Image analysis – Applications – Manufacturing or product inspection
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-23
2010-11-16
Werner, Brian P (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Manufacturing or product inspection
Reexamination Certificate
active
07835567
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method are provided for performing, on-the-fly, real time inspection of a composite structure formed by an automated fiber placement machine, through comparison of a visual image of at least a portion of the composite structure to a virtual image of the composite structure. Proper formation of the structure, and/or anomalies within the structure, are determined by comparing the visual image to the virtual image. The automated fiber placement machine, and/or tooling upon which the fiber is placed, are manipulated, and a visual indicator are provided to facilitate inspection and/or repair of any detected anomalies during fabrication of the composite structure.
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Ingersoll Machine Tools, Inc.
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren P.C.
Werner Brian P
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