Abstract: An apparatus for inspecting a pharmaceutical cylindrical container made of glass or of a polymer is provided. A corresponding method for inspecting the pharmaceutical cylindrical container made of glass or of a polymer and to a bundle of pharmaceutical cylindrical containers made of glass or of a polymer is also provided.

Abstract: A method of determining an operating status of one or more hardware components of a facial recognition system of a mobile device includes engaging the facial recognition system of the mobile device, wherein the facial recognition system comprises a dot projector and an infrared (“IR”) camera; capturing an image of the dot projector and the IR camera; comparing the captured image to a predetermined test image; and based on the results of the comparison, determining the operating status of at least one of the dot projector and the IR camera.

Abstract: Recording indicators for devices with cameras that provide protection from tampering so that the recording indicators cannot be easily disabled or masked. Recording indicators that are external to the camera lens and that emit visible light in an encrypted pattern are described. The device may process captured frames to detect the encrypted pattern; if the encrypted pattern cannot be detected, recording is disabled. In addition, modular accessories are described that the user has to attach to the device to enable recording; the presence of the modular attachment indicates to persons in the environment that they may be being recorded.

Abstract: Implementations disclosed describe an inspection device capable of being transferred by a robot blade into a processing chamber of a manufacturing machine, the inspection device comprising an optical sensor to detect light reflected from a target located within the processing chamber, wherein the optical sensor is to output, to a processing device, a signal representative of a state of a region of a surface of the target.

Abstract: An inspecting apparatus includes a table for supporting a workpiece thereon, a light applying unit for applying light to the workpiece supported on the table, and a light detector for detecting light reflected from the workpiece. The light detector includes a camera and a diffusion plate disposed between the table and the camera.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for inspecting a photolithographic reticle. A plurality of reference far field images are simulated by inputting a plurality of reference near field images into a physics-based model, and the plurality of reference near field images are generated by a trained deep learning model from a test portion of the design database that was used to fabricate a test area of a test reticle. The test area of a test reticle, which was fabricated from the design database, is inspected for defects via a die-to-database process that includes comparing the plurality of reference far field reticle images simulated by the physic-based model to a plurality of test images acquired by the inspection system from the test area of the test reticle.

Abstract: A sensing apparatus monitors a cover optic on a laser processing head for contamination, indicating the need to replace the cover optic. The apparatus includes at least one reflector and at least one sensors that are disposed in the processing head adjacent a periphery of the cover optic. The reflector reflects radiation from the laser beam deflected from contamination on the cover optic and incident thereagainst. The sensor is offset from the reflector and detects at least a portion of the radiation reflected by the reflector. A controller in communication with the sensor can determine the contamination on the cover optic based on the detected radiation.

Abstract: An assembly for detecting defects on a bodywork of a motor vehicle that includes a gantry, of inverted U-shaped cross section, shaped to allow the passage of the motor vehicle in a longitudinal direction, from the rear of the gantry to the front of the gantry. The gantry includes an inner surface extending transversely between two lateral free ends and includes a light source suitable for illuminating, the bodywork, the gantry including at least one opaque strip extending transversely over the entire length of the inner surface. The assembly includes a plurality of cameras installed at a distance from the gantry to capture images of the bodywork of the motor vehicle, and a detection member for detecting defects in the bodywork.

Abstract: A system including a modulator, a laser source, a mirror, a laser sensor, and a processor. The modulator is movable in a first direction. The laser source is configured to emit laser light in a direction parallel to the surface of the modulator. The mirror is configured to redirect the laser light. The laser sensor is configured to detect a first change in intensity when a particle on the surface of the modulator passes through the laser light emitted by the laser source. The laser sensor is further configured to detect a second change in intensity when the particle on the surface of the modulator passes through the laser light redirected by the at least one mirror. The processor is configured to determine an X-Y location of the particle based on the first change in intensity and the second change in intensity.

