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Method and apparatus for inspecting components

US7995829B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2007
Grant dateAug 9, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30164
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for inspecting a component is provided. The method includes generating an image of the component, generating a signal indication mask, and generating a noise mask using a signal within the signal indication mask. The noise mask facilitates reducing a quantity of prospective signals contained in the signal indication mask. The method further includes utilizing the signal indication mask and the generated noise mask to calculate the signal-to-noise ratio of at least one potential flaw indication that may be present in the image.

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