Image analysis – Applications
Patent
1997-07-03
2000-05-30
Boudreau, Leo H.
Image analysis
Applications
73146, G06K 900, E01C 2300, G01M 900
Patent
active
060699663
ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for automotive tire condition and other article assessment is based upon radiation analysis of a rotated tire. Analysis of reflected radiation on the basis of intensity sensing provides a measure of tread depth and sidewall profile, together with tread location and other data. By positional analysis of the tread depth locations there is provided complementary information on the tread wear pattern. Sidewall profile determination enables identification of other tire condition factors. Tread depth and sidewall profile are also determined by laser or other radiation line image displacement techniques and a mounting system is provided for the apparatus enabling determinations to be made without the use of a roller bed. Proper positional alignment of the wheel to the apparatus is determined by means of a reference datum derived from reflected radiation within the apparatus. Proper defined proximity of the tire is defined by a pair of alignment bars positioned over an optical window of the apparatus.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5054918 (1991-10-01), Downing et al.
patent: 5561244 (1996-10-01), Olesky et al.
Davis Stephen J.
Hawkins Marcus J.
Jones Barbara L.
Stollery David
Boudreau Leo H.
Cage Shawn
Snap-on Equipment Limited
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