17958141. PRODUCT VOLUMETRIC ASSESSMENT USING BI-OPTIC SCANNER simplified abstract (ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 PRODUCT VOLUMETRIC ASSESSMENT USING BI-OPTIC SCANNER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PRODUCT VOLUMETRIC ASSESSMENT USING BI-OPTIC SCANNER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
PRODUCT VOLUMETRIC ASSESSMENT USING BI-OPTIC SCANNER
Organization Name
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
John Britts of Port Jefferson Station NY (US)
David R. Turturro of Farmingville NY (US)
PRODUCT VOLUMETRIC ASSESSMENT USING BI-OPTIC SCANNER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17958141 titled 'PRODUCT VOLUMETRIC ASSESSMENT USING BI-OPTIC SCANNER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes techniques for volumetric assessment of a product using images captured by a bi-optic scanner. The system includes two imaging assemblies to capture images of an item passing through a product scanning region, processors, and memory storing instructions for determining distances and generating an estimated volume of the item.
- Explanation of the patent/innovation:
- Bi-optic scanner system for volumetric assessment of products
- Two imaging assemblies with orthogonal fields of view
- Processors to determine distances and estimate volume based on captured images
- Memory storing instructions for executing the volumetric assessment
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various industries such as retail, logistics, and manufacturing for accurate volumetric measurements of products.
Problems Solved
- Inaccurate volume measurements of products - Manual measurement errors - Time-consuming measurement processes
Benefits
- Improved accuracy in volumetric assessments - Increased efficiency in product scanning and measurement - Enhanced data collection for inventory management
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing warehouse space, improving shipping cost calculations, enhancing product packaging design, streamlining inventory management processes.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of 3D scanning technologies for volumetric assessments in different industries.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional volumetric measurement methods?
This technology offers a more efficient and accurate way to assess the volume of products compared to manual measurement methods. It eliminates human errors and provides real-time data for better decision-making.
What are the limitations of using a bi-optic scanner for volumetric assessment?
One limitation could be the cost of implementing such a system, as it may require initial investment. Additionally, the accuracy of the measurements may depend on the quality of the imaging assemblies and the calibration of the system.
Original Abstract Submitted
Techniques for volumetric assessment of a product based on images captured by a bi-optic scanner are disclosed herein. An example system includes a first imaging assembly, having a field of view of a product scanning region, configured to capture a first image of an item passing through the product scanning region; a second imaging assembly, having an orthogonal field of view, configured to capture a second image of the item passing through the product scanning region at the same time; processors; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed, cause the processors to: determine a first distance of the item from an edge of the first field of view based on the first image; determine a second distance of the item from the a corresponding edge of the second field of view based on the second image; and generate an estimated volume of the item based on the first image, the first distance, the second image, and the second distance.
