Non-contact optical encoding scheme for intelligent automation puck
US9625481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/115831
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automation system for an in vitro diagnostics environment includes a plurality of intelligent carriers that include onboard processing and navigation capabilities. The intelligent carriers can include one or more image sensors to observe the relative motion of the track as the carrier traverses it. The carriers can also observe position marks on the track surface to provide absolute position information, which can include additional data, such as routing instructions. Synchronization marks may be provided to correct errors in the observed trajectory.
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