Method and apparatus for programmable zoned array counter

Details Method and apparatus for programmable zoned array counter Method and apparatus for programmable zoned array counter

2008-06-24

2008-06-24

Mariam, Daniel (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Applications

Manufacturing or product inspection

C235S103000, C414S675000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07391898

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a system and method for use in a computing environment to provide object counts by utilizing object images. Objects are detected and images are captured using a programmable array of light sources and photo detectors. The images are compared against known images to ascertain the identity of the objects and subsequently count the objects.

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