Patents by Inventor David P. Mork
David P. Mork 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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Patent number: 7653237Abstract: A calibration and part inspection method for the inspection of ball grid array, BGA, devices. Two cameras image a precision pattern mask with dot patterns deposited on a transparent reticle. The precision pattern mask is used for calibration of the system. A light source and overhead light reflective diffuser provide illumination. A first camera images the reticle precision pattern mask from directly below. An additional mirror or prism located below the bottom plane of the reticle reflects the reticle pattern mask from a side view, through prisms or reflective surfaces, into a second camera and a second additional mirror or prism located below the bottom plane of the reticle reflects the opposite side view of the reticle pattern mask through prisms or mirrors into a second camera. By imaging more than one dot pattern the missing state values of the system can be resolved using a trigonometric solution.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Scanner Technologies CorporationInventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork
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Patent number: 7570798Abstract: An apparatus for three dimensional inspection of an electronic part which has a camera and illuminator for imaging a first view of the electronic part. An optical element is positioned to reflect a different view of the electronic part into the camera, and the camera thus provides an image of the electronic part having differing views of the electronic part. An image processor applies calculations on the differing views to calculate a three dimensional position of at least one portion of the electronic part.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Inventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork
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Patent number: 7508974Abstract: A calibration and part inspection method for the inspection of ball grid array, BGA, devices. Two cameras image a precision pattern mask with dot patterns deposited on a transparent reticle. The precision pattern mask is used for calibration of the system. A light source and overhead light reflective diffuser provide illumination. A first camera images the reticle precision pattern mask from directly below. An additional mirror or prism located below the bottom plane of the reticle reflects the reticle pattern mask from a side view, through prisms or reflective surfaces, into a second camera and a second additional mirror or prism located below the bottom plane of the reticle reflects the opposite side view of the reticle pattern mask through prisms or mirrors into a second camera. By imaging more than one dot pattern the missing state values of the system can be resolved using a trigonometric solution.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Scanner Technologies CorporationInventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork
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Patent number: 7085411Abstract: A calibration and part inspection method for the inspection of ball grid array, BGA, devices. One or more cameras image a precision pattern mask with dot patterns deposited on a transparent reticle. The precision pattern mask is used for calibration of the system. A light source and overhead light reflective diffuser provide illumination. A camera images the reticle precision pattern mask from directly below. An additional mirror or prism located below the bottom plane of the reticle reflects the reticle pattern mask from a side view, through prisms or reflective surfaces, into the camera. By imaging more than one dot pattern the missing state values of the system can be resolved using a trigonometric solution. The reticle with the pattern mask is removed after calibration and the BGA to be inspected is placed with the balls facing downward, in such a manner as to be imaged by a single camera, or optionally, via additional cameras.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Scanner Technologies CorporationInventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork
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Patent number: 7079678Abstract: A calibration and part inspection method for the inspection of ball grid array, BGA, devices. One or more cameras image a precision pattern mask with dot patterns deposited on a transparent reticle. The precision pattern mask is used for calibration of the system. A light source and overhead light reflective diffuser provide illumination. A camera images the reticle precision pattern mask from directly below. An additional mirror or prism located below the bottom plane of the reticle reflects the reticle pattern mask from a side view, through prisms or reflective surfaces, into the camera. By imaging more than one dot pattern the missing state values of the system can be resolved using a trigonometric solution. The reticle with the pattern mask is removed after calibration and the BGA to be inspected is placed with the balls facing downward, in such a manner as to be imaged by a single camera, or optionally, via additional cameras.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Scanner Technologies CorporationInventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork
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Patent number: 6915006Abstract: A three dimensional inspection system for inspecting ball array devices having a plurality of balls, where the ball array device is positioned in an optical system. An illuminator is located to illuminate at least one ball on the ball array device. A first optical element is positioned to transmit light to the sensor. A second optical element is positioned to direct light from the at least one ball to the sensor, where the sensor, the first optical element and the second optical element cooperate to obtain at least two differing views of the at least one ball, the sensor providing an output representing the at least two differing views. A processor is coupled to receive the output, where the processor processes the output by using a triangulation method to calculate a three dimensional position of the at least one ball with reference to a pre-calculated calibration plane.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2001Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Inventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork
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Patent number: 6915007Abstract: A three dimensional inspection method for inspecting ball array devices having a plurality of balls, where the ball array device is positioned in an optical system. The inspection method includes the steps of illuminating at least one ball on the ball array device, and disposing a sensor, a first optical element and a second optical element in relation to the ball array device so that the sensor obtains at least two differing views of the at least one ball, the sensor providing an output representing the at least two differing views. The output is processed using a triangulation method to calculate a three dimensional position of the at least one ball with reference to a pre-calculated calibration plane.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2001Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Inventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork
