Multi-rotation hobby servo motors

Multi-rotation hobby servo motors are provided. In one embodiment, a hobby servo motor comprises a rotatable output shaft, a feedback mechanism, and a control circuit. The feedback mechanism generates a feedback signal that is indicative of rotation of the rotatable output shaft, and the control circuit utilizes the feedback signal to generate a control signal for the rotatable output shaft. The feedback mechanism is optionally an encoder such as, but not limited to, a magnetic encoder, an optical encoder, a rotary encoder, or a linear encoder.

Servo motor controller

To provide a servo motor controller allowing to eliminate the risk of abnormal driving in a servo motor caused due to the inability to detect abnormality prior to establishment of absolute position. A device is configured to control a servo motor of an industrial machine. The device includes a position detection part configured to detect a position of the servo motor, a magnetic pole detection part configured to detect a magnetic pole position of the servo motor, and a pole position calculation part configured to, at least in initial calculation, obtain the magnetic pole position detected by the magnetic pole detection part as an initial magnetic pole position, prior to establishment of absolute position, and in the following calculation, incrementally obtain the magnetic pole position on the basis of data of the position detected by the position detection part and a magnetic pole interval of the motor.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING DEFECTS AND CRITICAL DIMENSION USING DEEP LEARNING IN THE SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS

An initial inspection or critical dimension measurement can be made at various sites on a wafer. The location, design clips, process tool parameters, or other parameters can be used to train a deep learning model. The deep learning model can be validated and these results can be used to retrain the deep learning model. This process can be repeated until the predictions meet a detection accuracy threshold. The deep learning model can be used to predict new probable defect location or critical dimension failure sites. 1. A method comprising:scanning a wafer with an inspection tool;confirming presence of at least one defect with a defect review tool; a location of the defect with respect to one or more of a design, a care area, or a design clip;', 'focus;', 'exposure;', 'a type of the defect;', 'neighboring design sites; and', 'a layer type;, 'inputting parameters into a deep learning model, wherein the parameters include one or more ofpredicting defect sites, using a controller, based on the deep learning model;validating the defect sites; andretraining the deep learning model, wherein the predicting, the validating, and the retraining are repeated until the deep learning model meets a detection accuracy threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the scan is a hot scan.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the defect review tool is a scanning electron microscope.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the parameters further include optical proximity correction.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating a heat map of the defect sites.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising using the deep learning model to predict defects on a new wafer.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising using the deep learning model to predict defects for a new semiconductor manufacturing process on the wafer.8. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing a program configured to instruct a processor to execute the method of .9. A method comprising:scanning a wafer with a ...

Optical measurement apparatus

The optical measurement apparatus includes an interface unit and a measuring unit. The interface unit is configured to receive a synchronization signal transmitted from a PLC to a fieldbus at a constant communication cycle, and output, in synchronization with the synchronization signal, a result of measurement (a measured value) by the optical measurement apparatus and a synchronization supervisory signal. The measuring unit is configured to execute optical measurement at a measurement cycle irrelevant to the communication cycle and generate a result of the measurement and a synchronization supervisory signal. The measuring unit sets the synchronization supervisory signal into an ON state in synchronization with receipt of the synchronization signal by the interface unit after start of the measurement, and sets the synchronization supervisory signal into an OFF state in synchronization with receipt of the synchronization signal by the interface unit when the interface unit outputs the measurement result.

WORK MANAGEMENT DEVICE

A work management device manages a board work line having multiple board work machines for performing work on a board. The work management device includes a problem detection section configured to detect that a problem has occurred in any of the multiple board work machines; a handling method database configured to accumulate handling methods for problems; an updating section configured to update handling methods for problems at any time; and a work instruction section configured to extract and indicate to an operator a handling method for a problem from the handling method database when the problem detection section detects that the problem has occurred. 18.-. (canceled)9. A work management device for managing a board work line having multiple board work machines for performing work on a board , the work management device comprising:a problem detection section configured to detect that a problem has occurred in any of the multiple board work machines;a handling method database configured to accumulate handling methods for problems;an updating section configured to update handling methods for problems as needed; anda work instruction section configured to extract and indicate to an operator a handling method for a problem from the handling method database when the problem detection section detects that the problem has occurred.10. The work management device of claim 9 , wherein claim 9 , when the problem detection section detects that a problem has occurred claim 9 , the work instruction section gives higher priority to handling methods having a higher probability of solving the problem and instructs the operator.11. The work management device of claim 10 ,wherein, when the problem is resolved after the handling method is indicated to the operator by the work instruction section, the updating section updates the handling method database so as to increase the handling performance of the handling method, from the handling method database, which resolved the problem; ...

METHOD FOR CREATING A MEASUREMENT PROTOCOL AND COMPUTER FOR PERFORMING THE SAME

A method for creating a measurement protocol in a computer, such as the measurement computer of a coordinate-measuring machine or a computer remote therefrom, includes: providing data necessary for creating a measurement protocol generated on the basis of a measurement sequence by the coordinate-measuring machine; providing specification data specifying predefined conditions under which a measurement sequence should be performed and/or specifying predefined conditions under which examination features should be evaluated; checking the data necessary for creating a measurement protocol as to whether the predefined conditions under which the entire measurement sequence should be performed were met and/or as to whether the predefined conditions under which individual examination features to be examined should be evaluated were met, and; creating a measurement protocol in the form of an electronic document, in which compliance and/or non-compliance with the conditions in accordance with the specification data is documented in the measurement protocol. 1. A method comprises creating a measurement protocol in a computer , the computer being integrated into a coordinate-measuring machine , the computer including a non-transitory storage medium having program code stored thereon and being configured as at least one of a measurement computer and an evaluation computer for the coordinate-measuring machine , the method further comprising the steps of:importing data necessary for creating the measurement protocol, the data having been generated based on a measurement sequence by the coordinate-measuring machine, wherein said data were generated by the following steps:a) recording measurement points on a surface of a workpiece using the coordinate-measuring machine according to a measurement sequence which is specified by an examination plan,b) evaluating the examination plan using the recorded measurement points and generating the data necessary for creating the measurement ...

Numerical controller

A numerical controller that machines a workpiece to create multiple machined holes with a predetermined machining position and a predetermined machining shape in the workpiece includes a thermal influence calculation unit that determines a temporal change in a heat distribution of the workpiece for each of the machined holes when the machined hole having the machining shape is created at the machining position, a machining position determination unit that determines a next machined hole that does not cause thermal deformation of the workpiece on the basis of an elapsed time that elapses from creation of a previously machined hole to creation of a next machined hole and a heat distribution resulting from creation of the previously machined hole and the next machined hole, and a machining unit that creates the machined holes. The numerical controller can determine the machining positions taking the thermal deformation into account.

Tooling system

A tooling system may comprise a tool scanner, a tool database, and a user interface device. The tool scanner may be configured to scan a tool identifier on a tool. The tool database may have tool information associated with the tool identifier. The user interface device may be in communication with the tool scanner and the tool database. The user interface device may receive tool information from the tool database in response to the scan by the tool scanner, concurrently display a tool issue description and a tool issue image from the tool information of the tool database, receive a tool area selection with respect to the tool issue image, and provide access to a tool issue history from the tool database in response to the tool area selection.

Motor tracking error reduction method and implementation device based on micro-drive unit

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of mechanical precision manufacturing, in particular to a motor tracking error reduction method and an implementation device based on a micro-drive unit. A motor tracking error reduction method based on micro-drive unit includes: providing a motor mover as the working output end, and feeding back the position information of the motor mover to the micro-drive controller in real time by the sensor; controlling the micro-drive unit to compensate the displacement of the motor mover by the micro-drive controller; correcting the tracking error of the motor mover after the displacement compensation, and feeding back the tracking error information after correction to the motor controller. The error reduction method and implementation device in the present disclosure reduce the motor tracking error and solve the problem of coupling interference. In addition, the single position feedback is used to reduce the production cost.

