Human-machine-interface and method for manipulating data in a machine vision system
US8127247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S715/972
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that operates in connection with a machine vision detector or other machine vision system, which provides a highly intuitive and industrial machine-like appearance and layout. The GUI includes a centralized image frame window surrounded by panes having buttons and specific interface components that the user employs in each step of a machine vision system set up and run procedure. One pane allows the user to view and manipulate a recorded filmstrip of image thumbnails taken in a sequence, and provides the filmstrip with specialized highlighting (colors or patterns) that indicate useful information about the underlying images. The programming of logic is performed using a programming window that includes a ladder logic arrangement.
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