Remote operation of optical system
    27.
    发明授权
    Remote operation of optical system 失效
    远程操作光学系统

    公开(公告)号:US4862397A

    公开(公告)日:1989-08-29

    申请号:US89836

    申请日:1987-08-27

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a detector array based optical system using reflected or transmitted light for machine vision is disclosed. The light characteristic such as power (intensity) or distribution of power received by said optical system is detected and an electrical signal indicative of the characteristic is transmitted to a remote control system. The control system then adjusts a light power related variable of the optical system when the received light characteristic signal is deficient. A method and apparatus for linearizing the output of a diode array is also disclosed. An element correction array is set up in a microprocessor and an encoding device providing precise edge movement data is moved past the elements of the diode array so that the data from the encoder and from the diode array can be compared and the difference inputted as offset values for the corresponding positions of the elements in the correction array. Thereafter, during operation, the offset values are added to the diode array element reading to obtain a corrected diode array output which is substantially linear.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用用于机器视觉的反射或透射光来控制基于检测器阵列的光学系统的方法和装置。 检测由所述光学系统接收的功率(强度)或功率分布等光特性,并将指示特性的电信号传送到遥控系统。 然后,当所接收的光特征信号不足时,控制系统调整光学系统的光功率相关变量。 还公开了一种用于使二极管阵列的输出线性化的方法和装置。 在微处理器中设置元件校正阵列,并且提供精确边缘移动数据的编码装置移动经过二极管阵列的元件,使得可以比较来自编码器和二极管阵列的数据,并将差分输入作为偏移值 对于校正阵列中的元素的相应位置。 此后,在操作期间,将偏移值加到二极管阵列元件读数中,以获得基本上线性的校正二极管阵列输出。

    Electro-optical sensors for manual control
    28.
    发明授权
    Electro-optical sensors for manual control 失效
    电光传感器,用于手动控制

    公开(公告)号:US4761072A

    公开(公告)日:1988-08-02

    申请号:US110589

    申请日:1987-10-19

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    CPC classification number: G01S17/48 G01C3/10

    Abstract: Novel method and apparatus are disclosed which assist in utilization of ranging type non-contact sensors with coordinate measurement machines (CMM's ) and other machines. Various visual and/or audible indicators are provided to assist the operator in using the machine.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种新颖的方法和装置,其有助于使用具有坐标测量机(CMM)和其他机器的测距型非接触式传感器。 提供各种视觉和/或听觉指示器以帮助操作者使用机器。

    Coordinate measuring method and device using a contact member
    29.
    发明授权
    Coordinate measuring method and device using a contact member 失效
    使用接触构件的坐标测量方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US4694184A

    公开(公告)日:1987-09-15

    申请号:US831724

    申请日:1986-02-21

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    CPC classification number: G01B11/007

    Abstract: A method and device for sensing the presence and location of an object in a reference plane by directing light along a line perpendicular to the plane, defining a ring in that plane encircling said line of light, and sensing, by a change in the condition of the light, the presence of an object on the ring. In a first, non-contacting embodiment, light is directed along a line which is the axis of the ring and directed outwardly and focused at the ring. A circular detector coaxial with the light ring is positioned to sense intrusion onto that ring of an object, and by using a circular diode array detector, one can detect both the presence and location of that object on the ring. According to another contacting embodiment, a disc is placed in the reference plane with the light shining through an opening therein, the disc being movable in any direction in said reference plane. When an object touches the disc at any point and moves it, this changes the location of the aperture through which the light passes. This change is sensed to indicate an object on the ring.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于通过沿着垂直于该平面的线引导光线来感测物体在参考平面中的存在和位置的方法和装置,在围绕所述光线的该平面中限定环,并且通过改变条件 光,一个物体在环上的存在。 在第一个非接触的实施例中,光沿着作为环的轴线并且向外指向并且聚焦在环上的线。 与光环同轴的圆形检测器被定位成感测到物体的环上的入侵,并且通过使用圆形二极管阵列检测器,可以检测该物体在环上的存在和位置。 根据另一接触实施例,盘被放置在参考平面中,其中光照射通过其中的开口,盘可在所述参考平面中的任何方向上移动。 当物体在任何位置接触光盘并移动时,这会改变光线通过的孔径的位置。 检测到该变化以指示环上的对象。

    Remote operation of optical system
    30.
    发明授权
    Remote operation of optical system 失效
    远程操作光学系统

    公开(公告)号:US4692884A

    公开(公告)日:1987-09-08

    申请号:US454989

    申请日:1983-01-03

    Inventor: Timothy R. Pryor

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a detector array based optical system using reflected or transmitted light for machine vision is disclosed. The light characteristic such as power (intensity) or distribution of power received by the optical system is detected and an electrical signal indicative of said characteristic is transmitted to a remote control system. The control system then adjusts a light power related variable of the optical system when the received light characteristic signal is deficient. A method and apparatus for linearizing the output of a diode array is also disclosed. An element correction array is set up in a microprocessor and an encoding device providing precise edge movement data is moved past the elements of the diode array so that the data from the encoder and from the diode array can be compared and the difference inputted as offset values for the corresponding positions of the elements in the correction array. Thereafter, during operation, the offset values are added to the diode array element reading to obtain a corrected diode array output which is substantially linear.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用用于机器视觉的反射或透射光来控制基于检测器阵列的光学系统的方法和装置。 检测由光学系统接收的功率(强度)或功率分布等光特性,并将表示所述特性的电信号传输到遥控系统。 然后,当所接收的光特征信号不足时,控制系统调整光学系统的光功率相关变量。 还公开了一种用于使二极管阵列的输出线性化的方法和装置。 在微处理器中设置元件校正阵列,并且提供精确边缘移动数据的编码装置移动经过二极管阵列的元件,使得可以比较来自编码器和二极管阵列的数据,并将差分作为偏移值输入 对于校正阵列中的元素的相应位置。 此后,在操作期间,将偏移值加到二极管阵列元件读数中,以获得基本上线性的校正二极管阵列输出。

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