Automatic focus setup for fixed machine vision systems

    公开(公告)号:US12160662B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-03

    申请号:US17554704

    申请日:2021-12-17

    Abstract: A system and methods for performing focus tuning of an imaging system. The method includes an image sensor obtaining a plurality of images, with each image obtained at a different focus of a tunable optical element. A processor identifying a reference element in at least one of the images of the plurality of images. The processor then determines a reference image that includes the reference element and identifies a reference focus of the tunable optical element. The processor then stores the identified reference focus in a memory.

    Methods and Systems to Focus an Imager for Machine Vision Applications

    公开(公告)号:US20220270383A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-25

    申请号:US17743228

    申请日:2022-05-12

    Abstract: Methods and systems to focus an imager for machine vision applications are disclosed. A disclosed example machine vision method includes: capturing, via an imaging assembly, an image of an indicia appearing within a field of view (FOV) of the imaging assembly; recognizing, via a controller, the indicia as a focus adjustment trigger, the focus adjustment trigger operative to trigger an adjustment of at least one focus parameter associated with the imaging assembly; adjusting the at least one focus parameter based at least in part on the indicia; locking the at least one focus parameter such that the at least one focus parameter remains unaltered for a duration; and responsive to the locking of the at least one focus parameter, capturing, via the imaging assembly, at least one subsequent image of an object of interest.

    Methods and systems to focus an imager for machine vision applications

    公开(公告)号:US11335105B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-17

    申请号:US16596704

    申请日:2019-10-08

    Abstract: Methods and systems to focus an imager for machine vision applications are disclosed. A disclosed example machine vision method includes: capturing, via an imaging assembly, an image of an indicia appearing within a field of view (FOV) of the imaging assembly; recognizing, via a controller, the indicia as a focus adjustment trigger, the focus adjustment trigger operative to trigger an adjustment of at least one focus parameter associated with the imaging assembly; adjusting the at least one focus parameter based at least in part on the indicia; locking the at least one focus parameter such that the at least one focus parameter remains unaltered for a duration; and responsive to the locking of the at least one focus parameter, capturing, via the imaging assembly, at least one subsequent image of an object of interest.

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO FOCUS AN IMAGER FOR MACHINE VISION APPLICATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20210103754A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-08

    申请号:US16596704

    申请日:2019-10-08

    Abstract: Methods and systems to focus an imager for machine vision applications are disclosed. A disclosed example machine vision method includes: capturing, via an imaging assembly, an image of an indicia appearing within a field of view (FOV) of the imaging assembly; recognizing, via a controller, the indicia as a focus adjustment trigger, the focus adjustment trigger operative to trigger an adjustment of at least one focus parameter associated with the imaging assembly; adjusting the at least one focus parameter based at least in part on the indicia; locking the at least one focus parameter such that the at least one focus parameter remains unaltered for a duration; and responsive to the locking of the at least one focus parameter, capturing, via the imaging assembly, at least one subsequent image of an object of interest.

    Methods and systems to focus an imager for machine vision applications

    公开(公告)号:US11763412B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-19

    申请号:US17743228

    申请日:2022-05-12

    CPC classification number: G06T1/0007 G06V10/225 G06V20/63 H04N23/67

    Abstract: Methods and systems to focus an imager for machine vision applications are disclosed. A disclosed example machine vision method includes: capturing, via an imaging assembly, an image of an indicia appearing within a field of view (FOV) of the imaging assembly; recognizing, via a controller, the indicia as a focus adjustment trigger, the focus adjustment trigger operative to trigger an adjustment of at least one focus parameter associated with the imaging assembly; adjusting the at least one focus parameter based at least in part on the indicia; locking the at least one focus parameter such that the at least one focus parameter remains unaltered for a duration; and responsive to the locking of the at least one focus parameter, capturing, via the imaging assembly, at least one subsequent image of an object of interest.

    Automatic Focus Setup for Fixed Machine Vision Systems

    公开(公告)号:US20230199310A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-22

    申请号:US17554704

    申请日:2021-12-17

    CPC classification number: H04N5/23212

    Abstract: A system and methods for performing focus tuning of an imaging system. The method includes an image sensor obtaining a plurality of images, with each image obtained at a different focus of a tunable optical element. A processor identifying a reference element in at least one of the images of the plurality of images. The processor then determines a reference image that includes the reference element and identifies a reference focus of the tunable optical element. The processor then stores the identified reference focus in a memory.

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VERIFICATION OF AN AUTHENTICATION SYMBOL

    公开(公告)号:US20200160092A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-21

    申请号:US16193820

    申请日:2018-11-16

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for template matching to find a predetermined pattern in an image is disclosed. A first visual boundary is detected in the captured image, and a second boundary concentric with the first boundary is calculated. The first and second boundaries define a portion of the captured image. The portion of the captured image is incrementally scanned about the center of the second boundary for a predetermined pattern having a predetermined orientation within the portion that match a template image. Alternatively, the portion of the captured image is unwrapped into a linear band image such that the first and second boundaries form a linear top and linear bottom of the linear band image, and the linear band image of the portion of the captured image is scanned for a predetermined pattern that matches a template image.

    Method and apparatus for verification of an authentication symbol

    公开(公告)号:US10977514B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-13

    申请号:US16193820

    申请日:2018-11-16

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for template matching to find a predetermined pattern in an image is disclosed. A first visual boundary is detected in the captured image, and a second boundary concentric with the first boundary is calculated. The first and second boundaries define a portion of the captured image. The portion of the captured image is incrementally scanned about the center of the second boundary for a predetermined pattern having a predetermined orientation within the portion that match a template image. Alternatively, the portion of the captured image is unwrapped into a linear band image such that the first and second boundaries form a linear top and linear bottom of the linear band image, and the linear band image of the portion of the captured image is scanned for a predetermined pattern that matches a template image.

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