Apparatus and method for inspecting articles

Details Apparatus and method for inspecting articles Apparatus and method for inspecting articles

2006-10-17

2006-10-17

Couso, Jose L. (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Applications

Manufacturing or product inspection

Reexamination Certificate

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07123765

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for inspecting articles with multiple elements to determine if the elements are properly located, which includes pinching at least a portion of the article including at least some of the elements at an inspection station; irradiating the pinched portions of the article and elements at the inspection station with a radiation source; and capturing an image of the pinched, irradiated elements and article with an image capturing device.

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