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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4338626 | Scanning apparatus and method An automatic scanning and control apparatus determines the location of a predetermined segment of an image field being scanned. The predetermined segment presents an image which is optically differentiatable from the surrounding area of the image field. T... | 07/06/1982 |
| 4330779 | Display analyzer having angular degrees of freedom A display analyzer analyzes an image from a unit (10) under test. The analyzer has a carriage (18, 20) for adjustably supporting a detection device (16). The carriage has at least two degrees of freedom. The detection device has a given field of view and ... | 05/18/1982 |
| 4316189 | Electromechanical display apparatus A display apparatus provides a three-dimensional pictorial representation of the position of a movable first member in relation to a stationary second member for the purpose of remotely positioning the first member to enable docking with the second member... | 02/16/1982 |
| 4295740 | Photoelectric docking device A photoelectric docking device for remotely positioning a first member relative to a second member, having a point light source coupled to the first member, which is directed to focus a narrow beam of light on a photosensor fixedly connected to the second... | 10/20/1981 |
| 4291334 | System for detecting the position of an object An apparatus for detecting the position of an object. The apparatus has an optical device for magnifying or enlarging a plurality of portions on the object, a photoelectric converter adapted for converting the enlarged portion image into electric signals,... | 09/22/1981 |
| 4281342 | Mark detecting system using image pickup device In a mark detecting system using an image pickup device such as a TV camera in which a mark in the form of a regressive reflector is provided on an object, the field of view of the image pickup device is illuminated with light of a specified wavelength fr... | 07/28/1981 |
| 4208675 | Method and apparatus for positioning an object A method and apparatus for positioning an object in space in such a manner as to permit duplication of the positioning in a precise position wherein three characteristic points on the object wherein the coordinates of the points are determined and are ele... | 06/17/1980 |
| 4188544 | Method and apparatus for automatically processing a workpiece employing calibrated scanning A system for efficiently scanning and processing a workpiece, particularly logs or pieces cut from logs, wherein the workpiece is first scanned by projecting at least one plane light source at a first angle and detecting the intersection line of the plane... | 02/12/1980 |
| 4146924 | System for visually determining position in space and/or orientation in space and apparatus employing same Visual system for determining position in space and/or orientation in three-dimensional space for purposes, for example, of directing or instructing an industrial robot to perform manipulative acts and apparatus employing the visual system. The system inc... | 03/27/1979 |
| 4118730 | Scanning apparatus and method An automatic scanning and control apparatus determines the location of a predetermined segment of an image field being scanned. The predetermined segment presents an image which is optically differentiatable from the surrounding area of the image field. T... | 10/03/1978 |
| 4041286 | Method and apparatus for detecting characteristic features of surfaces A novel system is provided for detecting the presence of a characteristic feature on an illuminated surface of an object when used in conjunction with known electro-optical systems for determining the position of the centroid of the outline of the object ... | 08/09/1977 |
| 4017721 | Method and apparatus for determining the position of a body A system for generating electrical signals relating to the position and orientation of a part supported on a reference surface for use by manipulating devices includes an image converter tube which receives the light information from a test part and the s... | 04/12/1977 |
| 3986007 | Method and apparatus for calibrating mechanical-visual part manipulating system An automaton includes a work part supporting and manipulating system having sensors which provide signals indicative of the position of the work holder in a first coordinate system and a television system which can observe a part and generate signals repr... | 10/12/1976 |
