公开(公告)号：US07180606B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-20

申请号：US10885315

申请日：2004-07-07

Applicant: James Mahon ,  Padraig Butler ,  John Milroy ,  Kevin Godden ,  Mohsen Abdollahi ,  Peter Conlon

Inventor： James Mahon ,  Padraig Butler ,  John Milroy ,  Kevin Godden ,  Mohsen Abdollahi ,  Peter Conlon

IPC: G01B11/24

CPC classification number: G06T7/0004 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01N21/95684 ,  G06T5/006 ,  G06T7/521 ,  G06T2207/30152

Abstract: A machine vision system (1) has two laser sources (2, 3) to illuminate a solder deposit from both sides for comprehensive coverage without occlusion. The camera (4) has an FGPA (32) programmed to define a subset of the sensor array (20) as a region of interest to be processed for each laser source (2, 3). This reduces the amount of data transfer and processing required. The image line (31) is dynamically maintained in the region of interest by adjustement of camara Z position according to warp of the substrate (S).

Abstract translation: 机器视觉系统（1）具有两个激光源（2,3），用于照亮来自两侧的焊料沉积物以进行全面覆盖而不堵塞。 相机（4）具有被编程为将传感器阵列（20）的子集定义为要为每个激光源（2,3）处理的感兴趣区域的FGPA（32）。 这减少了所需的数据传输和处理量。 通过根据基板（S）的翘曲调节卡马拉Z位置，将图像线（31）动态地保持在感兴趣的区域中。

公开(公告)号：US07171037B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-30

申请号：US10393413

申请日：2003-03-20

Applicant: James Mahon ,  S. Jeffrey Rosner ,  Izhak Baharav ,  Xuemei Zhang

Inventor： James Mahon ,  S. Jeffrey Rosner ,  Izhak Baharav ,  Xuemei Zhang

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/68

CPC classification number: G01N21/95684 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01R31/309

Abstract: A display for use in a printed circuit board inspection system for inspecting objects on a printed circuit board is capable of displaying a greater-than-two dimensional image of the shape of the surface of an object resident on the printed circuit board in at least two dimensions. The image of the object is generated based on optical imaging of the object under different illumination configurations.

Abstract translation: 用于在印刷电路板上检查物体的印刷电路板检查系统中使用的显示器能够显示驻留在印刷电路板上的物体的表面形状的大于二维图像的至少两个 尺寸。 基于不同照明配置下物体的光学成像，生成物体的图像。

公开(公告)号：US6151407A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-21

申请号：US904625

申请日：1997-08-01

Applicant: Peter Conlon ,  Sean Michael O'Neill ,  James Mahon

Inventor： Peter Conlon ,  Sean Michael O'Neill ,  James Mahon

IPC: G01N21/88 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/8806

Abstract: A measurement system (1) has robotic system (3) mounted over a base plate (2) which provides a vertical height reference. In the optical head (8), a CCD camera (17) is adjustable to be pre-set in height. The optical head (8) also has an upper light source (18) comprising LEDs and a lower light source (25) comprising a white fluorescent lamp (26) for lateral component illumination. An air flow system (45) directs cooling air in a swirling motion around the tube. An image analysis computer (10) automatically performs various tests to co-ordinate optical and mechanical operation.

Abstract translation: 测量系统（1）具有安装在提供垂直高度参考的基板（2）上的机器人系统（3）。 在光学头（8）中，CCD摄像机（17）可调节以预定高度。 光学头（8）还具有包括LED的上部光源（18）和包括用于侧向部件照明的白色荧光灯（26）的下部光源（25）。 空气流动系统（45）围绕管引导旋转运动中的冷却空气。 图像分析计算机（10）自动执行各种测试以协调光学和机械操作。

公开(公告)号：US20060291715A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11165814

申请日：2005-06-24

Applicant: Richard Evans ,  Iain Lennox ,  James Mahon

Inventor： Richard Evans ,  Iain Lennox ,  James Mahon

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: B23K31/12 ,  G01N21/95684

Abstract: Solder fillets are inspected post-reflow by illuminating firstly from one side only along a dimension through a row of components. Only pixels arising from light received normal to the joints on that side are analysed. There is then illumination from the opposite side and corresponding image analysis normal to the right side fillets only. This avoids noise arising from reflections from a fillet across to the opposite fillet of an adjacent component.

Abstract translation: 通过先从一侧照射，沿着一个维度通过一排部件来检查焊接后视镜。 分析仅接收从该侧接头正常的光的像素。 那里只有相对侧的照明和相应的图像分析只适用于右边的圆角。 这避免了从倒角到相邻部件的相对的圆角的反射产生的噪声。

公开(公告)号：US06697154B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-24

申请号：US09986961

申请日：2001-11-13

Applicant: Mark Douglas Owen ,  Adrian Boyle ,  Niall Dorr ,  James Mahon ,  Peter Conlon

Inventor： Mark Douglas Owen ,  Adrian Boyle ,  Niall Dorr ,  James Mahon ,  Peter Conlon

IPC: G01N2188

CPC classification number: G06T7/0006 ,  G01N21/95692 ,  G01R31/2805 ,  G01R31/309 ,  G06T2207/10152 ,  G06T2207/30141

Abstract: A system has a projection lens directing on-axis light and low level LEDs directing light to blind microvias. A high resolution camera captures blind microvia images and an image processor recognizes defects according to classifications according to reflected light area and centroid position. The lens is telecentric for particularly effective image capture in blind microvias. The system also has an array of 6000 back lighting LEDs providing illumination for capture of images by a camera. These images are analyzed by the image processor to detect defects such as blocked through microvias.

