Camera system for an X-ray counter system
US11176710B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30242
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A camera system for an X-ray counter system utilizing an X-ray generator to image components of products placed on a tray, the camera system comprising: a plurality of cameras positioned above the tray for imaging the products. The tray includes a plurality of stages positioned about a central crosshair. Upon imaging the products on the stages of the tray, the camera system determines the size and number of products on the tray without user imputation. A light source assembly provides illumination to ensure bright field of vision for the cameras to read codes contained on the products that relay information on the previous calculation of the number of components stored on the products. After the X-ray generator images the products, a computer system determines the current number of components stored on the products. New labels may be printed to reflect any changes in the information for the products.
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