Production line detection apparatus and method
US8922226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B57/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to the field of detection apparatus and/or methods. One aspect relates to an apparatus and/or detection methods for sensing material and/or detection of a predetermined characteristic within a detection zone. Another aspect relates to a method for improving the accuracy of an inspection device by capturing the human interpretation of its classification decision. Still another aspect relates to detection of relatively hard to detect items, for example items inside sealed packages. In a further aspect, the invention relates to a method of monitoring and/or improving the operation of a detection apparatus in which a detection result is obtained, and an adjustment (if necessary) is made in accordance with a comparison.
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