Abstract: An optoelectronic sensor for detecting features of an object comprises means for controlling the operation of said sensor and a face for interaction with an operator provided with adjusting means for adjusting operating parameters of the sensor. The means for controlling is connected to the adjusting means to detect a setting of the operating parameters, and the adjusting means comprises a knob, which is rotatable around an axis for adjusting at least one predetermined parameter among operating parameters. The sensor comprises a multiturn encoder that is actuatable by the knob, and the means for controlling are connected to the multiturn encoder to obtain a rotation mode of said knob, for example a rotation direction and/or a rotation speed, so as to associate with said detected rotation mode a corresponding setting mode of the predetermined parameter, for example a setting with a first coarse sensitivity, or a second fine sensitivity.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention are implemented with a mobile camera and safety laser scanner. A mobile computer can be used to show a visible infrared beam on the display of the mobile computer. The mobile computer can function as a safety tool to identify regions or locations where a laser beam might penetrate. The mobile computer can determine if the laser beam has penetrated a safety region or zone. Sensors can be used to determine when a laser beam may become dangerously close to an operator, especially with the use of automated guided vehicle that is moving around and has a scanning laser.

Abstract: An optoelectronic sensor for detecting one or more features of an object comprises means for controlling the operation of said sensor and a face (20) for interaction with an operator provided with adjusting means (22, 23) for adjusting operating parameters of the sensor. The means for controlling is connected to the adjusting means (22, 23) to detect a setting of the operating parameters and the adjusting means (22, 23) comprises a knob (22) which is rotatable around an axis (A) for adjusting at least one predetermined parameter among said operating parameters.