公开(公告)号：US20070237388A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11405145

申请日：2006-04-17

Applicant: James Mahon ,  Brian MacNamee ,  Richard Evans ,  John Doherty

Inventor： James Mahon ,  Brian MacNamee ,  Richard Evans ,  John Doherty

IPC: G06K9/62

CPC classification number: G06K9/6256 ,  G06K9/6279 ,  G06K2209/19

Abstract: A classification system or classifying images of solder joints has a two-sided classifier to which query cases are presented. It can operate in an environment without task-specific counter-concept cases (“bad examples”) because it filters a library of general counter-concept cases to provide a refined set of counter-concept cases. The filtering is performed by a one-sided classifier, which uses a base of task-specific concept cases to perform the filtration.

Abstract translation: 分类系统或对焊点进行分类的图像具有双面分类器，用于查询案例。 它可以在没有任务特定的反概念案例（“坏例子”）的环境中运行，因为它过滤了一般的反概念案例库，以提供一组精简的反概念案例。 过滤由单面分类器执行，该分类器使用基于任务的概念情况来执行过滤。

公开(公告)号：US20060034506A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US11202575

申请日：2005-08-12

Applicant: James Mahon ,  James Tracey ,  Malachy Rice

Inventor： James Mahon ,  James Tracey ,  Malachy Rice

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H05K13/0815 ,  G01R31/2813 ,  G01R31/309

Abstract: A machine vision inspection system captures images of placed components and generates defect data. The defect data indicates defect components together with associated confidence scores. The confidence scores are generated according to factors such as the number of sides of a component lead at which paste has been detected (attribute factor), or measured component position (measurement factor). The confidence scores allow the placement machine to decide on how to act upon the defect data. They are also used by the inspection system to decide on which “visual watchpoint” series of component images to output for operator visual inspection.

Abstract translation: 机器视觉检测系统捕获放置组件的图像并生成缺陷数据。 缺陷数据表示缺陷组分以及相关的置信度分数。 置信度分数是根据诸如检测到粘贴的成分引线的边数（属性因子）或测量的部件位置（测量因子）等因素产生的。 置信度分数允许贴片机决定如何对缺陷数据采取行动。 它们也被检查系统用于决定输出哪些“视觉观察点”系列的图像，以便操作者进行视觉检查。

公开(公告)号：US20070094134A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：US11255340

申请日：2005-10-21

Applicant: Simran Kalra ,  Brette Kameny ,  Anita Kozminsky ,  James Mahon ,  Pamela Reid-Morgan ,  Peter Smith

Inventor： Simran Kalra ,  Brette Kameny ,  Anita Kozminsky ,  James Mahon ,  Pamela Reid-Morgan ,  Peter Smith

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q40/02 ,  G06Q20/102 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/06 ,  G06Q40/12

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for presenting, on a statement associated with a financial transaction instrument, an amount of interest avoided during a statement period. A first interest amount is computed for the statement period according to a first interest calculation method, the first interest amount being an interest amount actually billed to the transaction instrument account holder. A second interest amount is computed for the statement period according to a second interest calculation method. An amount of interest avoided for the statement period is computed by taking a difference of the first interest amount and the second interest amount. The amount of interest avoided for the statement period is displayed on the statement, whereby the holder of the transaction instrument is informed as to the amount of interest avoided by use of the first interest calculation method, rather than the second interest calculation method.

Abstract translation: 系统，方法和计算机程序产品，用于在与金融交易工具相关的报表中呈现在报表期间避免的利息金额。 根据第一利息计算方法计算报表期间的第一利息金额，第一利息金额是实际计入交易工具账户持有人的利息金额。 根据第二利息计算方法计算报表期间的第二利息金额。 通过取得第一利息金额和第二利息金额的差额计算报表期间避免的利息金额。 报表期间避免的利息金额显示在报表上，由交易工具的持有人通知使用第一个利息计算方法而不是第二个利息计算方法避免的利息金额。

公开(公告)号：US06983066B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-03

申请号：US10120382

申请日：2002-04-12

Applicant: James Mahon ,  Niall Burke ,  Adrian Boyle ,  Karl Stanley ,  Brian Farrell ,  Peter Conlon

Inventor： James Mahon ,  Niall Burke ,  Adrian Boyle ,  Karl Stanley ,  Brian Farrell ,  Peter Conlon

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/95684 ,  G01N21/8806 ,  G01N2201/0626

Abstract: An illumination head (1) for machine vision has an annular support (2) with first, second, third, and fourth illumination sections (3, 4, 5, and 6). The third section (5) has three sets of LEDs (12, 13, 14) arranged in a pattern so that each set illuminates at approximately the same angle. Each set is driven in succession so that a series of three monochrome images at the same angle are captured. These are superimposed by an image processor to provide a color image, although the camera is monochrome. More information can be obtained in such a color image and the high resolution and robustness of monochrome cameras is availed of.

