Patents by Inventor Byoung-Kwan Cho

Byoung-Kwan Cho 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).

  • Single-camera multi-mirror imaging method and apparatus for whole-surface inspection of rotating objects
    Patent number: 8988523
    Abstract: The single-camera multi-mirror imaging method and apparatus is an inspection system configured to examine a whole surface of a rotating object, preferably a spheroidal object such as a fruit or vegetable. The system includes a plurality of mirrors that direct an image of the inspected object into a digital line scan camera with an associated processor. The processor produces an image of the inspected object showing any detected surface defects and selected contamination on the outer surface of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Moon S. Kim, Kuanglin Chao, Byoung-Kwan Cho, Kangjin Lee