Class 700/62 - Orientation (e.g., posture, pose)

Subclass of Class 700 - Data processing: generic control systems or specific applications
Definition: Subject matter where the position of an object is rotated about
No. of patents: 31
Last issue date: 10/04/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
8032238	Mechanical system with an active materials-based actuator A mechanical system selectively imparts a prescribed motion to an output load using two or more actuators, including at least one having an active material element. The output load can be a locking member when the system is a vehicle transmission, a shuttle car of a...	10/04/2011
7860588	Method and apparatus for positioning a feeder needle, and feeder The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for positioning a feeder needle, and to a production line for optical components, in which a feeder needle of an apparatus for portioning fluid material, preferably softened glass, in particular of a needle feeder, ...	12/28/2010
7640068	Surveying instrument and method of controlling a surveying instrument A surveying instrument performs tracking of a target by controlling an orientation of a measuring unit relative to the target in two different angular directions. The control in one angular direction is based on detected light intensities which are modulated accordi...	12/29/2009
7376473	Automatic LPG tank insertion apparatus for automobiles An automatic LPG tank insertion apparatus for automobiles has a rotary column provided with a lift body, which has a support arm. A rotating plate is rotatably mounted to the support arm such that yaw, pitch, and roll of the rotating plate can be controlled separate...	05/20/2008
7353135	Positioning and aligning the parts of an assembly The invention is an apparatus and process for obtaining values for one or more alignment quantities using one or more transportable devices. The process consists of establishing and maintaining a transportable device in a reference position and a reference orientati...	04/01/2008
7200910	System and method of disposing a substrate in a housing A method of making a gas treatment device, the method includes projecting a laser line onto a side of substrate from a laser line generator angled away from a viewing source; projecting a laser dot onto the substrate from a laser dot generator located above the view...	04/10/2007
7151967	Monitor with adjustable angle and operating method thereof A monitor with an adjustable angle and operating method thereof. The monitor includes a rotation component to control display angle, an OSD (On Screen Display) module, a microprocessor and a motor. The OSD module provides an interface from which a target angle can b...	12/19/2006
7143494	Method and apparatus for assembling exterior automotive vehicle body components onto an automotive vehicle body The present invention generally relates to a method and programmable apparatus for the assembly of body components to an automotive body that has undergone a progressive series of framing and welding steps so as to produce a structurally rigid body frame, termed a b...	12/05/2006
7117047	High accuracy inspection system and method for using same A method and a system that enable the inspection of large envelopes and complex surfaces. This is accomplished by generating a rotation and translation transform which enables the process monitoring system to define the location of the product placed in a field of v...	10/03/2006
7043335	Mapping device A regression mirror reflects light from a light projector in a reflecting direction opposite an incident direction. A light receiver combined with the light projector in a unitary unit receives the reflected light from the regression mirror. A detecting unit includi...	05/09/2006
6993413	Manipulator and its control apparatus and method A manipulator operative in a master/slave operative mode, comprising: a master unit commanding an operation; a slave unit having a work unit; a detector detecting the orientation of the master unit and the orientation of the slave unit; and a control device controll...	01/31/2006
6973355	Accurate positioner suitable for sequential agile tuning of pulse burst and CW lasers A positioning system including a sensor, a drive sequencer and an actuator. The sensor senses the actuator position and provides position signals to drive the sequencer which responsively computes and drives the actuator in open loop moves containing dwell intervals...	12/06/2005
6778866	Method and apparatus for learning specific body motion A method and apparatus for teaching a person how to perform a specific body motion in a consistent manner is based on electronically measuring one or more parameters of an actual body motion, comparing the one or more measured parameters with corresponding parameter...	08/17/2004
6731991	System for projecting light on a work surface to produce an image for tracing A method and system of projecting light on a planar surface to produce an image for tracing is disclosed. The system includes a projector that has a light source and a signal conditioner that is operably connected to the projector. A computer is operably connected t...	05/04/2004
6728596	Wafer prealigner with phase sensitive detection The system and method herein provide a prealigner that has reduced sensitivity to distorting ambient light influences in the environment of a prealigner integrated in a metrology apparatus. A modulated signal is produced by a photo detector in response to modulated ...	04/27/2004
