and a projector coupled to the base and adapted to project a plurality of beams of light 12, 14) onto a plane positioned at a focus distance from the base, wherein the projections of the beams of light on the plane are geometric shapes (16, 18), and wherein an intersection of the geometric shapes is at the center of the field of view of the lens when the lens is installed on the base. In addition, an apparatus is disclosed comprising a base capable of receiving a camera including a lens, an image processor capable of being coupled to the camera for processing an image of a target captured by the camera, and a confirmation projector coupled to the image processor, wherein the projector projects a confirmation beam onto the plane of the target when the image processor signals the confirmation projector that it has processed the image.

公开(公告)号：EP1466291B1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-11

申请号：EP03703869.2

申请日：2003-01-16

Applicant: MICROSCAN SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MOORE, James, W. ,  BARNES, Danny, S. ,  ALLEN, Matthew, E.

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10861

Abstract: Embodiments of a method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for rapidly capturing images in an automated identification system to effectively extend one dimension of a field of view of an image system are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the image system captures and processes multiple images of at least a portion of a surface of a component in the automated identification system in response to a trigger signal communicated from a triggering device configured to sense a location of the component. Various embodiments of the invention include multiple sources for capturing images, and/or multiple user-specified schemas for effectively extending the field of view of the image system along the axis of component travel in the automated identification system.

公开(公告)号：EP1864485A2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-12

申请号：EP06738666.4

申请日：2006-03-17

Applicant: MICROSCAN SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

Inventor： BARNES, Danny, S. ,  MARKS, David, A. ,  LAM, Gordon, W.

IPC: H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N5/23212 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B7/32 ,  G03B13/36 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/1469 ,  G06K7/1478 ,  G06K7/1486

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a movable optical element having an optical axis and including one or more focusing elements, an image sensor positioned along the optical axis and substantially normal thereto, and a radiation source attached to the movable optical element, wherein the radiation source directs a beam of radiation onto the sensor at a selected angle relative to the optical axis. A process comprising positioning a sensor along, and normal to, an optical axis of a movable optical element, projecting a radiation beam onto the sensor from a radiation source attached to the movable optical element, wherein the radiation beam is at a selected angle relative to the optical axis, and adjusting the position of the movable optical element until the position where the radiation beam falls on the sensor corresponds to the position where the radiation beam is expected to fall on the sensor when the movable optical element is in focus. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

公开(公告)号：EP1864485B1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-22

申请号：EP06738666.4

申请日：2006-03-17

Applicant: MICROSCAN SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

Inventor： BARNES, Danny, S. ,  MARKS, David, A. ,  LAM, Gordon, W.

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B7/32 ,  G03B13/36 ,  G06K7/14

CPC classification number: H04N5/23212 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B7/32 ,  G03B13/36 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/1469 ,  G06K7/1478 ,  G06K7/1486

公开(公告)号：EP1466292B1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-28

申请号：EP03703870.0

申请日：2003-01-16

Applicant: MICROSCAN SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

Inventor： ZOSEL, Andrew, J. ,  BARNES, Danny, S. ,  ALLEN, Matthew, E.

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10881 ,  G06K2207/1011

Abstract: An apparatus (10) is disclosed comprising a base capable of receiving a camera including a lens, and a projector coupled to the base and adapted to project a plurality of beams of light 12, 14) onto a plane positioned at a focus distance from the base, wherein the projections of the beams of light on the plane are geometric shapes (16, 18), and wherein an intersection of the geometric shapes is at the center of the field of view of the lens when the lens is installed on the base. In addition, an apparatus is disclosed comprising a base capable of receiving a camera including a lens, an image processor capable of being coupled to the camera for processing an image of a target captured by the camera, and a confirmation projector coupled to the image processor, wherein the projector projects a confirmation beam onto the plane of the target when the image processor signals the confirmation projector that it has processed the image.

公开(公告)号：EP1466482A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-13

申请号：EP03703871.8

申请日：2003-01-16

Applicant: MICROSCAN SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

Inventor： BARNES, Danny, S. ,  ALLEN, Matthew, E. ,  MOORE, James, W.

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G06K17/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/181

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which includes a machine-vision system comprising an internal camera operatively connected to an image capture unit, and a digital signal processing unit, and a camera port connected to the image capture unit, wherein the port is adapted to allow an external camera to be connected to the machine vision system so that the image capture unit can capture images from both the internal camera and the external camera. Also disclosed is a process, which comprises capturing a first image using a machine vision system comprising an internal camera, an image capture unit, and a digital signal processing unit, storing or processing the first image; capturing a second image using an external camera connected to the image capture unit, and storing or processing the second image.

公开(公告)号：EP1466291A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-13

申请号：EP03703869.2

申请日：2003-01-16

Applicant: MICROSCAN SYSTEMS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MOORE, James, W. ,  BARNES, Danny, S. ,  ALLEN, Matthew, E.

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10861

Abstract: Embodiments of a method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for rapidly capturing images in an automated identification system to effectively extend one dimension of a field of view of an image system are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the image system captures and processes multiple images of at least a portion of a surface of a component in the automated identification system in response to a trigger signal communicated from a triggering device configured to sense a location of the component. Various embodiments of the invention include multiple sources for capturing images, and/or multiple user-specified schemas for effectively extending the field of view of the image system along the axis of component travel in the automated identification system.