Tool training for automated tool control systems
US9786111B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
An inventory control system and method determines an inventory condition of objects stored in the system. Embodiments include a storage container including a plurality of storage locations for storing objects; an image sensing device to capture image data of the container, including image data of the plurality of storage locations and a target area that includes an individual object storage location having less than the plurality of storage locations; a data storage device for storing the image data of the container; and a data processor. The processor receives initial image data representing an initial image of the plurality of storage locations, and image data representing an image of the target area captured subsequent to the initial image; modifies the initial image data based on the image data of the target area to generate adjusted image data; and stores the adjusted image data in the data storage device.
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