6728583	User interface for a gamma camera which acquires multiple simultaneous data sets A gamma camera system is described having a user interface by which protocols can be set up for the simultaneous acquisition of different views. Pull-down menus prevent the selection of incompatible simultaneous views for acquisition. The protocol being assembled, i...	04/27/2004
6701196	Method and apparatus for automatic position-finding assembling A control unit (14) makes an end effector (10) compliant with respect to an x-axis and a y-axis which are perpendicular to a z-axis parallel to a direction in which a shaft (20) is moved for insertion and makes the end effector (10) produce a pressing for...	03/02/2004
6697683	Accurate positioner suitable for sequential agile tuning of pulse burst and CW lasers A positioning system including a sensor, a drive sequencer and an actuator. The sensor senses the actuator position and provides position signals to drive the sequencer which responsively computes and drives the actuator in open loop moves containing dwel...	02/24/2004
6631301	Apparatus for producing products, and method of controlling such apparatus The invention relates to an apparatus for producing products and a method of controlling such an apparatus, having a programmable logic controller--PLC--an axis control system, for controlling axes, and a visualization system for displaying processes and/...	10/07/2003
6487461	TFT panel alignment and attachment method and apparatus A method for aligning a plurality of thin film transistor tiles for constructing a flat panel display. A coverplate is arranged on a coverplate support. A first layer of a bonding material is applied to at least one of a first side of each of the tiles an...	11/26/2002
6249713	Apparatus and method for automatically positioning a biopsy needle A computer-controlled method for automatically positioning a guide for a biopsy needle for its proper insertion into the body of a patient from a selected point on a surface of the body, so as to enter in a straight line passing through a designated targe...	06/19/2001
6167321	Interface module with protection circuit and method of protecting an interface An interface module for a communications system includes a processing device and a peripheral device which are interconnected through a communications bus. The interface module includes a transceiver interface and a protection circuit. The protection circ...	12/26/2000
6041263	Method and apparatus for simulating and optimizing a plant model The present invention is directed to a method for simulating and optimizing a plant model. The plant model having a multiplicity of equipment models for a desired processing plant and a multiplicity of local property models for the material components wit...	03/21/2000
5587900	Self leveling independently programmable system The present invention is embodied in a self leveling system for sensing and changing the inclination of generally horizontal members of a jig frame assembly that includes a manufacturing plane, which system includes a lifting means affixed generally under...	12/24/1996
5475584	Method and apparatus for orientating a camera A method for recovering orientation of a camera or other apparatus with respect to a coordinate system, where the orientation corresponds to a set of first, second, and third orientation vectors, comprises projecting onto an image plane respective first, ...	12/12/1995
5455765	Vision assisted fixture construction A new method and apparatus for fabrication or alignment of fixtures, jigs and structures is disclosed. The invention uses target points on one or more details which are referenced to the overall structure via targets on the details. These targets are moni...	10/03/1995
5400132	Rectification of a laser pointing device Methods of compensating for errors in a laser pointing device, particularly for use in three-dimensional applications, by accurately controlling the angle that the laser beam makes in space. A method for rectifying a laser pointing device that aims a laser bea...	03/21/1995
5008804	Robotic television-camera dolly system A robotic camera dolly system includes a motorized dolly which rolls freely across a studio floor under computer control, the dolly carrying a camera. Targets are provided on the floor at various locations from which camera shots are to be taken. The doll...	04/16/1991
4959798	Robotic television-camera dolly system A robotic camera dolly system includes a motorized dolly which rolls freely across a studio floor under computer control, the dolly carrying a camera. Targets are provided on the floor at various locations from which camera shots are to be taken. The doll...	09/25/1990
4843287	Path contriving system for look-ahead sensor in a robotic control system A look-ahead sensor attached to the its effector end deviates upon each control action upon the robot toward a new position along the seam path. The chord across the seam path from the present effector end to the contemporaneously sensed seam path locatio...	06/27/1989
4680519	Recursive methods for world-to-joint transformation for a robot manipulator A method for controlling an articulated robot manipulator with an offset wrist made with only rotary joints. The method relates to transforming a given position and orientation of the robot tool or end effector in Cartesian space to the equivalent joint a...	07/14/1987

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Class 700/62 - Orientation (e.g., posture, pose)