PORTABLE COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINE HAVING A HANDLE THAT INCLUDES ELECTRONICS

A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine (AACMM) is provided. The AACMM having a manually positionable articulated arm having first and second ends, the arm including a plurality of connected arm segments, each of the arm segments including at least one position transducer for producing position signals, at least one of the position signals passing between two of the arm segments through a first slip ring assembly. A first a first electronic circuit is provided that receives the position signals. A base section is connected to the second end. A probe assembly includes a probe end and a cover. The cover rotates about an axis extending through the probe assembly, the cover having at least one indentation formed thereon. The probe assembly is connected to the first end. The AACMM measures a three-dimensional coordinate of a point in space associated with the probe end. 1. A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine , comprising:a manually positionable articulated arm having opposed first and second ends, the articulated arm including a plurality of connected arm segments, each of the plurality of connected arm segments including at least one position transducer for producing a plurality of position signals, at least one of the plurality of position signals passing between two of the plurality of connected arm segments through a first slip ring assembly;a first electronic circuit that receives the plurality of position signals;a base section connected to the second end; anda probe assembly including a probe end and a cover, the cover being coupled to rotate about an axis extending through the probe assembly, the cover having at least one indentation formed thereon;wherein the probe assembly is connected to the first end; andwherein the articulated arm coordinate measurement machine is configured to measure a three-dimensional coordinate of a point in space associated with the probe end.2. The portable articulated arm coordinate measurement ...

Tool Having Magnetic Material

A method is presented. A machine head is positioned in a desired location relative to a material on a tool using a sensor connected to the machine head and calibrated to detect magnetic material in the tool. An operation is performed on the material using the machine head starting at the desired location. 1. A method comprising:positioning a machine head in a desired location relative to a material on a tool using a sensor connected to the machine head and calibrated to detect magnetic material in the tool; andperforming an operation on the material using the machine head starting at the desired location.2. The method of further comprising:moving the machine head relative to the tool along a preset path, wherein positioning the machine head in the desired location comprises stopping the machine head from moving along the preset path in response to the sensor detecting a first portion of magnetic material in the tool.3. The method of further comprising:moving the tool relative to the machine head along a preset path, wherein positioning the machine head in the desired location comprises stopping the tool from moving along the preset path in response to the sensor detecting a first portion of magnetic material in the tool.4. The method of further comprising:stopping the operation on the material based on readings from the sensor.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the operation is drilling claim 4 , and wherein stopping the operation comprises stopping the drilling when the machine head has moved one of a desired distance or a maximum distance based on a thickness of the material determined from a strength of a magnetic field detected by the sensor.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the operation is drilling claim 1 , the method further comprising:automatically stopping the drilling when the material has been drilled to a desired depth.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein positioning the machine head comprises locating the sensor relative to a first portion of magnetic ...

COORDINATE POSITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATION

A method of calibrating a contact probe having a deflectable stylus and configured to provide at least one signal which is indicative of the extent of deflection of the stylus, the contact probe being mounted on a coordinate positioning machine which facilitates reorientation of the contact probe about at least one axis. The method includes: taking measurement data obtained with the contact probe positioned at a plurality of different orientations about the at least one axis; and determining from the measurement data at least one gain variation model which models any apparent variation in the gain of the at least one probe signal dependent on the orientation of the contact probe about the at least one axis. 1. A method of calibrating a contact probe having a deflectable stylus and configured to provide at least one signal which is indicative of the extent of deflection of the stylus , the contact probe being mounted on a coordinate positioning machine which facilitates reorientation of the contact probe about at least one axis , comprising:taking measurement data obtained with the contact probe positioned at a plurality of different orientations about the at least one axis; anddetermining from the measurement data at least one gain variation model which models any apparent variation in the gain of the at least one probe signal dependent on the orientation of the contact probe about the at least one axis.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , in which said measurement data is obtained at a plurality of different stylus deflections for at least one orientation about the at least one axis.3. A method as claimed in claim 2 , in which for a plurality of said different orientations claim 2 , measurement data is obtained at a plurality of different stylus deflections.4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , in which the contact probe is configured to provide at least first and second probe signals claim 1 , and in which the at least one gain variation model models any apparent ...

Method for Validating Measurement Data

A method includes receiving, into a measurement tool, a substrate having a material feature, wherein the material feature is formed on the substrate according to a design feature. The method further includes applying a source signal on the material feature, collecting a response signal from the material feature by using a detector in the measurement tool to obtain measurement data, and with a computer connected to the measurement tool, calculating a simulated response signal from the design feature. The method further includes, with the computer, in response to determining that a difference between the collected response signal and the simulated response signal exceeds a predetermined value, causing the measurement tool to re-measure the material feature. 1. A method comprising:receiving, into a measurement tool, a substrate having a material feature, wherein the material feature is formed on the substrate according to a design feature;applying a source signal on the material feature;collecting a response signal from the material feature by using a detector in the measurement tool to obtain measurement data;with a computer connected to the measurement tool, calculating a simulated response signal from the design feature; andwith the computer, in response to determining that a difference between the collected response signal and the simulated response signal exceeds a predetermined value, causing the measurement tool to re-measure the material feature.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the source signal is done by using a source in the measurement tool having a tool setting parameter.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein calculating the simulated response signal comprises using the tool setting parameter.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein collecting the response signal comprises collecting a secondary electron signal with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) tool.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein calculating the simulated response signal includes calculating a ...

ENCODER, SERVO MOTOR, AND SERVO SYSTEM

An encoder includes a disc and a sensor. The disc has a circular surface with a central axis and is rotatable around the central axis. The disc has a slit row provided on the circular surface. The slit row includes slits arranged in a circumferential direction of the circular surface around the central axis and in a radial direction of the circular surface. The sensor is provided opposite to the slit row on circular surface. The sensor has a first light receiver and a second light receiver. The first light receiver is configured to output a first light receiving signal as the slit row rotates along the circumferential direction when the disc rotates around the central axis. The second light receiver is configured to output a second light receiving signal as the slit row moves along the radial direction when the disc rotates around the central axis. 1. An encoder comprising:a disc having a circular surface with a central axis and being rotatable around the central axis, the disc having a slit row provided on the circular surface, the slit row including slits arranged in a circumferential direction of the circular surface around the central axis and in a radial direction of the circular surface; and a first light receiver configured to output a first light receiving signal as the slit row rotates along the circumferential direction when the disc rotates around the central axis; and', 'a second light receiver configured to output a second light receiving signal as the slit row moves along the radial direction when the disc rotates around the central axis., 'a sensor provided opposite to the slit row and comprising2. The encoder according to claim 1 , wherein the disc has a plurality of slit rows including the slit row claim 1 , the slit rows being provided on the circular surface along the circumferential direction and positioned from an inner side toward an outer side along the radial direction claim 1 , each of the slit rows including slits arranged in the ...

MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR MACHINING CENTER

A computer numerical control (CNC) machining center is provided. The CNC machining center includes a spindle that receives a cutting tool. A work surface is operably arranged adjacent the spindle. A non-contact three-dimensional (3D) measurement device is operably coupled to the tool mount, the 3D measurement device including a projector and at least one device camera, the at least one camera being arranged to receive light from the light source that is reflected off of a surface. A plurality of targets is provided with at least one of the targets coupled to the 3D measurement device. At least two photogrammetry cameras are provided having a orientation and a field of view to acquire images of the targets. A controller is coupled for communication to the 3D measurement device and the at least two cameras, the controller determining the position of the 3D measurement device within the machining center during operation. 1. A computer numerical control (CNC) machining center comprising:a spindle configured to receive a cutting tool having a tool mount;a work surface operably arranged adjacent the spindle;a non-contact three-dimensional (3D) measurement device operably coupled to the machining center, the 3D measurement device including a projector having a light source and at least one device camera arranged in a fixed geometric relationship, the at least one camera being arranged to receive light from the light source that is reflected off of a surface;a plurality of targets, at least one of the targets being coupled to the non-contract 3D measurement device;at least two photogrammetry cameras having a predetermined orientation and a field of view to acquire images of the plurality of targets; anda controller coupled for communication to the non-contact 3D measurement device and the at least two photogrammetry cameras, the controller having a processor that is responsive to executable computer instructions for determining the position of the non-contact 3D measurement ...

ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLABLE ROTARY PRESSURE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electrically controllable rotary pressure device, comprising: a motor for providing torque to rotary pressure means; a power control unit for supplying power to the motor; a central processing unit for controlling the power control unit; and a rotational speed sensor for measuring a rotational speed of the motor or the rotary pressure means, wherein the central processing unit comprises an abnormality detection unit for receiving the rotational speed from the rotational speed sensor, and wherein the abnormality detection unit transmits a control signal to the central processing unit when abnormality in the rotational speed is detected, so that the central processing unit interrupts the power supply of the power control unit. 1. An electrically controllable rotary pressure device , comprising:a motor for providing torque to rotary pressure means;a power control unit for supplying power to the motor;a central processing unit for controlling the power control unit; anda rotational speed sensor for measuring a rotational speed of the motor or the rotary pressure means,wherein the central processing unit comprises an abnormality detection unit for receiving the rotational speed from the rotational speed sensor, andwherein the abnormality detection unit transmits a control signal to the central processing unit when abnormality in the rotational speed is detected, so that the central processing unit interrupts the power supply of the power control unit.2. An electrically controllable rotary pressure device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the abnormality in the rotational speed is an abrupt increase in the rotational speed.3. An electrically controllable rotary pressure device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the abnormality in the rotational speed is a secondary abrupt increase in the rotational speed.4. An electrically controllable rotary pressure device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE

A coordinate measuring machine including a workpiece support for mounting a workpiece to be measured; a mechanism for moving a sensor in a first coordinate direction and a second coordinate direction perpendicular thereto. The mechanism includes: a first measurement slide guided in the first coordinate direction along two parallel guides arranged on opposite sides of the workpiece support. The first measurement slide spans the support. The first slide is driven via a first drive, which drives the first slide along a first guide of the guides, and is driven via a second drive, which drives the first slide along the second of the guides; a second measurement slide guided movably in the second coordinate direction along the first measurement slide. The second slide is assigned a position measuring system, via which the position of the second measurement slide relative to the first measurement slide can be determined; a controller, which actuates the first and second drive. The controller includes a force feedforward control, which, depending on the detected position (x) of the second measurement slide and depending on a setpoint acceleration (a) to be set of the first measurement slide, brings about an actuation of the first drive and/or of the second drive in such a way that the torques which as a result of the acceleration of the first measurement slide by the first drive and by the second drive relative to a rotation axis (R) which is perpendicular to the first and second coordinate directions at least partly or completely compensate for one another. 1. A coordinate measuring apparatus comprisinga workpiece support configured for mounting a workpiece to be measured;a sensor; a first guide and a second guide arranged in parallel on opposite sides of said work piece support;', 'a first measurement slide configured to be guided in said first coordinate direction (y) along said parallel first and second guides;', 'said first measurement slide spanning said workpiece ...

SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING IRREGULARITIES OF THE SURFACES OF AN OBJECT

An inspection station identifies irregularities of surfaces of an object and a finishing station corrects irregularities identified. The inspection station includes a plurality of cameras configured to detect the irregularities under a light having a wavelength of ≥ about 380 nm to ≤ about 740 nm. The finishing station includes at least one robot, and the robot includes a light source configured to emit light having a wavelength of ≥ about 380 nm to ≤ about 740 nm, a camera, and an abrasive tool for correcting detected irregularities of the surfaces of the object. 1. A system for detecting and correcting at least one irregularity of at least one surface of an object , the system comprising:an inspection station comprising a plurality of cameras configured to detect an irregularity, wherein the plurality of cameras photograph the surfaces of the object under a light having a wavelength of greater than or equal to about 400 nm to less than or equal to about 565 nm;a finishing station comprising a robot, wherein the robot comprises a light source configured to emit light having a wavelength of greater than or equal to about 400 nm to less than or equal to about 565 nm, a camera, and an abrasive tool configured to correct the detected irregularity; anda conveyor configured to transport the object through the inspection station and the finishing station.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cameras photograph the at least one surface under a light having a wavelength of greater than or equal to about 520 nm to less than or equal to about 560 nm.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the robot comprises a light source configured to emit light having a wavelength of greater than or equal to about 520 nm to less than or equal to about 560 nm.4. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising a tool station positioned adjacent to the robot.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the object is transported through the inspection station ...

Control device

A configuration of a control device capable of efficiently operating multiple types of programs in different execution formats on a single control device is provided. At least a first task that has a first priority including processing execution performed by a program execution part and a command calculation part, a second task that has a second priority, lower than the first priority, including processing execution performed by a parsing part, and a third task that has a third priority including execution of a processing content different from the first task and the second task are set in a scheduler. The control device further includes a priority changing part monitoring a processing state of the parsing part, and when the processing state of the parsing part meets a predetermined condition, changing the second priority set to the second task corresponding to the condition.

ARTICULATED ARM COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINE HAVING A 2D CAMERA AND METHOD OF OBTAINING 3D REPRESENTATIONS

A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine includes a noncontact 3D measuring device that has a projector configured to emit a first pattern of light onto an object, a scanner camera arranged to receive the first pattern of light reflected from the surface of the object, an edge-detecting camera arranged to receive light reflected from an edge feature of the object, and a processor configured to determine first 3D coordinates of an edge point of the edge feature based on electrical signals received from the scanner camera and the edge-detecting camera. 1. A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine (AACMM) for measuring three-dimensional (3D) coordinates of an object in space , comprising:a processor;a noncontact 3D measuring device operably coupled to the processor, the noncontact 3D measuring device having a projector and a scanner camera, the projector configured to emit a first pattern of light onto the object, the scanner camera arranged to receive the first pattern of light reflected from the object and to send a first electrical signal to the processor in response;an edge-detecting camera operably coupled to the processor, the edge-detecting camera being one of the scanner camera or a second camera different than the scanner camera, the edge-detecting camera positioned to receive during operation a second light reflected from an edge feature of the object and to send a second electrical signal to the processor in response; and determining a first 3D coordinates of first points on a surface of the object based at least in part on the first pattern of light from the projector and the first electrical signal;', 'determining a first ray from the edge-detecting camera to the object, the first ray based at least in part on the second electrical signal; and', 'determining a second 3D coordinates of an edge point of the edge feature, the second 3D coordinates based at least in part on an intersection of the first ray with the first 3D ...

Method and device for acquiring and computing data from an ophthalmic object

This method, which allows acquisition and computation of geometrical data of at least one pattern associated with an ophthalmic object ( 6 ) for manufacturing ophthalmic lenses similar to the object or complementary thereto, is of the type in which a device ( 12 ) for acquiring and computing geometrical data is used, which comprises: a transparent support ( 13 ) adapted for bearing an ophthalmic object; on one side of the support, means ( 17 ) for illuminating this support; on the other side of the support, a video camera ( 25 ) adapted for producing a video signal representative of at least one pattern associated with the ophthalmic object laid on the support; and signal processing and analysis means ( 27 ) receiving at the input the video signal produced by the camera, and adapted for computing and providing the geometrical data. The method is characterized in that: (a) a verification pattern independent of said geometrical data is traced on the ophthalmic object ( 6 ), this verification pattern being asymmetrical relatively to each of two axes perpendicular to each other; (b) the ophthalmic object is positioned on the transparent support ( 13 ) of the acquisition and display device ( 12 ); and (c) by means of said device ( 12 ), said verification pattern is optically captured and analyzed.

Encoder, motor with encoder, and servo system

The encoder includes a plurality of slit tracks, a point light source, two first light-receiving arrays, two second light-receiving arrays, and a third light-receiving array. The plurality of slit tracks respectively comprises a plurality of reflection slits arranged along a measurement direction. The point light source is configured to emit diffusion light to the plurality of slit tracks. The two first light-receiving arrays are disposed sandwiching the point light source in a width direction substantially orthogonal to the measurement direction. The two second light-receiving arrays are disposed sandwiching the point light source in the measurement direction. The third light-receiving array is configured to receive light reflected by the slit track comprising an incremental pattern that differs in pitch from other incremental patterns, and is disposed at a position in a direction where the first light-receiving array is disposed than the point light source.

CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM FOR CONTROL SYSTEM

A PLC system includes a displacement sensor, drives, and a PLC. The PLC system obtains line measurement data including a plurality of pieces of measurement information or 1D information from the displacement sensor and a plurality of pieces of positional information from the drives that are read in accordance with measurement intervals, generates 2D shape data, and generates 2D shape data as 1D arrangement information for every measurement interval from combination line measurement data combining the 1D information and the positional information. 1. A control system , comprising:a measurement device configured to obtain one-dimensional information about an object;a drive configured to change a relative position of the measurement device relative to the object; anda controller configured to control the measurement device and the drive to obtain information about a two-dimensional shape or a three-dimensional shape of the object based on the one-dimensional information obtained by the measurement device, a measurement data obtaining unit configured to obtain measurement data including a plurality of pieces of one-dimensional information from the measurement device and a plurality of pieces of positional information from the drive that are read in accordance with measurement intervals; and', 'a shape data generation unit configured to generate two-dimensional shape data or three-dimensional shape data based on the measurement data obtained by the measurement data obtaining unit, wherein the shape data generation unit generates the shape data as one-dimensional arrangement information for every measurement interval from combination measurement data combining the one-dimensional information and the positional information., 'the controller including'}2. The control system according to claim 1 , further comprisinga feature quantity calculation unit configured to calculate a feature quantity of the object based on the shape data generated by the shape data generation unit.3 ...

CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM FOR CONTROL SYSTEM

A PLC system includes a displacement sensor, drives, and a PLC. The PLC system performs a data obtaining process for obtaining one-dimensional information from the displacement sensor and positional information from the drives in a task with a first constant cycle, and performs a data generation process for generating two-dimensional shape data or three-dimensional shape data based on the obtained measurement data in a task with a second constant cycle, and can set an amount of processing to be performed for one task in the data generation process. 1. A control system , comprising:a measurement device configured to obtain one-dimensional information about an object,a drive configured to change a relative position of the measurement device relative to the object, anda controller configured to control the measurement device and the drive to obtain information about a two-dimensional shape or a three-dimensional shape of the object based on the one-dimensional information obtained by the measurement device, a measurement data obtaining unit configured to perform a data obtaining process for obtaining the one-dimensional information from the measurement device and positional information from the drive in a task with a first constant cycle to obtain measurement data through the data obtaining process, and', 'a shape data generation unit configured to perform a data generation process for generating two-dimensional shape data or three-dimensional shape data based on the measurement data obtained by the measurement data obtaining unit in a task with a second constant cycle,', 'wherein the shape data generation unit is configured to set an amount of processing to be performed for one task., 'the controller including'}2. The control system according to claim 1 , whereinthe first constant cycle is shorter than the second constant cycle.3. The control system according to claim 1 , whereinthe shape data generation unit performs the data generation process across a plurality of ...

Control system, and control method and program for control system

A PLC system includes a displacement sensor, drives, and a PLC. When an unmeasurable condition is detected at a data obtaining position, the PLC system moves the displacement sensor back to the position at which the unmeasurable condition is detected, and again performs measurement. When an unmeasurable condition is detected again in the measurement, the PLC system SYS moves the stage to the next data obtaining position, and again performs measurement.

COORDINATE-SYSTEM SETTING SYSTEM AND COORDINATE-SYSTEM SETTING METHOD

A coordinate-system setting system including: a probe; a 3D-shape measuring device for measuring contact locations of the probe; and a storage device that stores a 3D model of a part to be measured. The 3D model includes information about an origin position of a coordinate system of the part to be measured. The 3D-shape measuring device measures, when the probe is brought into contact with the part to be measured a plurality of times, the position of a tip portion of a robot and calculates the shape of the part to be measured. The 3D-shape measuring device or a controller of the robot calculates the difference between the calculated shape of the part to be measured and the shape of the 3D model and sets the coordinate system of the part to be measured relative to the tip portion by shifting at least the origin position. 1. A coordinate-system setting system comprising:a probe capable of coming into contact with a tip portion of a robot;a 3D-shape measuring device for measuring contact locations of the probe; anda storage device that stores a 3D model of a part to be measured,wherein the part to be measured is a tool mounted on the robot, a workpiece on which a task is to be performed by means of the tool, or a jig for fixing the workpiece,the 3D model includes information about an origin position serving as an origin of a coordinate system of the part to be measured,the 3D-shape measuring device performs, when the probe is brought into contact with the part to be measured a plurality of times, position measurement processing which measures a position of the tip portion of the robot and performs shape calculation processing which calculates a shape of the part to be measured, andthe 3D-shape measuring device or a robot controller of the robot performs difference calculation processing for calculating the difference between the calculated shape of the part to be measured and a shape of the 3D model and performs coordinate-system setting processing for setting the ...

Method for Validating Measurement Data

A method includes receiving, into a measurement tool, a substrate having a material feature, wherein the material feature is formed on the substrate according to a design feature. The method further includes applying a source signal on the material feature, collecting a response signal from the material feature by using the measurement tool, and with a computer connected to the measurement tool, calculating a simulated response signal from the design feature. The method further includes, with the computer, in response to determining that a difference between the collected response signal and the simulated response signal exceeds a predetermined value, causing the measurement tool to re-measure the material feature.

COORDINATE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM WITH AUXILIARY AXIS

According to some aspects of the invention, auxiliary axis measurement systems for determining three-dimensional coordinates of an object are provided as shown and described herein. According to some aspects of the invention, methods for operating auxiliary axis measurement systems for determining three-dimensional coordinates of an object are provided as shown and described herein. 1. An auxiliary axis measurement system for determining three-dimensional coordinates of an object , the system comprising:a primary axes assembly having one or more primary axes, wherein each axis of the one or more primary axes includes an encoder configured to measure movement relative to a respective axis;an auxiliary axis assembly having one or more auxiliary axes, wherein each axis of the one or more auxiliary axes includes an encoder configured to measure movement relative to a respective axis; anda control unit operably connected to the encoders of the primary axes assembly and the encoders of the auxiliary axis assembly and configured to receive data therefrom, wherein the control unit processes and synchronizes the data from both the primary axes assembly and the auxiliary axis assembly in real-time to determine the three-dimensional coordinates of the object,wherein the synchronization corrects, in real-time, for delays of data collection between the encoders based on a capture signal sent from the control unit to each encoder and wherein the collected data is synchronized to the capture signal and data from each encoder is transmitted to the control unit at a capture interval.2. The auxiliary axis measurement system of claim 1 , wherein the primary axes assembly is an articulated arm coordinate measuring machine.3. The auxiliary axis measurement system of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary axis assembly is a turntable assembly.4. The auxiliary axis measurement system of claim 3 , wherein the turntable assembly includes a removable platform and a releasable connector assembly.5. ...

METHOD FOR CREATING A MEASUREMENT PROTOCOL AND COMPUTER FOR PERFORMING THE SAME

A method for creating a measurement protocol in a computer, such as the measurement computer of a coordinate-measuring machine or a computer remote therefrom, includes: providing data necessary for creating a measurement protocol generated on the basis of a measurement sequence by the coordinate-measuring machine; providing specification data specifying predefined conditions under which a measurement sequence should be performed and/or specifying predefined conditions under which examination features should be evaluated; checking the data necessary for creating a measurement protocol as to whether the predefined conditions under which the entire measurement sequence should be performed were met and/or as to whether the predefined conditions under which individual examination features to be examined should be evaluated were met, and; creating a measurement protocol in the form of an electronic document, in which compliance and/or non-compliance with the conditions in accordance with the specification data is documented in the measurement protocol. 1. A method for creating a measurement protocol in a computer , the method comprising the steps of:providing the data necessary for creating a measurement protocol, the data having been generated on the basis of a measurement sequence by a coordinate-measuring machine, wherein said data were generated by the following steps:a) recording measurement points on a surface of a workpiece using the coordinate-measuring machine according to a measurement sequence which is specified by an examination plan,b) evaluating the examination plan using the recorded measurement points and generating the data necessary for creating a measurement protocol;providing specification data which at least one of specify predefined conditions under which a measurement sequence should be performed and specify the predefined conditions under which examination features should be evaluated;checking the data necessary for creating a measurement protocol ...

COORDINATE MEASURING SYSTEM

A coordinate measuring system includes a scanning module having a laser line scanner and a projection device. The laser line scanner projects a laser line onto a surface of a workpiece and produces scan data from a reflection of the laser line. The projection device and/or the laser line scanner project three optical markers onto the surface of the workpiece, at least one of the three markers being disposed on the laser line and at least one of the three markers being at a distance from the laser line. The coordinate measuring system includes an optical sensor capturing image data of the three optical markers and an evaluation device determining a position and an orientation of the coordinate system of the laser line scanner in the coordinate system of the optical sensor based on the image data of the optical sensor and the scan data of the laser line scanner. 1. A coordinate measuring system comprising: the laser line scanner being configured to project a laser line onto a surface of a workpiece and to produce scan data from a reflection of the laser line being reflected from the surface of the workpiece,', 'the projection device being configured to project a first optical marker, at a distance from the laser line, onto the surface of the workpiece,', 'the first optical marker being disposed along a first direction predefined in the first coordinate system,', project a second optical marker onto the laser line, the second optical marker being disposed along a second direction predefined in the first coordinate system,', 'project a third optical marker onto the surface of the workpiece, the third optical marker being disposed along a third direction predefined in the first coordinate system;, 'the projection device or the laser line scanner being configured to], 'a scanning module including a laser line scanner and a projection device, and defining a first coordinate system being body-fixed with respect to the scanning module,'}an optical sensor defining a second ...

