Wood tracking by identification of surface characteristics

Details Wood tracking by identification of surface characteristics Wood tracking by identification of surface characteristics

2006-12-12

2008-09-16

Self, Shelley (Department: 3725)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S115000, C144S394000, C144S403000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07426422

ABSTRACT:
A “Woodprint™” characterization and identification technique employs cameras (16), lighting (14), camera interface hardware (18), a computer (20), and/or image processing software to collect and analyze surface characteristics of pieces of wood (8) to track them through an automated production process in real-time with information that is specific to each wood piece (8), such as what machining is required, its value, and/or its destination. When a wood piece (8) reaches a point in the production process where a decision is required, its unique identity is used to retrieve appropriate information previously determined and assigned to the wood piece (8).

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