Laser projection system using variable part alignment
    11.
    发明授权
    Laser projection system using variable part alignment 有权
    激光投影系统使用可变部分对准

    公开(公告)号:US09245062B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-26

    申请号:US13719382

    申请日:2012-12-19

    Inventor: Kurt D. Rueb

    Abstract: A method of projecting a template on a workpiece provides a measurement system for determining a location of a workpiece and a laser projector for projecting a laser template. A feature on the workpiece having geometric significance is identified. A physical location of the feature in a three dimensional coordinate system is determined and compared to a theoretical location of the feature on computer model of the workpiece. A template correlated to the feature is selected. The projection of the template onto the workpiece relative to the feature is optimized by correlating alignment of the physical location of the feature with the computer model of the feature. The template is projected onto the workpiece based upon the optimized projection for directing work to be performed on the workpiece.

    Abstract translation: 将模板投影在工件上的方法提供了用于确定工件的位置的测量系统和用于投射激光模板的激光投影仪。 识别具有几何意义的工件上的特征。 确定三维坐标系中特征的物理位置,并将其与工件计算机模型上的特征的理论位置进行比较。 选择与特征相关的模板。 通过将特征的物理位置与特征的计算机模型相关联来优化模板相对于特征对工件的投影。 基于优化的投影来将模板投影到工件上,用于引导要在工件上执行的工件。

    Laser projection system and method
    12.
    发明授权
    Laser projection system and method 有权
    激光投影系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09200899B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-01

    申请号:US13652735

    申请日:2012-10-16

    Inventor: Kurt D. Rueb

    Abstract: A laser projection system for projecting an image on a workpiece includes a photogrammetry assembly and a laser projector, each communicating with a computer. The photogrammetry assembly includes a first camera for scanning the workpiece, and the laser projector projects a laser image to arbitrary locations. Light is conveyed from the direction of the workpiece to the photogrammetry assembly. The photogrammetry assembly signals the coordinates light conveyed toward the photogrammetry assembly to the computer with the computer being programmable for determining a geometric location of the laser image. The computer establishes a geometric correlation between the photogrammetry assembly, the laser projector, and the workpiece for realigning the laser image to a corrected geometric location relative to the workpiece.

    Abstract translation: 用于将图像投影在工件上的激光投影系统包括每个与计算机通信的摄影测量组件和激光投影仪。 摄影测量组件包括用于扫描工件的第一相机,并且激光投影仪将激光图像投射到任意位置。 光从工件的方向传送到摄影测量组件。 摄影测量组件将计算机可编程的用于确定激光图像的几何位置的向摄影测量组件传送的坐标信号发送到计算机。 计算机在摄影测量组件,激光投影仪和工件之间建立几何相关性,以将激光图像重新对准相对于工件的校正几何位置。

    Optical template projection using positional reference

    公开(公告)号:US11828596B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-28

    申请号:US17734495

    申请日:2022-05-02

    CPC classification number: G01C11/14 G01C15/004 H04N9/3161 H04N9/3194

    Abstract: A system and method for aligning projection of an optical indicia on a surface of a large object is disclosed. A reference is disposed in proximity to the object. The reference includes a plurality of markers spaced at intermittent locations. A projection system projects optical indicia onto the surface of the object. A detection system detects the markers disposed upon the reference and signals an image of the markers to a processor for the processor to register a location of the projection system relative to the reference. The reference is aligned with a feature disposed upon the object enabling registration of the markers to the object. A location of the projection system relative to the object is established enabling the projection system to project the optical indicia onto the object to a predetermined location.

    CONTROL OF AN OPTICAL INDICATOR SYSTEM THROUGH MANIPULATION OF PHYSICAL OBJECTS

    公开(公告)号:US20230194259A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-22

    申请号:US18110205

    申请日:2023-02-15

    Inventor: Kurt D. Rueb

    CPC classification number: G01C11/02 G01B11/14 G03B21/2033

    Abstract: A method and system for controlling projection of optical indicators on a worksurface is disclosed. A projection device for projecting a first optical indicator and a second optical indicator onto a worksurface is provided. A measurement system monitors a work area in which the worksurface is disposed. The measurement system locates a control object within the work area and identifies a marker disposed on the control object. The measurement system monitors a first disposition and a second disposition of the control object. The projection device projects the first optical indicator onto the worksurface and the projection device projects the second optical indicator onto the worksurface in response to manipulation of the control object between the first disposition and the second disposition as detected by said measurement system.