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Patent number: 6862365Abstract: An apparatus for three dimensional inspection of an electronic part which has a camera and illuminator for imaging a first view of the electronic part. An optical element is positioned to reflect a different view of the electronic part into the camera, and the camera thus provides an image of the electronic part having differing views of the electronic part. An image processor applies calculations on the differing views to calculate a three dimensional position of at least one portion of the electronic part.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1999Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Elwin Beaty & Elaine BeatyInventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork
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Publication number: 20020037098Abstract: A three dimensional inspection system for inspecting ball array devices having a plurality of balls, where the ball array device is positioned in an optical system. An illuminator is located to illuminate at least one ball on the ball array device. A first optical element is positioned to transmit light to the sensor. A second optical element is positioned to direct light from the at least one ball to the sensor, where the sensor, the first optical element and the second optical element cooperate to obtain at least two differing views of the at least one ball, the sensor providing an output representing the at least two differing views. A processor is coupled to receive the output, where the processor processes the output by using a triangulation method to calculate a three dimensional position of the at least one ball with reference to a pre-calculated calibration plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2001Publication date: March 28, 2002Inventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork
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Publication number: 20020034324Abstract: A three dimensional inspection method for inspecting ball array devices having a plurality of balls, where the ball array device is positioned in an optical system. The inspection method includes the steps of illuminating at least one ball on the ball array device, and disposing a sensor, a first optical element and a second optical element in relation to the ball array device so that the sensor obtains at least two differing views of the at least one ball, the sensor providing an output representing the at least two differing views. The output is processed using a triangulation method to calculate a three dimensional position of the at least one ball with reference to a pre-calculated calibration plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2001Publication date: March 21, 2002Inventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork
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Patent number: 6072898Abstract: A calibration and part inspection method and apparatus for the inspection of ball grid array, BGA, devices. Two cameras image a precision pattern mask with dot patterns deposited on a transparent reticle. The precision pattern mask is used for calibration of the system. A light source and overhead light reflective diffuser provide illumination. A first camera images the reticle precision pattern mask from directly below. An additional mirror or prism located below the bottom plane of the reticle reflects the reticle pattern mask from a side view, through prisms or reflective surfaces, into a second camera and a second additional mirror or prism located below the bottom plane of the reticle reflects the opposite side view of the reticle pattern mask through prisms or mirrors into a second camera. By imaging more than one dot pattern the missing state values of the system can be resolved using a trigonometric solution.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 1998Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Inventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork
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Patent number: 6064757Abstract: A three dimensional inspection process for ball array devices. The ball array device is positioned in a fixed optical system. The ball array device is illuminated and a first image of the ball array device is taken with a first camera disposed in a fixed focus position relative to the ball array device to obtain a characteristic circular doughnut shape image from a ball. A second image of the ball array device is taken with a second camera disposed in a fixed focus position relative to the ball array device to obtain a top surface image of the ball. The first image and the second image are processed using a triangulation method to calculate a three dimensional position of the ball with reference to a pre-calculated calibration plane.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1999Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: Elwin M. BeatyInventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork
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Patent number: 6064756Abstract: A three dimensional inspection apparatus for ball array devices, where the ball array device is positioned in a fixed optical system. An illumination apparatus is positioned for illuminating the ball array device. A first camera is disposed in a fixed focus position relative to the ball array device for taking a first image of the ball array device to obtain a characteristic circular doughnut shape image from a ball. A second camera is disposed in a fixed focus position relative to the ball array device for taking a second image of the ball array device to obtain a top surface image of the ball. A processor applies triangulation calculations on related measurements of the first image and the second image to calculate a three dimensional position of the ball with reference to a pre-calculated calibration plane.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1999Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: Elwin M. BeatyInventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork
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Patent number: 6055054Abstract: A part inspection and calibration method for the inspection of printed circuit boards and integrated circuits includes a camera to image a precision pattern mask deposited on a transparent reticle. Small parts are placed on or above the transparent reticle to be inspected. An overhead mirror or prism reflects a side view of the part under inspection to the camera. The scene of the part is triangulated and the dimensions of the system can thus be calibrated. A precise reticle mask with dot patterns gives an additional set of information needed for calibration. By imagining more than one dot pattern the missing state values can be resolved using an iterative trigonometric solution. The system optics are designed to focus images for all perspectives without the need for an additional focusing element.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1997Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Inventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork
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Patent number: 5909285Abstract: A part inspection and calibration method for the inspection of integrated circuits includes a camera to image a precision pattern mask deposited on a transparent reticle. Small parts are placed on or above the transparent reticle to be inspected. A light source and overhead light reflective diffuser provide illumination. An overhead mirror or prism reflects a side view of the part under inspection to the camera. The scene of the part is triangulated and the dimensions of the system can thus be calibrated. A reference line is located on the transparent reticle to allow an image through the prism to the camera of the reference line between the side view and the bottom view. A precise reticle mask with dot patterns gives an additional set of information needed for calibration. By imaging more than one dot pattern the missing state values can be resolved using an iterative trigonometric solution.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1997Date of Patent: June 1, 1999Inventors: Elwin M. Beaty, David P. Mork