摘要:
Methods for recording, reproducing, modifying, and displaying image information. An electro-optical scanner, such as a camera, scans an image field and generates signals that vary in accordance with variations in the optical characteristics of the matter and objects in the image field scanned. Bit codes define the locations on a recording member of groups of the output electrical signals, such as a frame of image information or an object in the scanned image field. Further codes define desired modifications to be made to such groups of signals, such as alteration of intensity or superimposition. The location codes and the modification codes are applied to the signals representing image information to modify those signals, and the modified groups of information signals are applied to generate a modified image on an electronic viewing screen.
摘要:
An automatic manipulator capable of performing various programs and adaptively controlled operations with respect to work including operations on work. Automatic tool changing means are provided wherein the manipulator changes tools with respect to its tool holding fixture, tool head or heads. In one form, a plurality of tools to be used are supported on a rack adjacent the manipulator and the manipulator is automatically operated to effect the uncoupling of one or more tools from its operating head and the coupling of one or more tools with respect to such operating head. In another form, the tools are supported by the manipulator itself and the manipulator is automatically controlled to effect the transfer of tools between its operating head and a storage location for the tools. In a third form, tool heads themselves are automtically changed and received either from storage on the manipulator or adjacent the manipulator. In a fourth form, the tool head is composed of a turret containing a plurality of different tools and manipulating devices, which turret is automatically operated to bring a selected tool or fixture into an operative location on the manipulator.
摘要:
A manipulator has a carriage adapted for free travel movement along a surface and a reversible first motor for driving the carriage. An upstanding support is mounted on the carriage and a manipulation arm assembly is supported for movement on the upstanding support. A reversible second motor drives the arm assembly on the upstanding support. An operating head includes a tool supported at the end of the manipulation arm assembly. A remote control mechanism operates the first and second motors and the operating head at a remote location. A first television camera is supported at the upper end of the upstanding support and adapted to scan a first image field in front of the manipulator. A second camera is supported by the manipulation arm assembly and adapted to scan a second image field including the operating head and an article to be operated on by the operating head. Video signals are transmitted by a transmitting mechanism and received to display picture information defined by the first and second image fields scanned by the first and second television cameras to permit a person operating the remote control mechanism at the remote location to view an area immediately in front of the manipulator, the operating head and an area immediately in front of the operating head. Another feature is directed to a cycle initiating circuit for initiating operation of a program control circuit to cause it to generate command control signals which operate a plurality of motors causing various movements in an article manipulation apparatus. A wireless signal transmitter and wireless receiver circuitry operate with short wave command control signals to effectuate remote control of the manipulation apparatus.
摘要:
An automatic, moveable manipulator includes an arm supported on a carriage and holding at least one tool. Both the arm and the carriage can be moved under the control of signals transmitted from a remote location, such as a central controller, which signal is stored in a storage device. The manipulator further supports a reservoir for holding materials that can be used by the tool, for example to apply to the workpieces, such as fluids, fasteners, expendable materials, and the like. An automatic resupply system permits the manipulator to re-fill the reservoir, such as when it is emptied.
摘要:
An automatic scanning apparatus and method for detecting the presence of one or more objects in an image field under investigation or inspection. Electro-optical scanning means, such as a television camera, is employed to scan an image field and generate output electrical signals which vary in accordance with variations in the optical characteristics of the matter and objects in the image field scanned. Such signals are computer processed and analyzed to generate coded electrical signals which define optical characteristics of portion of the image field scanned, such as objects or the images of objects scanned, their shape, color of a combination of color and shape. Electronic means is provided to generate further coded electrical signals which indicate the presence of one or more objects in the image field scanned and may be used to effect intelligent indications thereof, to control one or more devices such as a motor or motors, and/or to provide information for computational purposes to be processed and utilized by a computer. In one form, that shape of an object or objects is detected and coded signals generated are employed to effect a comparison of such shape with information relating to the shapes of known objects to identify the object or objects scanned. In another form, the color or surface characteristics of an object is detected and resulting signals indicative thereof are compared with information derived from a memory to identify either the object or its color or surface characteristics. In a third form both shape and color are detected and compared with recorded information for identification purposes.
摘要:
An industrial robot control method for use in a system having a machine tool (MAC), a numerical control device (NCU) for controlling the machine tool, an industrial robot (RBT), and a robot control device (RCU) for controlling the industrial robot. In accordance with this industrial robot control method, a plurality of robot programs are stored beforehand in an internal memory (DMR) of the robot control device (RCU), and a plurality of NC programs are stored beforehand in an internal memory (DMN) of the numerical control device (NCU). The size or shape of a workpiece is sensed by a workpiece discriminating unit (WKD) to select the robot program conforming to the particular workpiece. An NC program number, corresponding to the robot program, is transmitted from the robot control device (RCU) to the numerical control device (NCU). The machine tool (MAC) is controlled in accordance with the NC program identified by NC program number, and the robot (RBT) is controlled based on the selected robot program.
摘要:
A sewing machine system possesses an interactive communication capability allowing for the assignment of stitch patterns with respect to workpieces to be sewn. The workpieces are arranged within pallets having binary codes impressed thereon. The stitch pattern assignments are made in conjunction with the sensing of the binary codes. The workpieces are automatically processed from a location wherein the binary codes are sensed, to a location wherein the pallets are attached to an automatic positioning system. The workpieces are furthermore processed through to an output position when the respectively assigned stitch pattern has been sewn.
摘要:
Teach data for directing the operation of an industrial robot is entered from a teach operating panel and set in a teaching memory. Machine work identify, insufficient machine work detect and other similar external data and data, such as the current and teach positions of the robot, are set in a work memory. A processor accomplishes write/read control of the teaching memory and the work memory and processing of the various data. In accordance with the result of processing by the processor, the robot is controlled and, in accordance with the contents of the external data, the teach data or the sequence by which the teach data controls is modified, thereby to efficiently operate the robot.
摘要:
An automatic scanning and control apparatus determines the location of a predetermined segment of an image field being scanned. The predetermined segment presents an image which is optically differentiatable from the surrounding area of the image field. The apparatus includes a beam device for selectively scanning the image field and producing an output signal thereof. The beam device includes means for modulating the output signal in accordance with variations in the image field. The predetermined segment of the image field causes modulation of the output signal of the beam device by providing an inflection therein when the beam scans across the segment. An analyzing circuit is adapted to accept the output signal from the beam device. Means generate a locating signal in predetermined time relation to the scanning. Comparator means compare the inflection in the output signal with the locating signal so that the location of the predetermimed segment of the image field can be determined.A method compares an image field to be inspected with a standard image field. A standard image field is scanned with a beam and a video signal is modulated in accordance with intensity variations in the standard field. The video signal is recorded on a recording member. The field to be inspected is then scanned by the beam and a second video signal is generated. Both the video signals are reproduced and passed to a comparator means. A point to point comparison is made between the inflections and variations in each signal resulting from the scanning image areas of contrasting intensity by generating pulse signals during the intervals that the areas do not coincide. The pulse signals are then automatically analyzed.