20240029228. MASK-SETTING DEVICE simplified abstract (FANUC CORPORATION)
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MASK-SETTING DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Wataru Tooyama of Yamanashi (JP)
MASK-SETTING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240029228 titled 'MASK-SETTING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The present invention is a device that automates the mask processing for calculating a three-dimensional plane of a workpiece to be measured. It includes a mask-setting device equipped with an outline extraction unit, a height information acquisition unit, and a mask-setting unit.
- The outline extraction unit subjects a two-dimensional image of the workpiece captured by a camera to pattern recognition and extracts an outline of the workpiece.
- The height information acquisition unit acquires height information about the outline from a distance image among the three-dimensional information obtained by the three-dimensional sensor.
- The mask-setting unit sets a mask in a region outside the workpiece based on the height information.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Manufacturing industry: This invention can be used in industries that require precise measurements of workpieces, such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing.
- Quality control: It can be used in quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and consistency of measurements.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Manual mask processing: This invention eliminates the need for manual mask processing, which can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
- Inaccurate measurements: By automating the mask processing, this technology ensures that only the relevant points within the measurement target region are used for calculating the three-dimensional plane, leading to more accurate measurements.
Benefits of this technology:
- Efficiency: The automation of mask processing saves time and reduces the labor required for measurements.
- Accuracy: By setting a mask based on height information, this technology improves the accuracy of the calculated three-dimensional plane.
- Reliability: The use of pattern recognition and distance imaging ensures consistent and reliable measurements.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present invention definitively and efficiently calculates a three-dimensional plane of a workpiece to be measured by automating the mask processing. a mask-setting device which, when obtaining three-dimensional information about a workpiece by using a three-dimensional sensor, sets a mask which makes three-dimensional points outside a measurement target region not usable in the calculation of a three-dimensional plane, said device being equipped with an outline extraction unit for subjecting a two-dimensional image of the workpiece which is captured by a camera to pattern recognition, and extracting an outline of the workpiece therefrom, a height information acquisition unit for acquiring height information about the outline from a distance image among the three-dimensional information acquired by the three-dimensional sensor; and a mask-setting unit for setting a mask in a region outside the workpiece on the basis of the height information.
