Patents by Inventor Patrick A. Humm

Patrick A. Humm 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).

  • Apparatus for automatically inspecting printed labels
    Patent number: 4589141
    Abstract: A computer vision apparatus for automatically inspecting printed labels is disclosed. A television type camera views a label under inspection and inputs an image thereof to a pattern recognition and analysis circuit for verification. A monitor with viewing screen, joystick and keypad is connected to the pattern recognition and analysis circuit for operator supervision of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Donald J. Christian, Patrick A. Humm