Method and apparatus utilizing an orientation code for automatic

Details Method and apparatus utilizing an orientation code for automatic Method and apparatus utilizing an orientation code for automatic

1992-02-18

1994-01-18

Nelms, David C.

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Optical or pre-photocell system

901 47, G01N 2186

Patent

active

052801799

ABSTRACT:
A machine-readable orientation code is provided on the surface of an object to enable determination of the orientation of the object. The orientation code is imaged onto a scanning matrix photodetector array and the output of the array is used to guide a robot to manipulate the object in accordance with the location of the image of the orientation code on the array.

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