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Machine vision system calibration
20 Jul 21
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for machine vision.
Tuotuo Li, Lifeng Liu, Cyril C. Marrion
Filed: 27 Jul 16
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Latch and hinge systems for base stations and handheld devices
20 Jul 21
A base station or handheld device can be equipped with a latch system or a multi-hinge arrangement for electrical contacts.
János Kállay, Saul Sanz Rodriguez, Kai Fluegge
Filed: 17 Apr 20
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Systems and methods for improved 3-D data reconstruction from stereo-temporal image sequences
20 Jul 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: 23 Apr 19
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Spatially self-similar patterned illumination for depth imaging
6 Jul 21
Methods, systems, and devices involving patterned radiation are provided in accordance with various embodiments.
Benjamin Braker, Aaron Wegner, Ronald Zimmerman, Eric Moore, Trevor McDonald
Filed: 10 Apr 20
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On-axis aimer for vision system and multi-range illuminator for same
29 Jun 21
This invention provides an aimer assembly for a vision system that is coaxial (on-axis) with the camera optical axis, thus providing an aligned aim point at a wide range of working distances.
Laurens Nunnink, Saul Sanz Rodriguez
Filed: 8 Jul 19
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System and method for tying together machine vision coordinate spaces in a guided assembly environment
29 Jun 21
This invention provides a system and method that ties the coordinate spaces at the two locations together during calibration time using features on a runtime workpiece instead of a calibration target.
Guruprasad Shivaram, Cyril C. Marrion, Jr., Lifeng Liu, Tuotuo Li
Filed: 13 May 19
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System and method for reduced-speckle laser line generation
15 Jun 21
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: 13 Apr 20
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Constant magnification lens for vision system camera
8 Jun 21
This invention provides a lens assembly for a vision system, allowing for a constant magnification at various focal distances.
Laurens Nunnink
Filed: 11 Jan 17
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Positioning system for components of optical systems
25 May 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: 9 Aug 19
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Systems and methods for improved 3-d data reconstruction from stereo-temporal image sequences
25 May 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
Filed: 23 Apr 19
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Lens assembly with integrated feedback loop and time-of-flight sensor
11 May 21
This invention provides an integrated time-of-flight sensor that delivers distance information to a processor associated with the camera assembly and vision system.
Andreas Weber, Laurens Nunnink, Rene Delasauce, William Equitz
Filed: 29 Dec 17
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Handheld ID-reading system with integrated illumination assembly
11 May 21
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: 1 Nov 18
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Optical illumination for status indication
6 Apr 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: 18 Jan 19
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Method and apparatus for performing different decoding algorithms in different locations
6 Apr 21
A method and apparatus for decoding codes applied to objects for use with an image sensor that includes a two dimensional field of view (FOV), the method comprising the steps of providing a processor programmed to perform the steps of obtaining an image of the FOV and applying different decode algorithms to code candidates in the obtained image to attempt to decode the code candidates wherein the decode algorithm applied to each candidate is a function of the location of the code candidate in the FOV.
James A. Negro, Xiangyun Ye
Filed: 18 Nov 19
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Systems and methods for decoding two-dimensional matrix symbols with incomplete or absent fixed patterns
23 Mar 21
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: 14 Feb 18
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System and method for simultaneous consideration of edges and normals in image features by a vision system
23 Mar 21
This invention applies dynamic weighting between a point-to-plane and point-to-edge metric on a per-edge basis in an acquired image using a vision system.
Andrew Hoelscher, Simon Barker, Adam Wagman, David J. Michael
Filed: 21 Feb 18
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Symbology reader with multi-core processor
9 Mar 21
A vision system camera, and associated methods of operation, having a multi-core processor, high-speed, high-resolution imager, FOVE, auto-focus lens and imager-connected pre-processor to pre-process image data provides the acquisition and processing speed, as well as the image resolution that are highly desirable in a wide range of applications.
Laurens Nunnink, Richard Reuter, Frank Winzen, Mario Joussen, Joerg Kesten, James A. Negro
Filed: 10 Dec 18
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System and method for finding and classifying lines in an image with a vision system
2 Mar 21
This invention provides a system and method for finding line features in an image that allows multiple lines to be efficiently and accurately identified and characterized.
Lei Wang, Vivek Anand, Lowell D. Jacobson
Filed: 6 Jun 18
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Object dimensioning system and method
2 Mar 21
Determining dimensions of an object can include determining a distance between the object and an imaging device, and an angle of an optical axis of the imaging device.
José Fernandez-Dorado, Emilio Pastor Mira, Francisco Azcona Guerrero, Ivan Bachelder, Laurens Nunnink, Torsten Kempf, Savithri Vaidyanathan, Kyra Moed, John Bryan Boatner
Filed: 28 Jan 19
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Apparatuses, systems, and methods for providing a visual program for machine vision systems
26 Jan 21
Techniques include systems, computerized methods, and computer readable media for creating a graphical program in a graphical program development environment.
Ales Hvezda, Lou Palmieri, Scott Schuff, Dave Schumacher
Filed: 24 May 19