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Method of pore detection

US8315464B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2009
Grant dateNov 20, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30136
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The a surface of an object is illuminated in sequence with a number of light beams, each of which is nearly tangential to the surface. Images of the surface are recorded for each light beam, and the images are analyzed to identify features such as depressions in the surface.

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