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Grading cosmetic appearance of a test object based on multi-region determination of cosmetic defects

US11836912B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2020
Grant dateDec 5, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/20084
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for grading the cosmetic appearance of a test object based on multi-region determination of cosmetic defects are disclosed. The method may include grading a test object, such as, but not limited to, a computing device, for refurbishing and selling refurbished devices. In at least one embodiment, the method may include receiving, by a processing device, a plurality of images of surfaces of a test object. A region of interest in each of the plurality of images is identified and defects are identified. The cosmetic appearance of each region of interest is graded based on the identified defects and are stored. The system may include a housing with a translucent dome and a movable platform for receiving and positioning a computing device. The system may include a plurality of cameras and lights arranged to capture different views of the computing device.

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