Linear Actuator, Method for Controlling the Same, and Head Lamp Assembly Comprising the Same

The present invention provides an actuator including a motor; a lead screw rotating by coupling to the motor; a nut part moving forward or backward by coupling to the lead screw; a magnet coupled to the nut part; a sensor unit configured to sense a change amount of magnetic flux depending on a position of the magnet and convert the sensed change amount of magnetic flux into measured voltage data; and a control unit controlling the motor; wherein the magnet comprises a first pole and a second pole arranged in order in the movement direction of the nut part, wherein, if the sensor unit senses the first pole when the nut part is moved forward, the control unit performs a first motion in which a forward movement of the nut part is stopped and moves the nut part backward, and if the sensor unit senses the second pole after the first motion, the control unit performs a second motion in which the movement of the nut part is stopped and moves the nut part forward. 1. An actuator , comprising:a motor;a lead screw rotating by coupling to the motor;a nut part moving forward or backward by coupling to the lead screw;a magnet coupled to the nut part;a sensor unit configured to sense a change amount of magnetic flux depending on a position of the magnet; anda control unit controlling the motor;wherein the magnet comprises a first pole and a second pole arranged in order in the movement direction of the nut part, andwherein, if the sensor unit senses the first pole when the nut part is moved forward, the control unit performs a first motion in which a forward movement of the nut part is stopped and moves the nut part backward, and if the sensor unit senses the second pole after the first motion, the control unit performs a second motion in which the movement of the nut part is stopped and moves the nut part forward.2. An actuator of claim 1 , wherein the control unit repeatedly performs the first motion and the second motion a reference number of times.3. An actuator of claim 1 , ...

Robot arm processing system and method thereof

A robot arm processing system includes a robot arm, a processing module, and a control module. The robot arm is for providing a mechanical holding force. The processing module is disposed on the robot arm to process a workpiece. The control module is connected to the robot arm or the processing module. The control module outputs an anti-vibration signal according to the reaction force of the workpiece or the displacement of the robot arm to counteract the reaction force of the workpiece or the displacement of the robot arm.

AUGMENTED REALITY SIMULATION DEVICE AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

An augmented reality simulation device includes: extension information display means for displaying a virtual object; relation information acquisition means for acquiring first relation information which is information that specifies relation between the virtual object and control axes of a numerical controller and second relation information which is information that specifies settings of the control axes and relation between the control axes; conversion means for converting a movement amount in a first coordinate system which is a coordinate system of the control axis to movement information in a second coordinate system which is a coordinate system for allowing the extension information display means to display the virtual object on the basis of the first relation information and the second relation information; and calculation means for calculating a display position and a display angle of the virtual object based on the movement information in the second coordinate system after the conversion. 1. An augmented reality simulation device comprising:extension information display means for displaying a virtual object so as to be superimposed on a real machine tool;relation information acquisition means for acquiring first relation information which is information that specifies relation between the virtual object and control axes of a numerical controller that controls the machine tool and second relation information which is information that specifies settings of the control axes themselves and relation between the control axes;conversion means for converting a movement amount in a first coordinate system which is a coordinate system of the control axis to movement information in a second coordinate system which is a coordinate system for allowing the extension information display means to display the virtual object on the basis of the first relation information and the second relation information; andcalculation means for calculating a display position and a ...

SMART POWER TOOL

The present disclosure discloses a drive tool. The drive tool comprising a handle, a bit movably coupled to the handle through a mechanism. The drive tool further comprises a plurality imaging units provisioned on the handle to face a fastener and a fastening surface. The drive tool also comprises a control unit operatively coupled to the mechanism and the plurality of imaging units. The control unit is configured to receive data from each of the plurality of imaging units and operate the mechanism selectively to move the bit for adjusting axis of the fastener perpendicular to the fastening surface. The adjustment is done based on the data received from at least one of the plurality of imaging units. The automatic alignment of axis of the fastener with respect to the fastening surface improves the accuracy of operation and reduces the efforts of the operator. 1100. A drive tool , comprising:{'b': '101', 'a handle ;'}{'b': 102', '101', '103, 'a bit movably coupled to the handle through a mechanism ;'}{'b': 104', '101', '104', '109', '105, 'a plurality of imaging units provisioned on the handle , wherein the plurality of imaging units face a fastener and a fastening surface ; and'}{'b': 106', '103', '104', '106, 'claim-text': [{'b': '104', 'receive, data from each of the plurality of imaging units ; and'}, {'b': 103', '102', '109', '105', '104, 'operate, the mechanism selectively to move the bit for adjusting axis A-A of the fastener perpendicular to the fastening surface , based on the data received from at least one of the plurality of imaging units .'}], 'a control unit operatively coupled to the mechanism and the plurality of imaging units , the control unit is configured to2100112102112102109. The drive tool as claimed in comprises a contact sensor provisioned on the bit claim 1 , the contact sensor is configured to detect contact of the bit with the fastener .3100107100105. The drive tool as claimed in further comprising at least one extendable and retractable ...

DYNAMICALLY CONTROLLED CURVED SOLAR REFLECTORS FOR FLEXIBLE PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATION

One embodiment provides a method, including: determining a light profile of light falling onto a solar module, wherein the light profile identifies (i) a position of the light with respect to the solar module and (ii) the intensity of the light with respect to solar panels within the solar module; identifying at least one solar panel within the solar module having partial light coverage; and changing the light profile by shaping the reflection of the light onto the solar module created by a flexible curved reflector in proximity to the solar module, thereby increasing the amount of light falling onto said at least one solar panel within the solar module; the changing the light profile comprising modifying the geometry of the flexible curved reflector by activating at least one actuator to move at least a portion of the flexible curved reflector. 1. A method , comprising:utilizing at least one processor to execute computer code that performs the steps of:determining a light profile of light falling onto a solar module, the solar module comprising a plurality of solar panels, wherein the light profile identifies (i) a position of the light with respect to the solar module and (ii) the intensity of the light with respect to the solar panels within the solar module;identifying, from the light profile, at least one solar panel within the solar module having partial light coverage; andchanging the light profile by shaping the reflection of the light onto the solar module created by a flexible curved reflector in proximity to the solar module, thereby increasing the amount of light falling onto said at least one solar panel within the solar module;the changing the light profile comprising modifying the geometry of the flexible curved reflector by activating at least one actuator to move at least a portion of the flexible curved reflector.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining a light profile comprises identifying a shadow on the solar module.3. The method of ...

Articulated arm coordinate measurement machine that uses a 2d camera to determine 3d coordinates of smoothly continuous edge features

A measurement device having a camera captures images of an object at three or more different poses. A processor determines 3D coordinates of an edge point of the object based at least in part on the captured 2D images and pose data provided by the measurement device.

Method for transmitting information in controller and method for detecting abnormality in encoder

A robot including a motor is used to machine a workpiece. The robot further includes the following components: a controller configured to output a speed command and commanded-position information; an encoder; a position sensor configured to output, as a differential signal, the amount of displacement of the position of the workpiece W from a predetermined position; a servo driver configured to control the motor upon receiving the speed command, the output signal of the encoder, and the differential signal; and a safety unit configured to detect a fault in the encoder. When controlling the motor based on the speed command, the output signal, and the differential signal, the servo driver sends the differential signal to the controller. The controller sends the safety unit new commanded-position information, which is generated by adding a correction value based on the differential signal to the commanded-position information.

PORTABLE COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINE HAVING A HANDLE THAT INCLUDES ELECTRONICS

A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine having an articulated arm that includes a first arm connected to a second arm segment by a connecting segment. An assembly is provided having a first pair of bearings and a first optical encoder and a second pair of bearings and a second optical encoder The first optical encoder includes a first patterned disk and a first read head. The second optical encoder includes a second patterned disk and a second read head. The first and second patterned disks are both fixed with respect to the connecting segment. An electronic circuit is operably coupled to the first read head and the second read head, the electronics being configured to determine three-dimensional coordinates of the probe based at least in part on a first angle and a second angle measured by the first and second optical encoders. 1. A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine , comprising:a manually positionable articulated arm having opposed first and second ends, the articulated arm including a plurality of connected arm segments, the plurality of arm segments including a first arm segment connected to a second arm segment by a connecting segment;a base section connected to the second end;a probe connected to the first end;electronics;a first patterned disk having a first periodic pattern of a measurable characteristic and a first read head in proximity to the first patterned disk;a second patterned disk having a second periodic pattern of the measurable characteristic and a second read head in proximity to the second patterned disk;a first pair of bearings including a first bearing and a second bearing which rotate about a first axis; anda second pair of bearings including a third bearing and a fourth bearing which rotate about a second axis;wherein the first arm segment rotates about the first axis, the second arm segment rotates about the second axis, and the connecting segment is fixed with respect to the first axis and the ...

MEASUREMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS

A method is described for measuring an object using a machine tool and a scanning probe. The scanning probe is driven along a scan path relative to the object whilst the scanning probe acquires probe data describing a series of positions on the surface of the object relative to the scanning probe. The scan path includes at least a first scan path segment for producing probe data that can be analysed to measure the object. The scan path is also arranged to impart a plurality of identifiable probe motions to the scanning probe that can be identified from the acquired probe data alone. Each identifiable probe motion is used to define a time stamp. This allows the probe data to be tied to commanded or nominal positions around the scan path. 1. A method for measuring an object using a machine tool apparatus comprising a scanning probe , the method comprising driving the scanning probe along a scan path relative to the object whilst the scanning probe acquires probe data describing a series of positions on the surface of the object relative to the scanning probe , the scan path comprising at least a first scan path segment for producing probe data that can be analysed to measure the object ,wherein the scan path is also arranged to impart a plurality of identifiable probe motions to the scanning probe that can be identified from the acquired probe data alone, each identifiable probe motion defining a time stamp.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the scan path is arranged to impart identifiable probe motions before and after the first scan path segment.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of identifiable probe motions allow a start and an end of the first scan path segment to be identified.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of identifiable probe motions comprises reducing and then increasing the distance between the scanning probe and the object.5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the scanning probe ...

CMM with Object Location Logic

A method and apparatus for measuring an object using a coordinate measuring machine locates the object using logic associated with the coordinate measurement machine. In response to locating the object, a controller directs a measuring device of the coordinate measuring machine to measure the object. 1. A method of measuring an object using a coordinate measuring machine having a measuring device to measure the object , the method comprising:displaying indicia that provide, to an operator, a visual cue as to the precise location on the coordinate measuring machine for positioning the object;receiving the object on the coordinate measuring machine;locating, with a camera, the object on the coordinate measuring machine;determining, using the indicia and camera, whether the object is properly positioned on the coordinate measuring machine; anddirecting the measuring device of the coordinate measuring machine to measure the object.21. The method of claim further comprising , prior to directing the measuring device of the coordinate measuring machine to measure the object , re-orienting the object.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising claim 2 , prior to re-orienting the devices claim 2 , providing visual feedback indicia instructing the operator to re-orient the object.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the feedback indicia comprises graphical indicia showing the operator how to re-orient the object.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the feedback indicia comprises textual indicia instructing the operator to re-orient the object.6. The method of wherein displaying indicia comprises displaying indicia on an LED screen.7. A method of measuring an object using a coordinate measuring machine having a measuring device to measure the object claim 1 , the method comprising:displaying indicia defining a prescribed region for location of the object on the coordinate measuring machine;receiving the object within the prescribed region of the indicia;after receiving the ...

MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR MACHINING CENTER

A computer numerical control (CNC) machining center is provided. The CNC machining center includes a spindle that receives a cutting tool. A work surface is operably arranged adjacent the spindle. A non-contact three-dimensional (3D) measurement device is operably coupled to the tool mount, the 3D measurement device including a projector and at least one device camera, the at least one camera being arranged to receive light from the light source that is reflected off of a surface. A plurality of targets is provided with at least one of the targets coupled to the 3D measurement device. At least two photogrammetry cameras are provided having a orientation and a field of view to acquire images of the targets. A controller is coupled for communication to the 3D measurement device and the at least two cameras, the controller determining the position of the 3D measurement device within the machining center during operation. 1. A computer numerical control (CNC) machining center comprising:a spindle configured to receive a cutting tool having a tool mount;a work surface operably arranged adjacent the spindle;a non-contact three-dimensional (3D) measurement device operably coupled to the machining center, the 3D measurement device including a projector having a light source and at least one device camera arranged in a fixed geometric relationship, the at least one camera being arranged to receive light from the light source that is reflected off of a surface;a plurality of targets, at least one of the targets being coupled to the non-contract 3D measurement device;at least two photogrammetry cameras having a predetermined orientation and a field of view to acquire images of the plurality of targets; anda controller coupled for communication to the non-contact 3D measurement device and the at least two photogrammetry cameras, the controller having a processor that is responsive to executable computer instructions for determining the position of the non-contact 3D measurement ...

Electrically controllable rotary pressure device and method for controlling the same

An electrically controllable rotary pressure device includes a rotary pressure means for being inserted to a human body structure to bore a hole therein or to be fastened thereto, a motor for generating torque provided to the rotary pressure means, a power control unit for supplying power to the motor, a central processing unit for controlling the power control unit, a rotational speed sensor for measuring a rotational speed of the motor or the rotary pressure means, a current sensor for measuring a current flowing into the motor, and a torque compensation unit for adjusting the torque by adjusting a control signal from the central processing unit to the power control unit based on the measured current.

LINK INFORMATION GENERATION DEVICE, LINK INFORMATION GENERATION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING LINK INFORMATION GENERATION PROGRAM

To generate link information containing association between machining information and/or machine information in a machining program, and an optical feature in a workpiece image. A link information generation device comprises: a machining information acquisition unit that acquires machining information in a machining program for a machine tool that executes machining on a workpiece W; a machine information acquisition unit that acquires machine information about the machining state of the machine tool; a workpiece image acquisition unit that acquires image information about the workpiece W; an optical feature setting unit that sets an image area having an optical feature in the image information about the workpiece W; and a link information generation unit that generates link information containing association between the image area having the optical feature, and the machining information and/or the machine information about a workpiece area associated with the image area. 1. A link information generation device comprising: an information acquisition unit that acquires information about an execution position and a machining position in a machining program for a machine tool that executes machining on a workpiece by moving a tool and the workpiece relative to each other based on the machining program ,the information acquisition unit comprising at least one of a machining information acquisition unit that acquires machining information at the execution position in the machining program, and a machine information acquisition unit that acquires machine information about the machining state of the machine tool at the execution position in the machining program;a workpiece image acquisition unit that acquires image information about the workpiece;an optical feature setting unit that sets an image area having an optical feature in the image information about the workpiece acquired by the workpiece image acquisition unit; anda link information generation unit that ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE PRODUCTION OF A MAGNET AND ASSOCIATED DEVICE

The invention relates to a method for controlling the production of a magnet () using a sensor able to emit a presence signal for a magnetic induction and defining a measuring axis, the magnet () being a permanent magnet with symmetry of revolution relative to its axis, called mechanical axis, the magnet () having a center and a maximum dimension, the method comprising at least the following step: 1. A method for controlling the production of a magnet using a sensor able to emit a signal in the presence of a magnetic induction and defining a measuring axis , the magnet being a permanent magnet with symmetry of revolution relative to an axis , called mechanical axis , the magnet having a center and a maximum dimension , the method comprising at least the following step: [ 'called first distance, being greater than or equal to three times the maximum dimension of the magnet, and', 'a1) relative positioning of the magnet and the sensor so that the mechanical axis of the magnet and the measuring axis of the sensor are aligned with an allowance of 5 degrees, the distance between the sensor and the center of the magnet,'}, 'a2) relative movement of the magnet and the sensor, along a direction perpendicular to the mechanical axis of the magnet, the first measurement corresponding to the maximum signal measured by the sensor during the movement,, 'a) performing a first measurement of a component of the magnetic induction produced by the magnet using the sensor by implementing the following sub-steps b1) positioning the sensor so that the measuring axis of the sensor is perpendicular to the mechanical axis of the magnet and is in a plane perpendicular to the mechanical axis of the magnet passing through a point of the magnet, the distance between the sensor and the center of the magnet, called second distance, being greater than or equal to three times the maximum dimension of the magnet,', 'b2) rotating the magnet relative to the mechanical axis by at least one revolution ...

