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Method and apparatus for defect detection and location

US4943732A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 1989
Grant dateJul 24, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2201/103
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for locating defects in liquid crystal display (LCD) panels include scanning the panel with a laser, detecting reflected, refracted, scattered or transmitted light, and processing signals representative of the detected light utilizing a digital processor, to detect discontinuities in the arrays of LCD elements on the panel.

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