Abstract: Provided is a technique that allows an operator or the like to easily perceive a tendency of defects which are present in molds or patterns. A display device displays a result of inspection of a plurality of molds or a plurality of patterns which are inspection target objects. The display device classifies the inspection target objects into a plurality of groups, generates, for each of the plurality of groups, a heat map image from a result of defect inspection of one or more of inspection target objects which are classified into the each of the plurality of groups, the heat map image representing a spatial distribution of defect occurrence frequencies; and causes a display to display one or more of the heat map images generated, the one or more heat map images corresponding to one or more groups specified by a user from among the plurality of groups.

Abstract: Improved systems and methods are provided to implement anomaly detection. The method includes a FMCW LIDAR system that steers the laser beam of the LIDAR system via the wavelength tuning of a FMCW. The direction of the laser beam can be diffracted and controlled by the optical grating antennas which may diffract the laser beam as a function of wavelength. The method may also provide a LIDAR sensor with exhibits a controlled and wide-angle fill or output without the use of conventional mechanical mechanisms for scanning. The LIDAR system provides a cost-effective method to reduce scan dimensionality without sacrificing performance.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and a system for scanning wafer. The system captures a defect image of a wafer, and generates a reference image corresponding to the first defect image based on a reference image generation model. The system generates a defect marked image based on the defect image and the reference image.

Abstract: Methods and systems for setting up inspection of a specimen are provided. One system includes one or more computer subsystems configured for acquiring a reference image for a specimen and modifying the reference image to fit the reference image to a design grid thereby generating a golden grid image. The one or more computer subsystems are also configured for storing the golden grid image for use in inspection of the specimen. The inspection includes aligning a test image of the specimen generated from output of an inspection subsystem to the golden grid image.

Abstract: A banknote deposit machine is able to receive banknotes, preferably so as to make a payment, wherein the banknote machine is permanently connected via a data link to a (cloud) storage system, or is designed to establish a temporary data link with the (cloud) storage system. Banknote data, such as image data or serial number data, etc., specifically of banknotes which are considered stolen or which were handed over as a result of a crime, for example as a ransom, are stored in the (cloud) storage system. Whenever the banknote deposit machine receives a banknote whose identification appears suspicious, for example because the banknote has a serial number that is stored in the (cloud) storage system, feedback is sent to the operator of the banknote machine and/or the payment transaction is terminated and/or an appropriate institution or authority, for example the police or a security service, is automatically informed.

Abstract: Techniques in connection with the use of a multi-pixel polarization filter in the light-microscopic examination of a sample object are described. In this way e.g. a particle analysis can be carried out, e.g. in particular for determining the technical cleanness of a surface of the sample object.

Abstract: A microscope system may comprise a plurality of microscope modules, a cassette for holding a plurality of slides, a slide loader configured to move the plurality of slides between the cassette and the plurality of microscope modules, and a processor coupled to the slide loader. The processor may be configured with instructions which, when executed, cause the slide loader to move a slide into or from a selected microscope module among the plurality of microscope modules. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for inspecting an object comprises a first camera for inspecting a first surface of the object, and a second camera for inspecting a second surface of the object. The object may be placed upon a support structure during simultaneous inspection by the first camera and the second camera. At least one roller is arranged to selectively engage the object when the object is placed upon the support structure, wherein the at least one roller is adapted for circumferential rotation relative to the support structure. Rotation of the at least one roller causes a corresponding circumferential rotation of the object relative to the first and second cameras.

Abstract: A screw length determination system capable of quickly determining the length of a screw is obtained. A PLC (10) is equipped with a determination part for measuring the moving speed of a driver for tightening screws in the axial direction of the driver from an initial position until a screw contacts and is screwed into a workpiece, and determining the length of the screw on the basis of the time from the start of movement from the initial position until the moving speed changes.

Abstract: Methods and systems for aligning images of a specimen are provided. One method includes reducing noise in a test image generated for a specimen by an imaging subsystem thereby generating a denoised test image. The method also includes detecting one or more patterned features in the denoised test image extending in at least a horizontal or vertical direction. In addition, the method includes designating an area of the denoised test image in which the detected one or more patterned features are located as a region of interest in the denoised test image. The method further includes aligning the denoised test image to a reference image for the specimen using only the region of interest in the denoised test image and a corresponding area in the reference image.

