Datalogic S.p.a.

Pastificio Andalini S.p.a.

Alessandro Golfarelli

Moreno Bengala

Stefano Amorosi

Guglielmo Piazzi

Stefano Torelli

Maria Pia Falaschetti

Stefano Erbacci

Lorenzo Casadei

Matteo Campana

Stefano Venturi

For measuring the volume, the process utilizes the same means as are used for reading an optical code, such as a laser scanner or CCD reader. A choice of different measuring procedures are proposed which suit different situations and are all based on scannings and readings performed on the object. Where required, the process can accommodate the inclination angles of the scan planes. The volume measurement is accompanied by the reading of an optical code provided on the object.

Process and apparatus for measuring the volume of an object

The process uses information from the scan sweeps of a laser scanner to obtain a stipulated area which approximates the top surface of the object, by successive samplings while the object is moved relative to the scanner. The volume is then obtained as the volume included between that surface and a bearing surface. The process accommodates the slope angles of the scan plane. The volume measurement may be taken at the same time as an optical code provided on the object is read.

Process for measuring the volume of an object by means of a laser

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Alessandro Golfarelli