Michael J. Robb - San Jose CA, US Steve L. Glickman - Los Gatos CA, US Patrick Brendan O'Mahony - San Jose CA, US Manjula Gururaj - Pewaukee WI, US David A. Jackson - Point Roberts WA, US George M. Gill - Vilonia AR, US Eric F. Bryan - Conway AR, US
Assignee:
Snap-On Incorporated - Pleasant Prairie WI
International Classification:
G01B011/275
US Classification:
33288, 3320318, 382151, 35613909
Abstract:
In a machine vision system utilizing computer processing of image data, an imaging module incorporates the image sensor as well as pre-processing circuitry, for example, for performing a background subtraction and/or a gradient calculation. The pre-processing circuitry may also compress the image information. The host computer receives the pre-processed image data and performs all other calculations necessary to complete the machine vision application, for example, to determine one or more wheel alignment parameters of a subject vehicle. In a disclosed example useful for wheel alignment, the module also includes illumination elements, and the module circuitry provides associated camera control. The background subtraction, gradient calculation and associated compression require simpler, less expensive circuitry than for typical image pre-processing boards. Yet, the pre-processing at the imaging module substantially reduces the processing burden on the host computer when compared to machine vision implementations using direct streaming of image data to the host computer.
Michael J. Robb - San Jose CA, US Steve L. Glickman - Los Gatos CA, US Patrick Brendan O'Mahony - San Jose CA, US Manjula Gururaj - Pewaukee WI, US David A. Jackson - Point Roberts WA, US George M. Gill - Vilonia AR, US Eric F. Bryan - Conway AR, US
Assignee:
Snap-On Incorporated - Pleasant Prairie WI
International Classification:
G01B 11/275
US Classification:
3320316, 33288, 35613909, 701 29, 701 33
Abstract:
In a machine vision system utilizing computer processing of image data, an imaging module incorporates the image sensor as well as pre-processing circuitry, for example, for performing a background subtraction and/or a gradient calculation. The pre-processing circuitry may also compress the image information. The host computer receives the pre-processed image data and performs all other calculations necessary to complete the machine vision application, for example, to determine one or more wheel alignment parameters of a subject vehicle. In a disclosed example useful for wheel alignment, the module also includes illumination elements, and the module circuitry provides associated camera control. The background subtraction, gradient calculation and associated compression require simpler, less expensive circuitry than for typical image pre-processing boards. Yet, the pre-processing at the imaging module substantially reduces the processing burden on the host computer when compared to machine vision implementations using direct streaming of image data to the host computer.
Peter Guard - Sammamish WA, US Karen Hills - Everett WA, US Kari Erkkila - Seattle WA, US Eric Bryan - Everett WA, US Ryan Sparks - Everett WA, US William Quan - Newcastle WA, US Charles Lau - Mukilteo WA, US
International Classification:
B64D011/00
US Classification:
244/118500
Abstract:
A vehicle ceiling lining structure is provided. Each ceiling lining structure includes a frame formed in accordance with a section of a ceiling of an aircraft, a fabric attached to the frame, and mounts for attaching the frame to the ceiling. The structure includes a light that is attached to the frame in order to backlight the fabric. A light enhancement film is attached to the frame for dispersing the light. A back panel is attached to the frame to keep condensation away from the vehicle cabin. The frame includes one or more molded plastic parts that allow quick release from the mounts.
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Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Eric Bryan Partner
Eric Bryan Offices and Clinics of Doctors of Medicine
3850 Tracy St, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Eric Bryan Owner, President
Flowers Of Point Loma Retail · Florists
2170 Chatsworth Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107 6192235475
Bonaire Elementary School Bonaire GA 1990-1993, Perdue Elementary School Warner Robins GA 1992-1996, Feagin Mill Middle School Warner Robins GA 1996-1998
Hickory Grove Elementary School Charlotte NC 1980-1985, Reedy Creek Elementary School Charlotte NC 1985-1987, Hawthorne Traditional Middle School Charlotte NC 1987-1990
Community:
Laura Le, Timothy Williams, Richard Long, Tiffany Pegues, Anthony Woody, Melanee Kelley, Melissa Blasi, Brandi Roberson, Charlotte Walser, Christopher Neal, Chad Robbins