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公开(公告)号：US5956417A
公开(公告)日：1999-09-21
申请号：US203603
申请日：1994-02-28
Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor
Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor
CPC classification number: B23P19/10 , A01B69/008 , B25J9/1697 , G01B11/00 , G05B19/401 , F02F2007/0063 , G05B2219/34033 , G05B2219/39393 , G05B2219/45064
Abstract: A method and apparatus uses naturally occurring object features as targets in a machine vision based robot (or other) guidance system. In one embodiment, a special high speed processor finds at least 3 pre-selected feature points on an object, which when considered with the data base for the object, allows a rapid 6 degree of freedom solution for the object location relative to the camera and thence connected automation. While primarily envisioned for industrial robots, the invention is useful for all sorts of machines including vehicles, construction machinery and the like--anywhere the target object has a known data base relative to the features in question.
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公开(公告)号：US5940302A
公开(公告)日：1999-08-17
申请号：US460894
申请日：1995-06-05
Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor
Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor
IPC: F02F1/24 , G01B11/08 , G01B11/12 , G01B11/24 , G01S5/16 , G01S17/46 , G05B19/401 , G05B19/4065 , G05B19/42 , G01B11/00 , B23P13/00
CPC classification number: G01S17/48 , B23K26/361 , F02F1/24 , G01B11/08 , G01B11/12 , G01B11/24 , G01B11/2433 , G01S5/16 , G05B19/401 , G05B19/4065 , G05B19/4207 , G05B2219/50071 , G05B2219/50203 , G05B2219/50276 , Y10T29/5136
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for determining surface locations or a contour of an object. Such methods and apparatus include projecting light onto an object and imaging the illuminated points or zones onto a photodetector array using a lens, the axis of which is moved to track the illuminated points or zones.
Abstract translation: 提供了用于确定物体的表面位置或轮廓的方法和装置。 这样的方法和装置包括将光投射到物体上，并使用透镜将照射的点或区域成像到光电检测器阵列上，该透镜的轴线被移动以跟踪照射的点或区域。
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公开(公告)号：US5917726A
公开(公告)日：1999-06-29
申请号：US154028
申请日：1993-11-18
Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor
Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor
IPC: G05B19/418 , G06F19/00
CPC classification number: G05B19/41875 , G05B19/4189 , G05B2219/32181 , G05B2219/32182 , G05B2219/32186 , G05B2219/32188 , G05B2219/32212 , G05B2219/32372 , G05B2219/33002 , G05B2219/33027 , G05B2219/33192 , G05B2219/36105 , G05B2219/36284 , G05B2219/37008 , G05B2219/37014 , G05B2219/37074 , G05B2219/37205 , G05B2219/37206 , G05B2219/37326 , G05B2219/37355 , G05B2219/37369 , G05B2219/37555 , G05B2219/37559 , G05B2219/37563 , G05B2219/37575 , G05B2219/45055 , G05B2219/49025 , G05B2219/49031 , G05B2219/49219 , G05B2219/50099 , G05B2219/50125 , G05B2219/50185 , G05B2219/50197 , G05B2219/50214 , G05B2219/50376 , Y02P90/04 , Y02P90/16 , Y02P90/22 , Y02P90/26 , Y02P90/28 , Y10T29/25 , Y10T29/53052
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for "Intelligent" control of production processes such as machining, casting, heat treating and welding are disclosed. The key enabler of such control is electro-optical or other suitable sensors, generally non contact, capable of rapidly and accurately acquiring data from parts and tools used to produce them in a production "in-process" environment. Systems are disclosed to control not only the instant operation, but those processes connected therewith, both upstream and downstream. Data bases are generated and knowledge bases are used. Application of the invention can improve quality and productivity, and allow the production of parts which have unusual or individual material characteristics.
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公开(公告)号：US5880459A
公开(公告)日：1999-03-09
申请号：US463096
申请日：1995-06-05
Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor , Bernard Hockley , Nick Liptay-Wagner , Omer L. Hageniers , W. J. Pastorius
Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor , Bernard Hockley , Nick Liptay-Wagner , Omer L. Hageniers , W. J. Pastorius
IPC: B25J9/18 , G01B11/00 , G01B11/02 , G01B11/03 , G01B11/24 , G01B11/245 , G01C3/00 , G01C3/06 , G01C15/00 , G01S7/481 , G01S7/491 , G01S17/46 , G01S17/87 , G01S17/88 , G01S17/89 , G01C3/08
CPC classification number: G01S17/48 , G01B11/002 , G01B11/24 , G01B11/2416 , G01B11/245 , G01S17/87 , G01S17/89 , G01S7/4811 , G01S7/4813 , G01S17/46 , G01S17/88 , G01S7/481 , G01S7/491
Abstract: A method and apparatus for control of a detector array based imaging system which includes analyzing the output of a photodetector array and modifying or controlling a photodetector array light gathering related variable based on the analysis. In particular, one embodiment of the invention involves temporarily storing the image data from the photodetector array and modifying one of the scan clock rate or the scan clock rate within a scan of the photodetector array based on an analysis of the stored data to optimize the light gathering of the image system. A further embodiment of the invention involves controlling a light gathering related photodetector array variable and an illumination source variable based on an analysis of the output of the photodetector array.
