Galvanometer scanned camera with variable focus and method
    1.
    发明授权
    Galvanometer scanned camera with variable focus and method 有权
    电量计扫描摄像头可变焦点和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09442075B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-13

    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 mirror 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。 检流计驱动的反射镜组件将光学透镜的视野朝向工件上的感兴趣区域引导将从工件的感兴趣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。

    Projection system for directing and monitoring activity in large scale facilities

    公开(公告)号:US12028504B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-02

    申请号:US17675553

    申请日:2022-02-18

    Inventor: Kurt D. Rueb

    Abstract: A first projection device includes a first laser projector and a first measurement system. A second projection device includes a second laser projector and a second measurement system. The first projection device and the second projection device is interconnected with a controller. The controller is programmed with computer aided design data representative of a large scale work area and coordinates electronic interaction between the first projection device and the second projection device. The first projection device projects a first indicia that is detectable by the second measurement system and the second projection device projects a second indicia that is detectable by the first measurement system. The controller is adapted for determining relative position within three-dimensional coordinate system of the first projection device to the second projection device from the first indicia detected by the second measurement system and the second indicia detected by the first measurement system.

    OPTICAL TEMPLATE PROJECTION USING POSITIONAL REFERENCE

    公开(公告)号:US20220349709A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-03

    申请号:US17734495

    申请日:2022-05-02

    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.

    Laser projection system with video overlay

    公开(公告)号:US10410419B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-10

    申请号:US15058867

    申请日:2016-03-02

    Inventor: Kurt D. Rueb

    Abstract: A method of identifying accurate location of a component onto a workpiece is disclosed. A laser projector projects laser images relative to the workpiece. An imaging device generates a video image and a display device displays the video image from a view of the imaging device. The display device generates a video image from a view of the workpiece by the imaging device. The laser projector projects a plurality of laser images relative to the workpiece and the display device registers the view of the imaging device relative to the workpiece from the plurality of laser images. The display device generates a virtual image of the component upon the video image of workpiece. The virtual image of the component disposed in a geometrically accurate location upon the video image of the workpiece.

    LASER PROJECTION SYSTEM WITH MOTION COMPENSATION AND METHOD
    6.
    发明申请
    LASER PROJECTION SYSTEM WITH MOTION COMPENSATION AND METHOD 有权
    具有运动补偿和方法的激光投影系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140210996A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-31

    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.

    Abstract translation: 一种将激光图像图形准确地投影在工作表面上并连续地补偿激光与工作表面之间的相对动态运动的方法,包括通过将相机中的目标放置在相机中来相对于工作表面三维地建立照相机的位置 图像,利用激光相对于相机的固定位置来建立激光相对于工作表面的位置,并且使用计算机响应于激光投影仪相对于激光投影仪的动态移动而连续地调节激光投影仪镜的旋转 工作表面由相机确定。 在一个实施例中,计算机连续跟踪激光投影仪相对于工作表面的至少两个先前位置,并且预测激光器的下一个位置,补偿激光器相对于工作表面的移动。

    LASER PROJECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    7.
    发明申请
    LASER PROJECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD 有权
    激光投影系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130250094A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-26

    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。

    Method and system for inspecting repair or assembly operations

    公开(公告)号:US11828711B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-28

    申请号:US17497211

    申请日:2021-10-08

    CPC classification number: G01N21/8806 G01N2021/888 G01N2021/8861

    Abstract: A method of identifying an item on a surface of a workpiece is disclosed. An optical device identifies an item on the surface of a workpiece. An item identification system includes a light projector and a photogrammetry system. One of the light projector and the photogrammetry system generates a three-dimensional coordinate system within the work cell. One of the light projector and the photogrammetry system identifies a location of the surface of the workpiece within the three-dimensional coordinates system. The controller calculates geometric location of the item on the surface of the work piece in the three-dimensional coordinate system as identified by the optical device. The controller signals the light projector to project a beam of light onto the surface of the workpiece identifying a disposition of the item disposed upon the surface of the workpiece.

    PROJECTION SYSTEM FOR DIRECTING AND MONITORING ACTIVITY IN LARGE SCALE FACILITIES

    公开(公告)号:US20220272314A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-25

    申请号:US17675553

    申请日:2022-02-18

    Inventor: Kurt D. Rueb

    Abstract: A first projection device includes a first laser projector and a first measurement system. A second projection device includes a second laser projector and a second measurement system. The first projection device and the second projection device is interconnected with a controller. The controller is programmed with computer aided design data representative of a large scale work area and coordinates electronic interaction between the first projection device and the second projection device. The first projection device projects a first indicia that is detectable by the second measurement system and the second projection device projects a second indicia that is detectable by the first measurement system. The controller is adapted for determining relative position within three-dimensional coordinate system of the first projection device to the second projection device from the first indicia detected by the second measurement system and the second indicia detected by the first measurement system.

    Control of an optical indicator system through manipulation of physical objects

    公开(公告)号:US12025442B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-02

    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.

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