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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 05, 2017
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2013
Cognex Corporation, Natick, MA (US);
Kai Fluegge, Aachen, DE;
Cognex Corporation, Natick, MA (US);
Abstract
A portable machine vision component for use in machine vision systems is provided. The component can include a base portion configured to removably connect with a machine vision device, the base portion including an electrical input and an electrical output. The component can also include a control system operatively connected with the base portion, the control system configured to control an operation of the machine vision device and to receive feedback from the machine vision device. The component can further include one or more interface elements associated with the base portion, the one or more interface elements configured to allow a user to access the control system and communicate with the machine vision device.