Method and apparatus for locating objects

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8630478
APP PUB NO 20130163847A1
SERIAL NO

13623387

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Disclosed are methods and apparatus for automatic optoelectronic detection and inspection of objects, based on capturing digital images of a two-dimensional field of view in which an object to be detected or inspected may be located, analyzing the images, and making and reporting decisions on the status of the object. Decisions are based on evidence obtained from a plurality of images for which the object is located in the field of view, generally corresponding to a plurality of viewing perspectives. Evidence that an object is located in the field of view is used for detection, and evidence that the object satisfies appropriate inspection criteria is used for inspection. Methods and apparatus are disclosed for capturing and analyzing images at high speed so that multiple viewing perspectives can be obtained for objects in continuous motion.

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  • COGNEX TECHNOLOGY AND INVESTMENT CORPORATION;COGNEX TECHNOLOGY AND INVESTMENT LLC

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Silver, William M Nobleboro, US 51 1686

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