The Gates Corporation

Mark E Stuemky

Douglas R Sedlacek

James H Sealey

Flloyd M Sobczak

Justin L Aschenbrenner

James Christian Bourque

Systems and methods are provided for the improvement of an image of a device under test, such as a belt. The image of device under test is made more optimal by determining if the object is rotated away from a preferred axis of the image frame. If so, the image is rotated an opposing angle such that the object is parallel to the preferred axis of the image frame. The rotated image is then made available for analysis of the object. Rib width analysis is performed along the entire length of the detected rib by either de-rotating the image or not.

Enhanced analysis for image-based serpentine belt wear evaluation

Tools for determining belt wear are provided. Specifically, non-contact based systems and processes are described which enable a quick and accurate measurement of belt wear. Based on the measurements of belt wear, a wear condition for the belt can be determined. Information regarding the wear condition can then be used to determine an appropriate remedial measure for responding to the determined wear condition.

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Westminster, CO, United States of America

Mark E Stuemky