Optics: measuring and testing – Of light reflection
Patent
1999-06-14
2000-08-08
Kim, Robert H.
Optics: measuring and testing
Of light reflection
356124, G01N 2155
Patent
active
061009903
ABSTRACT:
A method of determining reflective optical quality of a reflective product includes reflecting a first gray-scale pattern off the product; obtaining a first image of the first pattern with an image pickup device after the first pattern has reflected off of the product; and determining optical quality of the product based on data obtained from the first image. An apparatus for determining reflective optical quality of such a product is also disclosed.
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Drouillard Jerome R.
Ford Motor Company
Kim Robert H.
May Roger L.
Natividad Phi
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