Abstract translation: 用于机器视觉的照明头（1）具有带有第一，第二，第三和第四照明部分（3,4,5和6）的环形支撑件（2）。 第三部分（5）具有三组LED（12,13,14），它们以一种图案排列，使得每组LED以大致相同的角度照亮。 每组被连续驱动，从而捕获相同角度的一系列三个单色图像。 这些是由图像处理器叠加以提供彩色图像，尽管相机是单色的。 可以在这样的彩色图像中获得更多的信息，并且利用单色相机的高分辨率和鲁棒性。

公开(公告)号：US06671397B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US09471385

申请日：1999-12-23

Applicant: James Mahon ,  Adrian Boyle ,  Niall Dorr ,  Peter Conlon

Inventor： James Mahon ,  Adrian Boyle ,  Niall Dorr ,  Peter Conlon

IPC: G06K900

CPC classification number: G01N21/95684

Abstract: A measurement system (1) has a camera with a lens (12) and a separate sensor (10) mounted so that their planes (13,11) intersect at an object plane (3) according to the Scheimpflug principle. A reference camera(4) is normal and provides a 2D normal image which is used by an image processor (25) to determine a calibration image. This allows the image processor to determine height of the object (2). A single image capture provides an image of the full object, such as a ball grid array (BGA).

Abstract translation: 测量系统（1）具有安装透镜（12）和独立传感器（10）的照相机，以便它们的平面（13,11）根据Scheimpflug原理在物平面（3）处相交。 参考相机（4）是正常的并且提供2D图像，其由图像处理器（25）用于确定校准图像。 这允许图像处理器确定对象的高度（2）。 单个图像捕获提供了完整对象的图像，例如球栅阵列（BGA）。

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：US07702547B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US11255340

申请日：2005-10-21

Applicant: Simran Kalra ,  Brette Kameny ,  Anita Kozminsky ,  James Mahon ,  Pamela Reid-Morgan ,  Peter S. Smith

Inventor： Simran Kalra ,  Brette Kameny ,  Anita Kozminsky ,  James Mahon ,  Pamela Reid-Morgan ,  Peter S. Smith

IPC: G07F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q40/02 ,  G06Q20/102 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/06 ,  G06Q40/12

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for presenting, on a statement associated with a financial transaction instrument, an amount of interest avoided during a statement period. A first interest amount is computed for the statement period according to a first interest calculation method, the first interest amount being an interest amount actually billed to the transaction instrument account holder. A second interest amount is computed for the statement period according to a second interest calculation method. An amount of interest avoided for the statement period is computed by taking a difference of the first interest amount and the second interest amount. The amount of interest avoided for the statement period is displayed on the statement, whereby the holder of the transaction instrument is informed as to the amount of interest avoided by use of the first interest calculation method, rather than the second interest calculation method.

Abstract translation: 系统，方法和计算机程序产品，用于在与金融交易工具相关的报表中呈现在报表期间避免的利息金额。 根据第一利息计算方法计算报表期间的第一利息金额，第一利息金额是实际计入交易工具账户持有人的利息金额。 根据第二利息计算方法计算报表期间的第二利息金额。 通过取得第一利息金额和第二利息金额的差额计算报表期间避免的利息金额。 报表期间避免的利息金额显示在报表上，由交易工具的持有人通知使用第一个利息计算方法而不是第二个利息计算方法避免的利息金额。

公开(公告)号：US20070290695A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11569550

申请日：2005-05-25

Applicant: James Mahon

Inventor： James Mahon

IPC: G01R19/00 ,  G01R15/14

CPC classification number: G01R15/181

Abstract: Current testing/measuring apparatus 10 comprises a flexible member 12 having a first end 14 and a second end 16. In use, the flexible member 12 is arranged to locate around a conductor 11 carrying a current to be measured. In particular, the current measuring apparatus 10 comprises a Rogowski coil. The ends of the flexible member 12 are coupled together in use but a gap is created between the ends. This distance can generate errors in the current measurement and the present invention provides compensation means 28 in the form of a compensation windings. The compensation windings comprise a planar spiral conductor provided on a printed circuit board to compensate for the separation distance between the first end and the second end.

Abstract translation: 当前的测试/测量装置10包括具有第一端14和第二端16的柔性构件12.在使用中，柔性构件12布置成围绕承载待测电流的导体11定位。 特别地，电流测量装置10包括罗戈夫斯基线圈。 柔性构件12的端部在使用中联接在一起，但在端部之间产生间隙。 该距离可以在电流测量中产生误差，并且本发明提供补偿绕组形式的补偿装置28。 补偿绕组包括设置在印刷电路板上的平面螺旋导体，以补偿第一端和第二端之间的间隔距离。