Abstract translation: 系统具有引导轴上光的投影透镜和将光导向盲微孔的低级LED。 高分辨率摄像机捕获盲微视觉图像，并且图像处理器根据反射光区域和重心位置根据分类识别缺陷。 透镜是远心的，用于在盲孔中进行特别有效的图像捕获。 该系统还具有6000个背光照明LED阵列，为照相机拍摄图像提供照明。 这些图像由图像处理器分析以检测诸如通过微孔阻塞的缺陷。

公开(公告)号：US06580961B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-17

申请号：US10040477

申请日：2002-01-09

Applicant: William Diggin ,  Kevin Keane ,  James Mahon ,  Joseph O'Keeffe ,  John Milroy

Inventor： William Diggin ,  Kevin Keane ,  James Mahon ,  Joseph O'Keeffe ,  John Milroy

IPC: G06F1900

CPC classification number: G05B19/41875 ,  G05B2219/31186 ,  G05B2219/33148 ,  G05B2219/37576 ,  G05B2219/49302 ,  H05K1/0269 ,  H05K3/3484 ,  H05K13/08 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y02P90/22 ,  Y10T29/53178

Abstract: A closed loop controller (6) has a measurement server (11) which captures measurement data from a measurement machine (3) via a link (22). It also receives production data indicating which placement machine parts were involved in depositing inspected items, via links (20, 21). The server (11) correlates this data and transmits it via a link (23) to a closed loop client (10), which generates process engineer displays of the correlated data and generates a control signal for the placement machine (2). These are fed back via a link (24) for automatic closed loop control.

Abstract translation: 闭环控制器（6）具有经由连杆（22）从测量机器（3）捕获测量数据的测量服务器（11）。 它还通过链路（20,21）接收指示哪些贴片机部件涉及存放被检查物品的生产数据。 服务器（11）将该数据相关联并通过链路（23）将其发送到闭环客户端（10），该闭环客户端（10）产生相关数据的处理工程师显示并产生用于放置机器（2）的控制信号。 这些通过用于自动闭环控制的链路（24）反馈。

公开(公告)号：US20070177789A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US11343317

申请日：2006-01-31

Applicant: Jeffrey Harrell ,  James Mahon ,  Peter Conlon

Inventor： Jeffrey Harrell ,  James Mahon ,  Peter Conlon

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H05K3/1233 ,  G01N21/95684 ,  G01N2021/95646 ,  H05K1/0269 ,  H05K13/0817 ,  H05K13/083 ,  H05K2203/0139 ,  H05K2203/163

Abstract: A solder paste inspection machine carries out the steps of automatically generating inspection data for solder paste deposits, automatically determining a squeegee direction of travel for said paste deposits. It associates the squeegee direction with the inspection data, and feeds the inspection data back to a solder paste printer with an indication of squeegee direction. The direction is determined from three-dimensional range maps, the direction of squeegee travel being in the direction of upward slope.

Abstract translation: 焊膏检查机执行自动生成焊膏沉积检查数据的步骤，自动确定所述膏体沉积物的刮板行进方向。 它将刮刀方向与检查数据相关联，并将检查数据送回到具有刮板方向指示的焊膏打印机。 方向由三维范围图确定，刮板行进方向在向上倾斜的方向。

公开(公告)号：US20060221406A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11364790

申请日：2006-02-28

Applicant: Padraig Butler ,  Anthony Mapstone ,  James Mahon

Inventor： Padraig Butler ,  Anthony Mapstone ,  James Mahon

IPC: H04N1/40

CPC classification number: G06T5/005 ,  G06T2207/30141

Abstract: Images are captured of linear illumination with improved identification of lines and elimination of noise. A most probable line of multiple lines is identified as the one which is widest, and two parallel lines in proximity are regarded as one if their separation is two or one dark pixels. There is an upper line width limit, to eliminate blooming.

Abstract translation: 通过改进线路识别和消除噪声，捕获图像线性照明。 多行最可能的行被标识为最宽的一行，如果它们的分隔是两个或一个暗像素，则两个接近的平行线被视为一个。 有一个上限线宽度，以消除开花。

公开(公告)号：US20060071052A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US11240061

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Peter Conlon ,  James Mahon

Inventor： Peter Conlon ,  James Mahon

IPC: B23K31/12

CPC classification number: H05K3/3484 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  H05K1/0269 ,  H05K2203/163

Abstract: Determining the quality of a solder paste deposit includes comparing the fluorescence from a solder paste deposit with that of a deposit having an ideal mixture of flux and metal spheres.

Abstract translation: 确定焊膏沉积物的质量包括将来自焊膏沉积物的荧光与具有理想的助熔剂和金属球体的沉积物的荧光进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US20050157920A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-21

申请号：US10892966

申请日：2004-07-16

Applicant: John Doherty ,  James Mahon

Inventor： John Doherty ,  James Mahon

IPC: G01B11/25 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/32 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/3208 ,  G01B11/2513 ,  G06K2209/19 ,  G06T7/521

Abstract: A machine vision system comprising a structured light illuminator, a camera, an image processor, and a controller, wherein the controller dynamically adjusts parameters for structured illumination according to actual position of a subject being inspected.

Abstract translation: 一种机器视觉系统，包括结构化的光照射器，相机，图像处理器和控制器，其中所述控制器根据所检查的被摄体的实际位置动态地调整用于结构化照明的参数。