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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2018
Filed:
Nov. 20, 2014
Robert Scott Simmons, West Chester, PA (US);
Robert Scott Simmons, West Chester, PA (US);
Other;
Abstract
An optical inspection system inspects points of interest on an item. A two-axis gimbal holds a camera and is controlled to adjust an angle of incidence and angle of approach of a line of sight of the camera with respect to the point of interest. A Y-axis actuator adjusts a position of the camera along a Y-axis of the item, and an X-axis actuator adjusts a position of the camera along an X-axis of the item. A controller controls the gimbal, the Y-axis actuator and the X-axis actuator. Upon selecting a point of interest, angle of incidence, and angle of approach, the camera displays and/or captures an image, and the image can be inspected by a human inspector or automated inspection system.