Abstract: A light filed (LF) display system for displaying holographic performance content (e.g., a live performance) to viewers in a venue. The LF display system in the venue includes LF display modules tiled together to form an array of LF modules. The array of LF modules create a performance volume (e.g., a stage) for displaying the performance content in the venue. The array of LF modules displays the performance content to viewers in viewing volumes. The LF display system can be included in a LF presentation network. The LF presentation network allows holographic performance content to be recorded at one location and displayed (concurrently or non-concurrently) at another location. The LF presentation network includes a network system to manage the digital rights of the holographic performance content.

Abstract: Systems and methods according to one or more embodiments are provided for determining an emitted radiation intensity of an object in a thermal image. In one example, a system includes a memory component configured to store a plurality of captured thermal images of a scene and a processor. The processor is configured to select a pixel on a thermal image corresponding to a measured radiation intensity associated with an object in the scene. Real world coordinates of the object are determined. An emitted radiation intensity of the object is calculated using the determined real world coordinates and the measured radiation intensity. Additional systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A system, including: a sensor that monitors containers as the containers move along a production line; a rejection device; a controller communicatively connected to the sensor and the rejection device, wherein the controller is programmed to determine whether a container is associated with a match condition in response to a signal received from the sensor, the match condition reflecting that the container is associated with predetermined properties or characteristics, in response to a match condition, determine a pass result, and otherwise determine a fail result, determine a velocity of the production line, dynamically determine a correction amount for a reject position, track a position of the container on the production line, and in response to the fail result, outputs a signal to actuate the rejection device that removes the container from the production line based on the velocity of the production line, the dynamically determined correction amount, and the position of the container on the production line

Abstract: A system for working biological tissue, the system comprising: a tool comprising a laser operable to perform at least one action of work; positioning means for positioning the tool relative to the biological tissue to perform the at least one action of work; a controller; storage storing electronic program instructions for controlling the controller; and an input means; wherein the controller is operable, under control of the electronic program instructions, to: receive input via the input means; process the input and, on the basis of the processing, control the positioning means and the tool to work the biological tissue.

Abstract: A maintenance information sharing device includes a maintenance record obtainer configured to obtain a maintenance record of a maintenance target, a maintenance record storage configured to associate the maintenance record obtained by the maintenance record obtainer with identification information for identifying the maintenance target, the maintenance record storage storing the maintenance record associated with the identification information, a maintenance information generator configured to generate maintenance information based on the maintenance record associated with the identification information and stored by the maintenance record storage, a maintenance information storage which stores the maintenance information generated by the maintenance information generator, a searcher configured to search the maintenance information stored by the maintenance information storage based on the identification information, and a maintenance information provider configured to provide the maintenance information sear

Abstract: Integrating location information in a fire control system is described herein. One device includes a memory, and a processor configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to receive, from a database external to the fire control system, a graphical representation of a facility and location information associated with a number of components of the fire control system that indicates a location of each respective component in the facility, integrate the location information associated with each respective component of the fire control system in the graphical representation of the facility such that the graphical representation includes a representation of each respective component at a location in the graphical representation that corresponds to the location of that component in the facility, and display, in a user interface, the graphical representation of the facility with the location information associated with each respective component of the fire control system integrated therein.

Abstract: A microscopic imaging method, includes illuminating a specimen with illumination radiation and capturing detection radiation along a detection axis. The detection radiation is caused by the illumination radiation, at a first time as a wide-field signal and at a second time as a composite signal. The composite signal is formed by a superposition of a confocal image and a wide-field image; extracting the confocal image by subtracting the wide-field signal from the composite signal, wherein a correction factor is used. A current correction factor is ascertained for each executed imaging and/or for each imaged specimen (1) and the confocal image is extracted using the respective current correction factor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a positioning method and a positioning device for a display module. The present invention achieves real-time monitoring for the alignment accuracy of a target display module in the horizontal direction by setting a laser calibration device between the target display module and a support table, and determining if a light source received by a receiver in the laser calibration device is disposed on a same horizontal line. The application of the laser calibration device improves alignment accuracy of the target display module and improves yield and quality of the product.

