Patents by Inventor Bruce A. Link
Bruce A. Link has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20210295492Abstract: A system and method for performing real-time quality inspection of objects is disclosed. The system and method include a transport to move objects being inspected, allowing the inspection to be performed in-line. At least one optical acquisition unit is provided that captured optical images of the objects being inspected. The captured optical images are matched to CAD models of objects, and the matched CAD model is extracted. A laser with an illumination light beam has a wavelength in the violet or ultraviolet range then conducts scans of the objects, which are formed into three-dimensional point clouds. The point clouds are compared to the extracted CAD models for each object, where CTF are compared to user input or CAD model information and the object is determined to be acceptable or defective based on the extent of deviation between the point cloud and the CAD model.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Bruce A. LINK, Robert W. JOHNSON, Alexander C. LOUI, Jose Zvietcovich ZEGARRA, Erik GARCELL
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Publication number: 20210286339Abstract: A system and method for performing real-time quality inspection of objects is disclosed. The system and method include a transport to move objects being inspected, allowing the inspection to be performed in-line. At least one optical acquisition unit is provided that captured optical images of the objects being inspected. The captured optical images are matched to CAD models of objects, and the matched CAD model is extracted. A laser with an illumination light beam has a wavelength in the violet or ultraviolet range then conducts scans of the objects, which are formed into three-dimensional point clouds. The point clouds are compared to the extracted CAD models for each object, where CTF are compared to user input or CAD model information and the object is determined to be acceptable or defective based on the extent of deviation between the point cloud and the CAD model.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Bruce LINK, Robert W. JOHNSON, Jose Zvietcovich ZEGARRA, Peter O. STUBLER, Mark BARTON, Frank R. BROCKLER, Michael S. AXMAN, Madirakshi DAS, Gabor J. FERENCZ
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Patent number: 11087458Abstract: A system and method for performing real-time quality inspection of objects is disclosed. The system and method include a transport to move objects being inspected, allowing the inspection to be performed in-line. At least one optical acquisition unit is provided that captured optical images of the objects being inspected. The captured optical images are matched to CAD models of objects, and the matched CAD model is extracted. A laser with an illumination light beam has a wavelength in the violet or ultraviolet range then conducts scans of the objects, which are formed into three-dimensional point clouds. The point clouds are compared to the extracted CAD models for each object, where CTF are compared to user input or CAD model information and the object is determined to be acceptable or defective based on the extent of deviation between the point cloud and the CAD model.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Bruce A. Link, Robert W. Johnson, Alexander C. Loui, Jose Zvietcovich Zegarra, Erik Garcell
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Patent number: 11049236Abstract: A system and method for performing real-time quality inspection of objects is disclosed. The system and method include a transport to move objects being inspected, allowing the inspection to be performed in-line. At least one optical acquisition unit is provided that captured optical images of the objects being inspected. The captured optical images are matched to CAD models of objects, and the matched CAD model is extracted. A laser with an illumination light beam has a wavelength in the violet or ultraviolet range then conducts scans of the objects, which are formed into three-dimensional point clouds. The point clouds are compared to the extracted CAD models for each object, where CTF are compared to user input or CAD model information and the object is determined to be acceptable or defective based on the extent of deviation between the point cloud and the CAD model.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Bruce A. Link, Robert W. Johnson, Alexander C. Loui, Jose Zvietcovich Zegarra, Erik Garcell
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Patent number: 11042146Abstract: A system and method for performing real-time quality inspection of objects is disclosed. The system and method include a transport to move objects being inspected, allowing the inspection to be performed in-line. At least one optical acquisition unit is provided that captured optical images of the objects being inspected. The captured optical images are matched to CAD models of objects, and the matched CAD model is extracted. A laser with an illumination light beam has a wavelength in the violet or ultraviolet range then conducts scans of the objects, which are formed into three-dimensional point clouds. The point clouds are compared to the extracted CAD models for each object, where CTF are compared to user input or CAD model information and the object is determined to be acceptable or defective based on the extent of deviation between the point cloud and the CAD model.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Bruce A. Link, Robert W. Johnson, Jose Zvietcovich Zegarra, Peter O. Stubler, Mark Barton, Frank R. Brockler, Michael S. Axman, Madirakshi Das, Gabor J. Ferencz, Jr., Erik Garcell
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Publication number: 20200342581Abstract: A system and method for performing real-time quality inspection of objects is disclosed. The system and method include a transport to move objects being inspected, allowing the inspection to be performed in-line. At least one optical acquisition unit is provided that captured optical images of the objects being inspected. The captured optical images are matched to CAD models of objects, and the matched CAD model is extracted. A laser with an illumination light beam has a wavelength in the violet or ultraviolet range then conducts scans of the objects, which are formed into three-dimensional point clouds. The point clouds are compared to the extracted CAD models for each object, where CTF are compared to user input or CAD model information and the object is determined to be acceptable or defective based on the extent of deviation between the point cloud and the CAD model.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Bruce A. LINK, Robert W. JOHNSON, Alexander C. LOUI, Jose Zvietcovich ZEGARRA, Erik GARCELL
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Patent number: 10486929Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system are disclosed. One or more induction sensors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the transported media, with detection signals sent from the sensors to a system processing unit. An ultrasonic detector is employed in some embodiments to output another detection signal. One or more microphones may also be included, for detecting the sound created as the medium is being transported. The system processing unit analyzes various detection signals and analyzes computed sound values from the microphones, to determine the presence and location of metal in the media. A position jam detector may assist in determining jams of the media along the medium transport path.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: KODAK ALARIS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
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Publication number: 20190258225Abstract: A system and method for performing real-time quality inspection of objects is disclosed. The system and method include a transport to move objects being inspected, allowing the inspection to be performed in-line. At least one optical acquisition unit is provided that captured optical images of the objects being inspected. The captured optical images are matched to CAD models of objects, and the matched CAD model is extracted. A laser with an illumination light beam has a wavelength in the violet or ultraviolet range then conducts scans of the objects, which are formed into three-dimensional point clouds. The point clouds are compared to the extracted CAD models for each object, where CTF are compared to user input or CAD model information and the object is determined to be acceptable or defective based on the extent of deviation between the point cloud and the CAD model.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Bruce A. LINK, Robert W. JOHNSON, Jose Zvietcovich ZEGARRA, Peter O. STUBLER, Mark BARTON, Frank R. BROCKLER, Michael S. AXMAN, Madirakshi DAS, Gabor J. FERENCZ, JR.