Abstract translation: 一种用于控制基于检测器阵列的成像系统的方法和装置，其包括分析光电检测器阵列的输出并基于分析修改或控制光电检测器阵列光收集相关变量。 特别地，本发明的一个实施例涉及临时存储来自光电检测器阵列的图像数据，并且基于对所存储的数据的分析来修改光电检测器阵列的扫描内的扫描时钟速率或扫描时钟速率之一，以优化光 收集图像系统。 本发明的另一实施例涉及基于对光电检测器阵列的输出的分析来控制聚光相关光电检测器阵列变量和照明源变量。
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公开(公告)号：US5825017A
公开(公告)日：1998-10-20
申请号：US463098
申请日：1995-06-05
Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor
Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor
IPC: F02F1/24 , G01B11/08 , G01B11/12 , G01B11/24 , G01S5/16 , G01S17/46 , G05B19/4065 , G05B19/42 , G01B11/00 , B27G23/00
CPC classification number: G01S17/48 , F02F1/24 , G01B11/08 , G01B11/12 , G01B11/24 , G01B11/2433 , G01S5/16 , G05B19/4065 , G05B19/4207 , G01S7/497 , G05B2219/35349 , G05B2219/36478 , G05B2219/37008 , G05B2219/37206 , G05B2219/37228 , G05B2219/37335 , G05B2219/37357 , G05B2219/37559 , G05B2219/37574 , G05B2219/37575 , G05B2219/50026 , G05B2219/50069 , G05B2219/50071 , G05B2219/50203 , G05B2219/50276 , G05B2219/50375
Abstract: The invention primarily concerns improvements to turning, grinding milling and other machining processes using electro-optical sensors for analyzing images or patterns related to tools used to work objects. Also disclosed are unique electro-optical sensing methods and apparatus in their own right, capable of high accuracy measurement required for modern industry. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a two axis image analysis of the backlit tool edge is performed to determine tool position, damage, or wear, and where desired appropriate control steps taken to reposition or change the tool. In another preferred embodiment the tool itself is equipped with optically sensed contact members according to the invention to measure the part produced with the tool, or to determine the deflection of the tool.
Abstract translation: 本发明主要涉及使用电光传感器来分析与用于工作对象的工具有关的图像或图案的车削，研磨和其它加工过程的改进。 还公开了其独特的电光感测方法和装置，能够对现代工业所需的高精度测量。 在本发明的优选实施例中，执行背光工具边缘的双轴图像分析以确定工具位置，损坏或磨损，并且在需要适当的控制步骤以重新定位或改变工具的情况下。 在另一优选实施例中，工具本身配备有根据本发明的光学检测的接触构件，以测量用工具产生的部分，或者确定工具的挠曲。
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Patent Agency Ranking66.发明授权
公开(公告)号：US5811825A
公开(公告)日：1998-09-22
申请号：US463094
申请日：1995-06-05
Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor , Bernard Hockley , Nick Liptay Wagner , Omer L. Hageniers , W. J. Pastorius
Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor , Bernard Hockley , Nick Liptay Wagner , Omer L. Hageniers , W. J. Pastorius
IPC: B25J9/18 , G01B11/00 , G01B11/02 , G01B11/03 , G01B11/24 , G01B11/245 , G01C3/00 , G01C3/06 , G01C15/00 , G01S7/481 , G01S7/491 , G01S17/46 , G01S17/87 , G01S17/88 , G01S17/89 , G01C3/08
CPC classification number: G01S17/48 , G01B11/002 , G01B11/24 , G01B11/2416 , G01B11/245 , G01S17/87 , G01S17/89 , G01S7/4811 , G01S7/4813 , G01S17/46 , G01S17/88 , G01S7/481 , G01S7/491
Abstract: A method and apparatus for optically determining the dimension of part surfaces. Particular embodiments describe optical triangulation based coordinate measurement machines capable of accurate measurement of complex surfaces, such as gear teeth and turbine blades. Other embodiments provide highly useful sensors for robot guidance and related purposes. Up to 5 axis sensing capability is provided on surfaces of widely varying form.
