Light pipe illumination system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9329332
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14316906

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Systems and methods provide for illuminating a subject using a light pipe that transmits light from a source. A method includes providing a light pipe, the light pipe defining an inner lumen through which the image sensor views the subject; providing a light source in alignment with a proximal portion of the light pipe; and using the light source, projecting a light into the light pipe and through the light pipe, the light pipe including a distal portion for providing a high-angle bright field illumination pattern on the subject with a first portion of the light and for reflecting a second portion of the light for providing a low-angle dark field illumination pattern on the subject.

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  • COGNEX CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Equitz, William H Portland, US 22 596
Gerst,, III Carl W Clifton Park, US 42 2026
Nadabar, Sateesha Framingham, US 22 262
Testa, Justin Wellesley, US 13 296

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