Method and apparatus for detecting defects and embedded objects in sealed sterilized packaging
US9791379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30108
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inspection station identifies defects such as artifacts (e.g., dust, hair, particles) in the sealing areas of sealed sterile packages. A multi-head optical scanner can include at least two fiber optic sensors each comprised of a bundle of optical fibers arranged into a linear face coupled to an image processing module and oriented towards a scanning area of sealed packages moving through a conveyance system. An image processing module can analyze input from the at least two fiber optic sensor arrangements to identify artifacts in the sealing areas of the sealed packages.
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