Abstract: An annular-irradiation high-resolution quantitative phase microimaging based on light intensity transfer equation is proposed here includes designing an annular aperture for the imaging system illumination; invoking the weak object approximation by using the parameters of annular illumination aperture and bright field microscopy to calculate a weak object optical transfer function (WOTF) on the basis of a partially coherent imaging theory; and collecting three intensity images by a camera and obtaining the quantitative phase image of object by resolving the light intensity transfer equation with a deconvolution algorithm.

Abstract: A concentricity measurement platform includes a vision system capturing an image of an annular member to be measured and a computer system communicatively coupled to the vision system. The computer system calculates a concentricity of the annular member based on the image captured by the vision system.

Abstract: A method for improving a lithographic process for imaging a portion of a design layout onto a substrate using a lithographic apparatus, the method including: obtaining a first source of the lithographic apparatus; classifying the first source into a class among a plurality of possible classes, based on one or more numerical characteristics of the first source, using a machine learning model, by a computer; determining whether the class is among one or more predetermined classes; only when the class is among the one or more predetermined classes, adjusting one or more source design variables to obtain a second source.

Abstract: A soldering quality detection platform comprises a 2D image acquisition device adapted to acquire a 2D image of a soldered region of a soldered product, a 3D image acquisition device adapted to acquire a 3D image of the soldered region of the soldered product, and a judgment device. The judgment device is adapted to determine whether a soldering quality is qualified based on the 2D image and the 3D image of the soldered region of the soldered product.

Abstract: An inspection device for inspecting a cable end of a cable, with and without a connected crimp contact, includes a mirror arrangement having a central axis along which the cable end can be arranged for inspection. The mirror arrangement includes a plurality of mirrors arranged at a predetermined angle to one another and at a predetermined angle to the central axis, each mirror viewing the cable end from a different angle. The inspection device includes a camera for generating images of the cable end from the different viewing angles of the mirrors. A transparent disk is arranged between the camera and the mirror arrangement to prevent dirt and/or dust from moving from the mirror arrangement to the camera. A compressed air cleaning device cleans the disk and/or the mirrors with compressed air ejected along the disk and/or along at least a part of the mirrors.

Abstract: A system and method for using images from a commodity camera for object scanning, reverse engineering, metrology, assembly, and analysis are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes a mobile imaging system to: enable a user to align an object to be analyzed on a turntable with a stencil; issue commands, by use of a data processor, to the turntable for automatic rotation of the turntable and the object thereon to a particular orientation for a camera of a mobile imaging device; capture a plurality of images of the object being analyzed at different automatic rotations of the turntable; upload the plurality of images of the object to a server via a network interface and a data network; and cause the server to generate a three dimensional (3D) model of the object from the plurality of images of the object.

Abstract: A concentricity detection system is adapted to detect a concentricity of an annular component. The concentricity detection system includes a support base having a recess on a top surface, a transparent plate received and positioned in the recess, a vision detection device located above the support base and facing the transparent plate, and a backlight source located below the support base and facing the transparent plate. The annular component is disposed in the recess of the support base and supported on a top surface of the transparent plate. The vision detection device is configured to detect the concentricity of the annular component supported on the transparent plate. A through hole is formed in a bottom portion of the recess and a light from the backlight source passes through the support base via the through hole and the transparent plate to provide backlighting for the annular component.

Abstract: An alignment system for an imaging sensor of a coordinate measuring machine incorporates a reference surface associated with a stage of the measuring machine but instead of imaging the reference surface as a location marker, the reference surface is incorporated into a combined imaging system together with the imaging sensor for imaging a feature associated with the imaging sensor. The imaged feature can be an internal part of the imaging sensor, such as an internal aperture, or an external feature in a fixed relationship with the imaging sensor, such as a lens hood.

Abstract: Methods and systems for diagnosing a semiconductor wafer are provided. A first raw image, a second raw image, and a third raw image of the semiconductor wafer are obtained by an inspection apparatus according to graphic data system (GDS) information regarding layout of a target die. A first image-based comparison is performed by a determining circuitry on the first, second, and third raw images, so as to provide a comparison result. The comparison result indicates whether an image difference is present between the first, second, and third raw images.