    Laser projection system with motion compensation and method

    公开(公告)号:US09881383B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-30

    申请号:US14160945

    申请日:2014-01-22

    Inventor: Kurt D. Rueb

    CPC classification number: G06T7/292 G06T7/73

    Abstract: A method of accurately projecting a laser image pattern on a work surface and continuously compensating for relative dynamic movement between the laser and the work surface, including establishing a position of the camera in three dimensions relative to the work surface by locating the targets in the camera image, establishing a position of the laser relative to the work surface utilizing the fixed position of the laser relative to the camera, and using a computer to continuously adjust the rotation of the laser projector mirrors in response to dynamic movement of the laser projector relative to the work surface as determined by the camera. In one embodiment, the computer continuously tracks at least two prior locations of the laser projector relative to the work surface and predicts the next location of the laser, compensating for movement of the laser relative to the work surface.

    GALVANOMETER SCANNED CAMERA WITH VARIABLE FOCUS AND METHOD
    16.
    发明申请
    GALVANOMETER SCANNED CAMERA WITH VARIABLE FOCUS AND METHOD 有权
    具有可变焦点和方法的GALVANOMETER SCANNED CAMERA

    公开(公告)号:US20140253719A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-11

    申请号:US14200204

    申请日:2014-03-07

    Inventor: Kurt D. Rueb

    Abstract: A camera assembly for generating a high resolution image of an area of interest on a workpiece includes a sensor array and an optical lens that focuses light reflected from the workpiece onto the sensor array. The sensor array is inclined relative to an optical axis defined by the optical lens disposed in a fixed position relative to the optical lens. A galvanometer driven minor assembly directs a field of view of the optical lens toward the area of interest on the workpiece translating light reflected from the area of interest of the workpiece onto the sensor array. The inclination of the sensor array provides varying degrees of resolution relative to a distance of the workpiece area of interest from the camera assembly enabling the camera assembly to generate high resolution images at varying distances from the camera assembly without adjusting the optical lens relative to the sensor array.

    Abstract translation: 用于在工件上产生感兴趣区域的高分辨率图像的相机组件包括传感器阵列和将从工件反射的光聚焦到传感器阵列上的光学透镜。 传感器阵列相对于由相对于光学透镜设置在固定位置的光学透镜限定的光轴倾斜。 检流计驱动的小组件将光学透镜的视场朝向工件上感兴趣的区域将从工件感兴趣的区域反射的光平移到传感器阵列上。 传感器阵列的倾斜度相对于相机组件的工件区域的距离提供了不同程度的分辨率,使相机组件能够在不相对于传感器调节光学透镜的情况下,在与相机组件不同的距离处产生不同距离的高分辨率图像 数组。

    LASER PROJECTION SYSTEM USING VARIABLE PART ALIGNMENT
    17.
    发明申请
    LASER PROJECTION SYSTEM USING VARIABLE PART ALIGNMENT 有权
    使用可变部分对准的激光投影系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130253682A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-26

    申请号:US13719382

    申请日:2012-12-19

    Inventor: Kurt D. Rueb

    Abstract: A method of projecting a template on a workpiece provides a measurement system for determining a location of a workpiece and a laser projector for projecting a laser template. A feature on the workpiece having geometric significance is identified. A physical location of the feature in a three dimensional coordinate system is determined and compared to a theoretical location of the feature on computer model of the workpiece. A template correlated to the feature is selected. The projection of the template onto the workpiece relative to the feature is optimized by correlating alignment of the physical location of the feature with the computer model of the feature. The template is projected onto the workpiece based upon the optimized projection for directing work to be performed on the workpiece.

    Abstract translation: 将模板投影在工件上的方法提供了用于确定工件的位置的测量系统和用于投射激光模板的激光投影仪。 识别具有几何意义的工件上的特征。 确定三维坐标系中特征的物理位置,并将其与工件计算机模型上的特征的理论位置进行比较。 选择与特征相关的模板。 通过将特征的物理位置与特征的计算机模型相关联来优化模板相对于特征对工件的投影。 基于优化的投影来将模板投影到工件上,用于引导要在工件上执行的工件。

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