Optics: measuring and testing – Shape or surface configuration
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-11
2007-09-11
Nguyen, Sang H. (Department: 2886)
Optics: measuring and testing
Shape or surface configuration
C356S139030, C356S152200, C250S206100
Reexamination Certificate
active
10987236
ABSTRACT:
There is provided an optical projection system for projecting an image onto an object that is being manufactured and/or inspected. The system includes an image-projecting device, a target-locating device for determining the orientation of the image-projecting device relative to the object, and an image-rendering device for rendering the image that is projected onto the object. The target-locating device advantageously comprises a camera that locates at least one target in mechanical communication with the object to determine the orientation of the image-projecting device relative to the object. The image-rendering device advantageously stores a three-dimensional representation of the object that is converted into a two-dimensional image that is projected upon the object. The image projected upon the object is advantageously used during assembly and/or inspection of the object.
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Alston & Bird LLP
Nguyen Sang H.
The Boeing Company
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