Capsule object inspection system and associated method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9766114
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14835962

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An inspection system configured to inspect a plurality of capsule objects is provided. The system includes an imaging device for capturing an image of the capsule object's exterior and a weighing device for measuring the capsule object's weight. The system also includes an analysis unit configured to analyze the captured images and the measured weights of the capsule objects. The analysis unit is configured to execute an edge detection tool that determines the capsule object's dimensions and whether the capsule object is defective based at least in part on the measured dimensions. The analysis unit is also configured to execute a weight analysis tool configured to determine whether the capsule object is defective based on the capsule object's weight. An associated method and a non-transitory, computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program code portions stored therein that are executable by a processor are also provided.

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  • R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ademe, Balager Winston-Salem, US 74 2523

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