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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 26, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 17, 2000
Applicant:
Iqbal M. Dar, Odenton, MD (US);
Inventor:
Iqbal M. Dar, Odenton, MD (US);
Assignee:
CIENA Corporation, Linthicum, MD (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06K 9/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A camera system and automated translation system allows automatic image capture of a recoat of a fiber which has undergone a number of processes. These images may be used to automatically inspect the recoat of the fiber in accordance with objective criteria. A stability index may be determined based on the thickness of the recoat on the fiber, a uniformity of the recoat on the fiber, a depth of any surface cracks on the recoat, and a depth of any bubbles in the recoat. A desired stability index may be determined in accordance with a desired lifetime of the fiber and an intended use of the fiber.