Optical alignment detection system

Details Optical alignment detection system Optical alignment detection system

2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Lauchman, Layla G. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By alignment in lateral direction

With light detector

C356S401000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06970245

ABSTRACT:
An optical alignment detection system for detecting the alignment of a first object relative to a second object is provided. One or more light sources and one or more light detectors, either or both of which are secured relative to the second object, are used to detect the position of one or more light scattering elements on the first object.

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