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公开(公告)号：US5786602A
公开(公告)日：1998-07-28
申请号：US465656
申请日：1995-06-05
Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor , Bernard Hockley , Nick Liptay-Wagner , Omer L. Hageniers , W. J. Pastorius
Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor , Bernard Hockley , Nick Liptay-Wagner , Omer L. Hageniers , W. J. Pastorius
IPC: B25J9/18 , G01B11/00 , G01B11/02 , G01B11/03 , G01B11/24 , G01B11/245 , G01C3/00 , G01C3/06 , G01C15/00 , G01S7/481 , G01S7/491 , G01S17/46 , G01S17/87 , G01S17/88 , G01S17/89 , G01C3/08
CPC classification number: G01S17/48 , G01B11/002 , G01B11/24 , G01B11/2416 , G01B11/245 , G01S17/87 , G01S17/89 , G01S7/4811 , G01S7/4813 , G01S17/46 , G01S17/88 , G01S7/481 , G01S7/491
Abstract: A method and apparatus for optically determining the dimension of part surfaces. Particular embodiments describe optical triangulation based coordinate measurement machines capable of accurate measurement of complex surfaces, such as gear teeth and turbine blades. Other embodiments provide highly useful sensors for robot guidance and related purposes. Up to 5 axis sensing capability is provided on surfaces of widely varying form.
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公开(公告)号：US5721677A
公开(公告)日：1998-02-24
申请号：US467797
申请日：1995-06-06
Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor
Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor
IPC: B25J9/16 , B25J9/18 , G05B19/4097 , G05B19/418 , G06F19/00
CPC classification number: G05B19/4097 , B25J9/1697 , G05B19/41805 , G05B2219/36503 , G05B2219/37205 , G05B2219/37572 , G05B2219/45055 , G05B2219/50132 , Y02P90/04 , Y10T29/49769 , Y10T29/4978
Abstract: A new method and apparatus for fabrication or alignment of fixtures, jigs and structures is disclosed. The invention uses target points on one or more details which are referenced to the overall structure via targets on the details. These targets are monitored by a TV camera unit which is alternatively interfaced to a display for the human operator or a robot to provide position data. The interface may include input from a CAD system which allows display on robot coordinates to be offset by design data of the structure or a part to be located on it. While mainly envisioned for assistance in constructing fixtures for automobile assembly, the disclosed invention is widely useable for all types of construction including aircraft, bridges, boats, buses, houses, buildings and the like. A means for improving resolution of automatically served camera based systems is also disclosed.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于制造或对准固定装置，夹具和结构的新方法和装置。 本发明在通过细节上的目标参考整体结构的一个或多个细节上使用目标点。 这些目标由TV摄像机单元监视，TV摄像机单元可替代地连接到用于人类操作者或机器人的显示器以提供位置数据。 接口可以包括来自CAD系统的输入，其允许机器人坐标上的显示被结构的设计数据或要位于其上的部分偏移。 虽然主要用于协助构建用于汽车组装的固定装置，但是所公开的发明可广泛用于包括飞机，桥梁，船只，公共汽车，房屋，建筑物等在内的所有类型的构造。 还公开了一种用于提高自动服务的相机系统的分辨率的方法。
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公开(公告)号：US5600760A
公开(公告)日：1997-02-04
申请号：US465737
申请日：1995-06-06
Applicant: Timothy R. Pryor
Inventor： Timothy R. Pryor
CPC classification number: B25J9/1697 , B25J19/023 , B25J9/1692
Abstract: Target based machine vision useful for alignment of sensors and other objects affixed to structures, robots and the like. While addressed particularly to alignment of machine vision systems relative to structures, the techniques disclosed are useful with a multitude of different sensors and objects.
Abstract translation: 基于目标的机器视觉对于固定到结构，机器人等上的传感器和其它物体的对准是有用的。 虽然特别涉及机器视觉系统相对于结构的对准，但是所公开的技术对于许多不同的传感器和对象是有用的。
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公开(公告)号：US5168322A
公开(公告)日：1992-12-01
申请号：US747903
申请日：1991-08-19
Applicant: Donald A. Clarke , Rodger L. Reynolds , Timothy R. Pryor
Inventor： Donald A. Clarke , Rodger L. Reynolds , Timothy R. Pryor
CPC classification number: G01N21/8806 , G01B11/306 , G01N2021/8819 , G01N2021/8887 , G01N2201/102
Abstract: This invention relates to an electro-optical technique which senses form type and other defects on surfaces such as sheet metal or plastic panels. Method and apparatus are disclosed for allowing the inspection of the entire surface of interest from a single point of view while reducing the complexity of defects' optical signatures to simplify their subsequent analysis.
Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种电光技术，其可以感测诸如金属板或塑料板的表面上的形状类型和其它缺陷。 公开了用于允许从单个角度检查感兴趣的整个表面的方法和装置，同时减少缺陷的光学特征的复杂性，以简化其随后的分析。
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