Method and system for machine vision detection
US11151405B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V2201/06
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system and computer program product are provided for determining locations of seal plugs of a connector based on image analysis. Methods include: capturing an image of a connector having a plurality of openings and at least one seal plug received within at least one opening of the connector; detecting an area of the connector within the acquired image; performing a thresholding operation on the area within the acquired image of the connector to obtain a mask image; performing image post-processing on the mask image to obtain an output image; applying at least one of a blob detection or a tip detection to the output image; identifying locations of seal plugs within the output image based on the at least one of the blob detection or the tip detection; and identifying locations within the connector available for automated wire contact insertion based on the locations of the seal plugs.
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