PORTABLE COMPOSABLE MACHINE VISION SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING PROJECTILES

摘要

A machine vision system for automatically identifying and inspecting objects is disclosed, including composable vision-based recognition modules and a decision algorithm to perform the final determination on object type and quality. This vision system has been used to develop a Projectile Identification System and an Automated Tactical Ammunition Classification System. The technology can be used to create numerous other inspection and automated identification systems.

主权项

1. A system for inspecting and sorting munitions, ordnance or other manufactured parts, comprising:
a feeder for consecutively conveying parts along a path which extends through an inspection module; the inspection module including an input guide for delivering a part into the inspection module, and an output guide for receiving a part from the inspection module; a physical gap between the input guide and the output guide in the inspection module, such that when a part traverses the gap, the side surfaces of the part are at least temporarily visually unobstructed; a strobe light operative to illuminate an unobstructed side surface of the part as it traverses the gap between the input guide and the output guide; an area camera operative to acquire one or more side images of the part illuminated by the strobe light as it traverses the gap; and a processor for processing the side images to identify part characteristics or part defects.