Abstract: A three-dimensional image reconstruction method, in which a cross section preparation step includes: a specimen preparation step of attaching, on a surface of a specimen, a grid-like mark member in which rectangular openings are two-dimensionally arranged, and disposing the grid-like mark member under a shielding member so that a side of each of the rectangular openings of the grid-like mark member forms a 45-degree or 90-degree angle with respect to a direction in which a linear end edge of the shielding member extends; and a processing position determination step of adjusting relative positions of the shielding member and the grid-like mark member by using the grid-like mark member as an index of a processing position.

Abstract: A method of inspecting a substrate to be repeatedly treated along a predetermined transfer way in a plurality of kinds of different treatment apparatuses, includes: imaging a substrate that has been treated in one of the treatment apparatuses, to acquire a first substrate image; imaging a substrate that has been an object for imaging the first substrate image and further treated in another treatment apparatus different from the one treatment apparatus after treated in the one treatment apparatus, to acquire a second substrate image; then performing defect inspection, based on the first substrate image and the second substrate image; and identifying, depending on whether or not a defect detected from the second substrate image is not detected from the first substrate image, whether or not the defect is caused by a treatment after the first substrate image is acquired and a treatment before the second substrate image is acquired.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a service cycle management system for intelligently evaluating one or more parameters of a reverse service cycle loop within a supply chain management infrastructure. The system comprises one or more processors configured to: receive the real-time data comprising one or more parameters associated with execution of one or more service tasks; retrieve the simulation data from the one or more memory storage areas; dynamically compare one or more parameters within the real-time data against corresponding one or more parameters within the simulation data to identify one or more discrepancies there-between; in response to identifying one or more discrepancies, and generating one or more representations thereof, so as to inform one or more users of the system of one or more areas for focusing future initiatives. Associated computer program products and computer implemented methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an access control system for the monitoring of the access of objects to a monitored zone and comprises at least one first optoelectronic sensor that is configured for the recognition of a penetration of an object into the monitored zone; at least one second optoelectronic sensor that is configured for the spatially resolving monitoring of a forefield disposed in front of the monitored zone; and an evaluation unit that is in signal communication with the first and second sensors, with the evaluation unit being configured to trigger a safety function on the penetration of an object into the monitored zone and being configured to suppress the safety function when the penetrating object is classified as a permitted object.

Abstract: A scanning observation apparatus (10) deflects illumination light with an actuator (25) through an illumination optical system (26) to scan an object (32), subjects light from the object (32) to photoelectric conversion with an optical detector (44), performs processing with an image processor (46), and displays an image of the object (32) on a display (60). A memory (35) stores information on optical characteristics related to chromatic aberration of magnification of the illumination optical system (26) relative to light of predetermined colors. A scanning pattern calculator (45) calculates a scanning pattern, on the object (32), of light of each color using the information. Using the scanning pattern, the image processor (46) calibrates a plot position yielded by a photoelectric conversion signal from the optical detector (44) for light of each color and generates an image of the object (32), thereby more easily correcting the chromatic aberration of magnification.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical arrangement providing selective plane illumination, including an inverted illumination objective mounted below a sample support in use providing a line or plane of light at the sample support, and at least one image collection objective mounted above the support, said inverted illumination objective having an illumination objective optic axis, and said image collection objective having an image collection objective optical axis, wherein illumination light is arranged to propagate toward the illumination objective lateral offset to the illumination objective optical axis such that the illumination light leaving the illumination objective propagates toward the sample support at an oblique angle relative to the illumination objective optical axis, and wherein the image objective optical axis has an angle ? which is obtuse to the illumination objective optical axis and generally perpendicular to light propagating at the sample support.

Abstract: A merchandise information system and printing method is disclosed that allows for retail merchandise information to be printed in a web format and separated into merchandise information strips to be wound around a core or self-wound. The wound merchandise information is customized to be printed and wound in an order that corresponds to the layout of a retail establishment. The wound merchandise information is shipped to the retail establishment in wound form and can be easily applied to the shelves within the retail establishment.