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Publication number: 20190156472Abstract: A system and method for performing real-time quality inspection of objects is disclosed. The system and method include a transport to move objects being inspected, allowing the inspection to be performed in-line. At least one optical acquisition unit is provided that captured optical images of the objects being inspected. The captured optical images are matched to CAD models of objects, and the matched CAD model is extracted. A laser with an illumination light beam has a wavelength in the violet or ultraviolet range then conducts scans of the objects, which are formed into three-dimensional point clouds. The point clouds are compared to the extracted CAD models for each object, where CTF are compared to user input or CAD model information and the object is determined to be acceptable or defective based on the extent of deviation between the point cloud and the CAD model.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Bruce A. LINK, Robert W. JOHNSON, Alexander C. LOUI, Jose Zvietcovich ZEGARRA, Erik GARCELL
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Patent number: 10150633Abstract: A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and/or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and/or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
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Patent number: 10150632Abstract: A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and/or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and/or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
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Publication number: 20180208420Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system are disclosed. One or more induction sensors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the transported media, with detection signals sent from the sensors to a system processing unit. An ultrasonic detector is employed in some embodiments to output another detection signal. One or more microphones may also be included, for detecting the sound created as the medium is being transported. The system processing unit analyzes various detection signals and analyzes computed sound values from the microphones, to determine the presence and location of metal in the media. A position jam detector may assist in determining jams of the media along the medium transport path.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: Kodak Alaris Inc.Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
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Patent number: 9938100Abstract: A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and/or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and/or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
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Patent number: 9850084Abstract: Sheet media jams are detected along a media transport path by one or more vibration sensors that capture mechanical movements of components along the path that interact with the sheet media for driving or guiding the sheet media along the transport path. The detected vibrations during the advancing of the sheets are analyzed for distinguishing between detected vibrations associated with normal handling of the sheets and detected vibrations associated with abnormal handling of the sheets. An error condition can be signaled to a control system in response to distinguishing the detected vibrations associated with the abnormal handling of the sheets.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Thomas G. Middleton, Bruce A. Link, Daniel P. Phinney
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Patent number: 9723158Abstract: Sheet media jams are detected along a media transport path by one or more vibration sensors that capture mechanical movements of components along the path that interact with the sheet media for driving or guiding the sheet media along the transport path. The detected vibrations during the advancing of the sheets are analyzed for distinguishing between detected vibrations associated with normal handling of the sheets and detected vibrations associated with abnormal handling of the sheets. An error condition can be signaled to a control system in response to distinguishing the detected vibrations associated with the abnormal handling of the sheets.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Thomas G. Middleton, Bruce A. Link, Daniel P. Phinney
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Publication number: 20170158447Abstract: A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and/or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and/or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Kodak Alaris Inc.Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
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Publication number: 20170118356Abstract: Sheet media jams are detected along a media transport path by one or more vibration sensors that capture mechanical movements of components along the path that interact with the sheet media for driving or guiding the sheet media along the transport path. The detected vibrations during the advancing of the sheets are analyzed for distinguishing between detected vibrations associated with normal handling of the sheets and detected vibrations associated with abnormal handling of the sheets. An error condition can be signaled to a control system in response to distinguishing the detected vibrations associated with the abnormal handling of the sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: Kodak Alaris Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Middleton, Bruce A. Link, Daniel P. Phinney
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Publication number: 20170113891Abstract: Sheet media jams are detected along a media transport path by one or more vibration sensors that capture mechanical movements of components along the path that interact with the sheet media for driving or guiding the sheet media along the transport path. The detected vibrations during the advancing of the sheets are analyzed for distinguishing between detected vibrations associated with normal handling of the sheets and detected vibrations associated with abnormal handling of the sheets. An error condition can be signaled to a control system in response to distinguishing the detected vibrations associated with the abnormal handling of the sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: Kodak Alaris Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Middleton, Bruce A. Link, Daniel P. Phinney
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Patent number: 9617097Abstract: A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and/or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and/or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
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Patent number: 9598252Abstract: Sheet media jams are detected along a media transport path by one or more vibration sensors that capture mechanical movements of components along the path that interact with the sheet media for driving or guiding the sheet media along the transport path. The detected vibrations during the advancing of the sheets are analyzed for distinguishing between detected vibrations associated with normal handling of the sheets and detected vibrations associated with abnormal handling of the sheets. An error condition can be signaled to a control system in response to distinguishing the detected vibrations associated with the abnormal handling of the sheets.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.Inventors: Thomas G. Middleton, Bruce A. Link, Daniel P. Phinney