INSTANT CORRECTION METHOD FOR ENCODER AND SYSTEM THEREOF

An instant correction method for an encoder includes the following steps. The motion of a device under test is sensed to obtain a first wave signal and a second wave signal. The first and second wave signals are sampled to generate N first digital signal values and N second digital signal values. N positioning positions are generated according to the N first and second digital signals, and the N positioning positions are added to a calculation group. A regression analysis is performed for the calculation group to generate a regression curve. The (N+1)-th prediction position is predicted using the regression curve. The ideal position of the device under test is determined at a time point of the (N+1)-th prediction position according to an ideal position curve. An error value between the (N+1)-th prediction position and the ideal position is applied to correct the device under test. 1. An instant correction method for an encoder , comprising:sensing motion of a device under test to obtain a first wave signal and a second wave signal, wherein a phase difference between the first wave signal and the second wave signal is 90 degrees;sampling the first wave signal and the second wave signal to generate N first digital signal values and N second digital signal values;generating N positioning positions according to the N first digital values and the N second digital signals;adding the N positioning positions to a calculation group;performing a regression analysis of the positioning positions in the calculation group to obtain a regression curve;predicting (N+1)-th prediction position using the regression curve; anddetermining an ideal position of the device under test at a time point of the (N+1)-th prediction position according to an ideal position curve and applying an error value between the (N+1)-th prediction position and the ideal position to correct the device under test.2. The instant correction method for the encoder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ideal ...

Detection of engagement of robot with object

A device (10) is placed on an object (30) handled by a robot (100). Based on measurements performed by at least one sensor of the device (10), engagement of the robot (100) with the object (30) is detected. The measurements may for example include acceleration measurements which allow for detecting movement of the object (30) caused by the robot (100).

EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS COMPRISING PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS AND METHODS OF TEACHING THEREWITH

Systems and methods for hands-on training of students. Such a system includes one or more programmable controllers configured to interact with one or more external devices. Each programmable controller includes a microcontroller, a memory device, an interface for remotely accessing the programmable controller, and at least one bus interface for interfacing with an external microcontroller of another programmable controllers. The method includes functionally coupling a first of the programmable controllers to an external device, programming the first programmable controller to operate the external device, and providing instructions to the external device through the programmable controller from a remote location relative to the first programmable controller. 1. An educational system comprising one or more programmable controllers configured to interact with one or more external devices , each of the programmable controllers comprising:a microcontroller;a memory device;an interface for remotely accessing the programmable controller; andat least one bus interface for interfacing with an external microcontroller of another programmable controllers.2. The educational system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the programmable controllers comprises means for sensing gestures performed by a user.3. The educational system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the programmable controllers comprises means for sensing distances of objects near the educational system.4. The educational system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the programmable controllers is a robotic controller configured for controlling movement of a robotic device claim 1 , the robotic controller comprising means for a user to interface with the robotic controller for controlling the movement of the robotic device.5. The educational system of claim 4 , wherein the robotic controller controls the operation of at least one motor which moves the robotic device claim 4 , the robotic controller comprising:at ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN ENCODER

Various embodiments of the present technology comprise a method and apparatus for an encoder. In various embodiments, the encoder is configured to perform offset and gain correction. The encoder includes a first correction circuit to perform offset and gain correction and a second correction circuit to perform additional offset and gain correction. 1. An encoder capable of receiving first channel data and second channel data , comprising: apply a first gain to the first channel data and the second channel data; and', 'apply a first DC offset correction to the first channel data and the second channel data; and, 'a plurality of variable gain amplifiers configured to, 'a first circuit comprising [ apply a second DC offset correction to the first channel data and the second channel data; and', first corrected data based on the first channel data; and', 'second corrected data based on the second channel data; and, 'generate], 'an offset correction circuit configured to, 'a gain correction circuit coupled to the offset correction circuit, and configured to apply a second gain to the first corrected data and the second corrected data according to a predetermined ideal signal., 'a second circuit connected to an output terminal of the first circuit, and comprising2. The encoder according to claim 1 , wherein the second circuit further comprises a peak and valley detection circuit configured to compute a peak and a valley of each of the first and second channel data.3. The encoder according to claim 2 , wherein the peak and valley detection circuit claim 2 , the offset correction circuit and the gain correction circuit are connected in series.4. The encoder according to claim 1 , wherein the first gain is a fixed gain and the second gain is a dynamic gain.5. The encoder according to claim 1 , wherein:the first DC offset correction comprises a coarse correction; andthe second DC offset correction comprises a fine correction.6. The encoder according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

SYSTEM PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION METHOD BASED ON RATE-LIMITED RELAY WITH HYSTERESIS AND SINUSOIDAL INJECTION

A system parameter identification system uses a combination of relay control and sinusoidal injection to derive accurate estimates of system parameters of a controlled system or process while satisfying the rate-limit associated with some control applications. The system uses rate-limited relay control with hysteresis to place the system in oscillation. The system then switches the control signal from relay-based control to open-loop sinusoidal control using oscillation frequency, amplitude, and phase information obtained during the relay control stage. During the sinusoidal control phase, the plant output passes through a bandpass filter at the oscillation frequency to get a clean sinusoidal signal. The phase difference between the input and output signals and the output/input amplitude ratio are then obtained and used to calculate of the system parameters. 1. A parameter identification system , comprising:a memory; and a control signal generator configured to generate a control signal directed to a controlled system;', 'an output monitoring component configured to monitor an output signal of the controlled system, the output signal representing a variable of the controlled system controlled by the control signal;', 'a relay control and measurement component configured to output the control signal in accordance with rate-limited relay-based control of the controlled system, wherein the rate-limited relay-based control causes the control signal to oscillate at a first phase;', 'a sinusoidal control and measurement component configured to, in response to a determination that the output signal is in oscillation during the rate-limited relay-based control, stop the rate-limited relay-based control and initiate open-loop sinusoidal signal injection control of the controlled system, whereby the control signal is a sinusoidal signal having a second phase that is substantially aligned with the first phase; and', 'a system parameter determination component configured to ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LINKING FIXTURE ALIGNMENT MODIFICATIONS WITH A WORKPIECE

The present disclosure is directed toward a dimensional automated linkage system for correlating a fixture with a workpiece. The system includes a fixture module repository, a barcode stamp, and a fixture-workpiece data controller. The fixture module repository stores a fixture record for a registered fixture module, where the fixture record includes a workpiece entry portion to link a fixture of the registered fixture module with a subject workpiece. The workpiece entry portion includes a fixture modification field to identify modifications made to the fixture for mounting the subject workpiece on the fixture. The barcode stamp is configured to include data to identify the fixture record for the registered fixture module. The fixture-workpiece data controller is communicably coupled to an external computing device and operable to populate the workpiece entry portion of the fixture record based on information acquired from the external computing device. 1. A dimensional automated linkage system for correlating a fixture with a workpiece , the system comprising:a fixture module repository configured to store a fixture record for a registered fixture module, wherein the fixture record includes a fixture portion to identify a fixture of the fixture module and a workpiece entry portion to link the registered fixture module with a subject workpiece, the workpiece entry portion includes a fixture modification field to identify modifications made to the fixture for mounting the subject workpiece on the fixture;a barcode stamp located at the registered fixture module, wherein the barcode stamp is scanable by a device and is configured to include data to identify the fixture record for the registered fixture module; anda fixture-workpiece data controller communicably coupled to an external computing device and operable to populate the workpiece entry portion of the fixture record based on information acquired from the external computing device.2. The dimensional automated ...

Straightness management system and control method thereof for mounting pin

A mounting pin straightness management system is provided. The system includes a sensor unit that is configured to measure 3-dimensional coordinates (a(T a , L a , H a ), b(T b , L b . H b )) for a first and a second center point (a, b) of two approximate circles formed from intersections of an exterior surface of the at least one mounting pin and two parallel planes (P A and P B ) perpendicular to a target length direction of the at least one mounting pin and spaced apart at a predetermined distance (H) from each other. A controller is configured to calculate a straightness index (S.I.) related to a maximum distance (L max ) between the first and the second center point under a straightness management tolerance (r) and an actual distance (L actual ) between the first and the second center point by receiving the 3-dimensional coordinates of the first and the second center point from the sensor unit.

Control system of machine tool

A numerical control system of a machine tool includes an analysis device. The analysis device includes acquisition portions which acquire chronological speed control data when the work is machined and which acquire spatial machined surface measurement data after the machining of the work, a data-associating processing portion which associates the speed control data and the machined surface measurement data with each other, a machined surface failure detection portion which detects failures on the machined surface of the work, an identification portion which identifies the speed control data of failure locations corresponding to the machined surface measurement data of the failure locations, a failure interval detection portion which detects the interval of the failures and a calculation portion which calculates the frequency of vibrations based on a machining speed based on the speed control data of the failure locations and the interval of the failures.