Abstract: Methods and systems for manufacturing a three-dimensional product. Fabrication of a three-dimensional part from a powder spread over a work table as a powder bed can be initiated. The fabrication process can be paused to cool down the work table to room temperature to obtain access to the three-dimensional part for post-processing operations such as, for example, embedding external artifacts. Fabrication can continue by preheating the powder rather than the work table until fabrication of the three-dimensional part is complete. A damaged part may be placed within the powder bed, wherein the fabrication process can be directly initiated to achieve part repair. Additionally, a material of the same part's composition can be used or a different material utilized to render the part better than new. Access to the three-dimensional part allows embedding of a foreign object in the three-dimensional part within the powder bed while the three-dimensional part remains non-finished.

Abstract: A method for determining the velocity of a moving fluid surface, which comprises the following steps S1 to S5: S1) taking a sequence of images of the moving fluid surface by at least one camera; S2) comparing a first image from the sequence with a second image from the sequence in order to distinguish moving patterns of the fluid surface from non-moving parts and to obtain a first processed image (im_1f) comprising the moving patterns; S3) comparing a third image from the sequence with a fourth image from the sequence in order to distinguish moving patterns of the fluid surface from non-moving parts and to obtain a second processed image (im_2f) comprising the moving patterns; S4) comparing the first and second processed images in order to determine the spatial displacements of the moving patterns; and S5) determining from the spatial displacements the velocity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a panel sorting device which includes a placement rack, an alignment device, and a classification robotic arm. The placement rack has multiple layers. In each layer of the placement rack, at least one panel is placed according to a predetermined sequence and corresponding position. The alignment device is configured to obtain the positional deviation of the panel moved on a production line. The classification robotic arm is configured to correct the panel position in the placement rack based on the positional deviation acquired by the alignment device, and place the panel in the corresponding layer of the placement rack according to the predetermined sequence and position. The panel sorting device can quickly grab the panel and automatically sort the panels according to the product's specifications. As a result, it can increase demand for automated handling and production yield, and reduce costs and save installation space.

Abstract: A magnetometric sensor includes a plurality of magnetometric sensor elements each including a plurality of magneto-sensitive portions arranged, in each of fan-shaped magneto-sensitive regions, intersecting with a radial direction of the magneto-sensitive regions. The magnetometric sensor elements are configured such that the magneto-sensitive regions are arranged rotated at 90° intervals and a bridge circuit is formed by electrically connecting the magnetometric sensor elements to each other. The magneto-sensitive portions each have a shape defined enclosed by two arcs to have a same width such that a resistance value thereof varies according to a change in a direction of a magnetic field.

Abstract: Provided is a photographing apparatus and photographing method. The photographing apparatus includes a fish eye lens; a plurality of light emitters disposed around the fish eye lens and configured to emit light at different angles with respect to an optical axis of the fish eye lens; and an image sensor configured to receive the light emitted from the plurality of light emitters and reflected by at least one object, and convert the light into an electric signal including depth information about the object.

Abstract: The wood tracking system for a production line generally has a wood product optimizer; a wood product trimmer downstream from the optimizer in the production line; a conveyor for moving wood products from the optimizer to the trimmer and across a handling area therebetween, the optimizer being configured to scan each of the wood products in a given order and to generate optimization data for each wood product; and a computer vision system positioned proximate the handling area along the production line, the computer vision system having a camera, a processor in communication with the optimizer and with the trimmer and a computer-readable memory for storing the optimization data, the processor being configured to acquire images of the handling area from the camera, the processor being configured to associate the optimization data of a given wood product across each of the images until it arrives at the trimmer.

Abstract: A board inspection apparatus is disclosed, which includes one surface-side irradiator that irradiates a first area on a surface side of a board with first light, a surface-side camera that takes an image of the first area, one rear face-side irradiator that irradiates a second area on a rear face side of the board with second light, a rear face-side camera that takes an image of the second area; and a controller that inspects the first area based on image data obtained from the surface-side camera and the second area based on image data obtained from the rear face-side camera.