Pulsed illumination for fluid inspection
US12170849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30108
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments described herein provide for a method and system for the inspection of fluids for defects. A plurality of containers with fluids disposed therein are inspected for defects in an inspection system. A timing sequence is used to control the timing of light pulses directed to the fluid residing in the plurality of containers. A high-resolution camera is utilized to obtain images of the fluid disposed in the plurality of containers. An illumination time of pulses of light in the inspection zone is less than an exposure time of each frame of a plurality of frames of the high-resolution camera. As such, the inspection system and method of utilizing the inspection system allows for high-resolution images of the fluid to be captured without smearing of the defects in the captured images.
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