Digital optical comparator
US9292915B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V2201/06
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A digital optical comparator has a holder for a part under study. A light source illuminates the part and casts an Image of the part onto a camera, which is provided with a lens. The Image captured by the camera is displayed on a screen, and a drawing of the part is overlaid on the image of the part. Thus, defects in manufacturing can be easily and readily identified. In addition, a determination of whether the part is manufactured within tolerances can also be visually determined.
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