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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 22, 2012
Vision Automation, Llc, Sawmills, NC (US);
Robert L. Campbell, Hickory, NC (US);
Charles A. Leonard, Hickory, NC (US);
Robert L. Miller, Grass Valley, CA (US);
Automated Vision, LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems for processing coverings such as leather hides and fabrics are provided. A system can include a worktable having a surface on which a covering is placeable. An imaging device can be positionable relative to the worktable. The imaging device can be configured to obtain an image of the covering on the surface of the worktable. A projector can be positionable relative to worktable. The projector can be configured to project an image onto the surface of the worktable and the covering on the surface of the worktable. A controller can be in communication with the imaging device and projector. The controller can be configured to correct images taken by the imaging device. The controller can also be configured to correct the images projected onto the surface of the worktable and the covering thereon. The controller can be configured to permit the showing of virtual markings on the covering placed on the surface of the worktable through an image projected thereon by the projector. The covering can then be marked or cut along the virtual markings.