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Machine Vision System and Method with Steerable Mirror
11 Aug 22
Systems and methods are provided for acquiring images of objects using an imaging device and a controllable mirror.
Torsten Kempf, Saul Sanz Rodriguez, Pepe Fernandez-Dorado, Laurens Nunnink
Filed: 27 Jan 22
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Forming a Homogenized Illumination Line Which Can Be Imaged As A Low-Speckle Line
28 Jul 22
A system for forming a homogenized illumination line which can be imaged as a low-speckle line is disclosed.
Andrew Parrett, John F. Filhaber, Andrew Goodale, Laurent Belanger, Ronald Zimmerman
Filed: 19 Apr 22
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Systems and Methods for Detecting Motion During 3D Data Reconstruction
21 Jul 22
In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for detecting movement in a scene.
Marcus Große, Bastian Harendt
Filed: 23 Feb 22
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System and Method for Applying Deep Learning Tools to Machine Vision and Interface for the Same
16 Jun 22
This invention overcomes disadvantages of the prior art by providing a vision system and method of use, and graphical user interface (GUI), which employs a camera assembly having an on-board processor of low to modest processing power.
Reto Wyss, John P. Petry, III
Filed: 1 Nov 21
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System and Method for Determining 3D Surface Features and Irregularities on an Object
9 Jun 22
This invention provides a system and method for determining the location and characteristics of certain surface features that comprises elevated or depressed regions with respect to a smooth surrounding surface on an object.
Mikhail Akopyan, Lowell D. Jacobson, Robert A. Wolff
Filed: 15 Nov 21
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System and Method for Configuring an Id Reader Using a Mobile Device
2 Jun 22
A system and method for communicating at least one of updated configuration information and hardware setup recommendations to a user of an ID decoding vision system is provided.
Carl W. Gerst, III, James A. Negro, Shane Michael LaChappelle, Vladimir Zivkovic
Filed: 15 Nov 21
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System and Method for Extracting and Measuring Shapes of Objects Having Curved Surfaces with a Vision System
12 May 22
This invention provides a system and method that efficiently detects objects imaged using a 3D camera arrangement by referencing a cylindrical or spherical surface represented by a point cloud, and measures variant features of an extracted object including volume, height, and center of mass, bounding box, and other relevant metrics.
Hongwei Zhu, Daniel Moreno
Filed: 15 Oct 21
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System and Method for Reduced-speckle Laser Line Generation
12 May 22
A coherent beam moves across a stationary line generator, allowing the speckle pattern projected through the diffuser onto the surface—for example using a MEMS mirror, or another arrangement that is free of a moving mass, such as solid state beam deflector (e.g. an AOM).
John F. Filhaber
Filed: 14 Jun 21
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Flexure Arrangements for Optical Components
5 May 22
An optical system can include a receiver secured to a first optical component and a flexure arrangement secured to a second optical component.
John Filhaber
Filed: 4 Nov 20
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Camera System with Exchangeable Illumination Assembly
31 Mar 22
This invention provides a vision system with an exchangeable illumination assembly that allows for increased versatility in the type and configuration of illumination supplied to the system without altering the underlying optics, sensor, vision processor, or the associated housing.
Laurens Nunnink, Richard Reuter
Filed: 6 Sep 21
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Machine Vision System and Method with On-axis Aimer and Distance Measurement Assembly
31 Mar 22
An on-axis aimer and distance measurement apparatus for a vision system can include a light source configured to generate a first light beam along a first axis.
Jose Fernandez-Dorado, Pablo Garcia-Campos, Laurens Nunnink
Filed: 28 Sep 20
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Machine Vision System and Method with Multi-aperture Optics Assembly
3 Mar 22
An apparatus for controlling a depth of field for a reader in a vision system includes a dual aperture assembly having an inner region and an outer region.
Jose Fernandez-Dorado, Laurens Nunnink
Filed: 2 Sep 20
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Systems and Methods for Decoding Two-dimensional Matrix Symbols with Incomplete or Absent Fixed Patterns
13 Jan 22
Systems and methods for reading a two-dimensional matrix symbol or for determining if a two-dimensional matrix symbol is decodable are disclosed.
Xiangyun YE, Xianju WANG, James A. NEGRO
Filed: 22 Mar 21
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Handheld Id-reading System with Integrated Illumination Assembly
13 Jan 22
This provides an ID reader, typically configured for handheld operation, which integrates three types of illumination into a compact package that generates robust performance and resistance to harsh environmental conditions, such as dust and moisture.
Jose Fernandez Dorado, Laurens Nunnink, Saul Sanz Rodriguez, Kai Fluegge, Yasin Salih Ciftci
Filed: 10 May 21
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System and Method for Extending Depth of Field for 2D Vision System Cameras In the Presence of Moving Objects
13 Jan 22
This invention provides a system and method for enhanced depth of field (DOF) advantageously used in logistics applications, scanning for features and ID codes on objects.
Jose Fernandez Dorado, Esther Oteo Lozano, Pablo Garcia Campos, Laurens Nunnink
Filed: 8 Jul 20
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Machine Vision System Calibration
6 Jan 22
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for machine vision.
Tuotuo Li, Lifeng Liu, Cyril C. Marrion
Filed: 9 Jul 21
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Systems and Methods for Improved 3-D Data Reconstruction from Stereo-temporal Image Sequences
30 Dec 21
In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to systems, methods, and computer readable media for data pre-processing for stereo-temporal image sequences to improve three-dimensional data reconstruction.
Marcus Große, Martin Schaffer, Simon Willeke
Filed: 7 Jul 21
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Systems and Methods to Reduce Temperature Induced Drift Effects on a Liquid Lens
30 Dec 21
Systems and methods reduce temperature induced drift effects on a liquid lens used in a vision system.
Esther Oteo, Andreas Weber, Saul Sanz Rodriguez, Jens Ruetten, Pepe Fernandez-Dorado
Filed: 14 Sep 21
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Optical Illumination for Status Indication
23 Dec 21
An illumination system is provided for an optical system that includes an imaging device for acquiring an image of a target, for decoding of a symbol or other analysis.
Laurens Nunnink, Francisco Javier Azcona Guerrero, Richard Reuter, Andreas Weber, Ben Carey
Filed: 5 Apr 21
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Positioning System for Components of Optical Systems
9 Dec 21
A positioning system for an optical system can include a support frame and a flexure arrangement.
Andrew Goodale, Andrew Parrett, John Filhaber, Benjamin Braker
Filed: 24 May 21