View source for 17970394. METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING CARRIER TAPE HEIGHT LEVEL AND THICKNESS USING FIBER OPTIC SENSORS simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)

=METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING CARRIER TAPE HEIGHT LEVEL AND THICKNESS USING FIBER OPTIC SENSORS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Intel Corporation|Intel Corporation]]


[[Category:Intel Corporation]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Ngoc Duy Vu of Ho Chi Minh (VN)|Ngoc Duy Vu of Ho Chi Minh (VN)]][[Category:Ngoc Duy Vu of Ho Chi Minh (VN)]]

[[:Category:Nguyen Hoang Tan Le of Ho Chi Minh (VN)|Nguyen Hoang Tan Le of Ho Chi Minh (VN)]][[Category:Nguyen Hoang Tan Le of Ho Chi Minh (VN)]]

[[:Category:Minh Anh Khoa Nguyen of Bien Hoa (VN)|Minh Anh Khoa Nguyen of Bien Hoa (VN)]][[Category:Minh Anh Khoa Nguyen of Bien Hoa (VN)]]

==METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING CARRIER TAPE HEIGHT LEVEL AND THICKNESS USING FIBER OPTIC SENSORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17970394 titled 'METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING CARRIER TAPE HEIGHT LEVEL AND THICKNESS USING FIBER OPTIC SENSORS

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application is for an apparatus and methods for detecting out of position (OOP) components in a carrier tape forming machine. The apparatus includes sensors to detect OOP components before and after overlaying with cover tape, an amplifier to amplify signals from optical sensors, relays to receive indications of detected OOP components, and a controller to stop the machine based on signals received by the relays.

* Cross track sensors coupled to bus interface circuitry
* Optical sensors to detect OOP components on carrier tape
* Amplifier to amplify signals from optical sensors
* Relays to receive indications of detected OOP components
* Controller to stop machine based on signals received by relays

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied in industries that use carrier tape forming machines for electronic component packaging, such as semiconductor manufacturing and electronics assembly.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology helps prevent errors in the packaging process by detecting components that are out of position on the carrier tape before sealing, ensuring product quality and reducing waste.

== Benefits ==
- Improved product quality
- Reduced waste
- Increased efficiency in the packaging process

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
"Detection of Out of Position Components in Carrier Tape Forming Machines: Commercial Applications"

== Possible Prior Art ==
There may be prior art related to sensor technology used in manufacturing processes to detect defects or errors in product assembly.

=== What are the specific components of the apparatus for detecting OOP components in a carrier tape forming machine?
The specific components of the apparatus include cross track sensors, optical sensors, an amplifier, relays, and a controller.

=== How does the apparatus differentiate between in-position and out-of-position components on the carrier tape?
The apparatus uses the signals amplified by the amplifier to set a range for determining whether the components are OOP, allowing it to differentiate between in-position and out-of-position components.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

The disclosure is directed to apparatus and methods for detection of out of position (OOP) components in a carrier tape forming machine. An apparatus includes cross track sensors coupled to the bus interface circuitry, the cross track sensors configured to detect OOP components prior to overlaying the components on the carrier tape with cover tape, optical sensors to detect the OOP components on the carrier tape after overlaying with cover tape and prior to sealing and to detect reflections from OOP components seated on the carrier tape, an amplifier coupled to the optical sensors to amplify signals generated by the optical sensors and set a range for determining whether the components are OOP, and relays to receive indications of detected OOP components, and a controller coupled to the relays to stop the carrier tape forming machine as a function of signals received by the relays.



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