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Panel inspection method and apparatus

US9052295B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2013
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/95
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided are a panel inspection method and apparatus, the panel inspection method including: (a) determining if a variance value of luminance of a captured image of a panel is greater than a reference value, and searching for an original image and at least one secondary reflective image of a defect of the panel if it is determined that the variance value is greater than the reference value; and (b) determining whether the defect is an actual defect or an impurity disposed on the panel based on at least one of a difference in a luminance characteristic between the original image and the secondary reflective image and a number of the searched secondary reflective image.

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