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CONTROL DEVICE, COMPUTER-READABLE NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM, AND OPERATION METHOD OF ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Provided is an electronic apparatus including an in-vehicle determiner, and a notification determiner. An in-vehicle determiner executes in-vehicle determination in which whether a first user being a user of the electronic apparatus is present in a vehicle. A notification determiner executes a determination process in which whether the electronic apparatus notifies outside the electronic apparatus based on a result of the in-vehicle determination. 1. An electronic apparatus , comprising:at least one processor configured to execute in-vehicle determination in which whether a first user being a user of the electronic apparatus is present in a vehicle and configured to execute a determination process in which whether the electronic apparatus notifies outside the electronic apparatus based on a result of the in-vehicle determination.2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga communication unit configured to communicate with a communication device mounted on the vehicle, whereinthe at least one processor is configured to determine whether the first user is present in the vehicle based on whether the communication unit receives predetermined information transmitted from the communication device.3. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one processor is configured to determine whether the first user is present in the vehicle based on movement of an other electronic apparatus that is different from the electronic apparatus and determines that a second user being a user of the other electronic apparatus is present in the vehicle and movement of the electronic apparatus.4. The electronic apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe at least one processor is configured to determine whether the first user is present in the vehicle based on at least one of a movement stop timing and a moment start timing of the other electronic apparatus and the electronic apparatus.5. The electronic apparatus according to claim 3 , ...

APPARATUS AND PROCEDURE FOR HOMING AND SUBSEQUENT POSITIONING OF AXES OF A NUMERICAL CONTROL MACHINE

Apparatus for the homing and subsequent positioning of the axes of a numerical control machine. The apparatus includes motion actuators operatively connected to a motor for moving a machine worktable of the apparatus, a control unit, an input/output unit operatively connected to the control unit for the definition of at least one working axis, at least one switching sensor, either of inductive or capacitive type, and at least one switching bar for the definition of at least one switching point identified on the at least one worktable using the at least one switching sensor. The switching sensors and switching points are fixed or mobile, and the at least one switching bar includes a detection area for the at least one switching sensor, the area being shared into a first detection section, a second detection section, and a plurality of protection and fastening areas. The apparatus also includes a sensor housing for the insertion, protection and sliding of one or more switching sensors. 1. An apparatus for homing and subsequent positioning of axes of a numerical control machine , comprising:motion actuators operatively connected to at least one motor for moving a machine worktable of the apparatus;a control unit;an input/output unit operatively connected to the control unit for the definition of at least one working axis;at least one switching sensor, either of inductive or capacitive type;at least one switching bar defining at least one switching point on the machine worktable using the at least one switching sensor, the at least one switching sensor and the at least one switching point being fixed or mobile, the at least one switching bar comprising a detection area for the at least one switching sensor, the detection area being shared into a first detection section, a second detection section, and a plurality of protection and fastening areas;a sensor housing for the insertion, protection and sliding of the at least one switching sensor;wherein the at least one ...

Inspection program editing environment with simulation status and control continually responsive to selection operations

A system is provided for programming workpiece feature inspection operations for a coordinate measuring machine. The system includes a computer-aided design (CAD) file processing portion and a user interface including a workpiece inspection program simulation portion, an editing user interface portion, and a simulation status and control portion. The simulation status and control portion is configured to respond to selection of workpiece features or inspection operation representations (e.g., as selected in the workpiece inspection program simulation portion or editing user interface portion). The simulation status and control portion response to the selection includes altering a simulation status portion (e.g., altering a numerical time representation or a position of a current time indicator) to characterize a state of progress through a current workpiece feature inspection plan corresponding to the portion of the current workpiece feature inspection plan directed to the selected workpiece feature or inspection operation representation.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, DETERMINATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A mobile phone includes an acceleration sensor for detecting acceleration, a magnetic sensor for detecting magnetism, and a controller for determining a type of moving state based on the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor and the magnetism detected by the magnetic sensor. 1. An electronic device comprising:an acceleration sensor configured to detect acceleration;a magnetic sensor configured to detect magnetism; anda controller configured to determine a type of moving state based on the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor and the magnetism detected by the magnetic sensor.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller determines that the type of the moving state is a moving state by train when it determines that a change in the magnetism detected by the magnetic sensor is a change within a predetermined condition as well as that a pattern of an acceleration signal detected by the acceleration sensor is a predetermined pattern.3. The electronic device according to claim 2 , whereinthe change within the predetermined condition is a state in which a first change in a magnetic flux density within n second/seconds is occurred and, thereafter, a second change in the magnetic flux density is maintained for m second/seconds.4. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising a microphone claim 1 , wherein claim 1 ,the controller determines the type of the moving state further based on sound data collected by the microphone.5. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a communication unit configured to perform communication with an external device, wherein,the controller determines that the type of the moving state is a moving state by train further based on a result of detection as to whether the communication unit performs communication with the external device.6. The electronic device according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller is configured to set a predetermined task in association ...

ULTRA-LIGHT AND ULTRA-ACCURATE PORTABLE COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINE

A portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM) includes an articulated arm including rotary joints. At least one of the rotary joints includes bearings; a shaft that engages an inner diameter of the bearings, the shaft configured to rotate about an axis of rotation of the bearings; a housing having at least one port that engages an outer diameter of at least one of the bearings; and at least one transducer configured to output an angle signal corresponding to an angle of rotation of the shaft relative to the housing about the axis of rotation. Structural portions of the CMM are fabricated from steel, stainless steel, or alloys lighter in weight than steel but having a thermal expansion coefficient matching that of steel. 1. A portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM) comprising:a manually-positionable articulated arm having first and second ends, the articulated arm including a plurality of arm segments and a plurality of rotary joints, the first end including a connector configured to connect to a measurement probe and the second end including a base; first and second bearings;', 'a shaft that engages an inner race of the first bearing and an inner race of the second bearing, the shaft configured to rotate about an axis of rotation of the first bearing and the second bearing;', 'a housing having at least one port that engages at least one of an outer race of the first bearing and an outer race of the second bearing; and', 'at least one transducer configured to output an angle signal corresponding to an angle of rotation of the shaft relative to the housing about the axis of rotation,, 'wherein at least one of the rotary joints of the plurality of rotary joints includeswherein a first joint, from the plurality of joints, is attached to a second joint, from the plurality of joints, by a structure that is in contact with the inner or outer race of a bearing of the first joint or the inner or outer race of a bearing of the second joint, the structure fabricated ...

ULTRA-LIGHT AND ULTRA-ACCURATE PORTABLE COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINE

A portable coordinate measurement machine includes a manually-positionable articulated arm having first and second ends. The articulated arm includes a plurality of arm segments and a plurality of rotary joints, the first end including a handle mechanically but not electrically operably coupled to the first end, the handle rotatably coupled to the first end to rotate about an axis, the handle including a wireless transmitter and at least one switch operably connected to the wireless transmitter and configured to, when pressed, cause the wireless transmitter to transmit a wireless signal that triggers capture of an angle signal corresponding to an angle of rotation about the axis. 1. A portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM) comprising:a manually-positionable articulated arm having first and second ends, the articulated arm including a plurality of arm segments and a plurality of rotary joints, the first end including a measurement probe and the second end including a base; first and second bearings;', 'a shaft that engages an inner diameter of the first bearing and an inner diameter of the second bearing, the shaft configured to rotate about an axis of rotation of the first bearing and the second bearing;', 'a housing having at least one port that engages at least one of an outer diameter of the first bearing and an outer diameter of the second bearing; and', 'at least one transducer configured to output an angle signal corresponding to an angle of rotation of the shaft relative to the housing about the axis of rotation, wherein, 'wherein at least one of the rotary joints includes a wireless transmitter; and', 'at least one switch operably connected to the wireless transmitter and configured to, when pressed, cause the wireless transmitter to transmit a wireless signal that corresponds to the CMM taking a measurement., 'the measurement probe includes a handle mechanically but not electrically operably coupled to the first end, the handle rotatably coupled to ...

ULTRA-LIGHT AND ULTRA-ACCURATE PORTABLE COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINE

A portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM) includes a manually-positionable articulated arm having first and second ends, the articulated arm including a plurality of arm segments and a plurality of rotary joints. At least one of the rotary joints from the plurality of rotary joints includes first and second bearings, a shaft configured to rotate about an axis of rotation of the first bearing and the second bearing, at least one transducer configured to output an angle signal corresponding to an angle of rotation of the shaft about the axis of rotation, and a serial communication circuit configured to communicate the angle signal, the serial communication circuit configured without a dedicated capture wire, without a dedicated trigger wire, or without either. 1. A portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM) comprising:a manually-positionable articulated arm having first and second ends, the articulated arm including a plurality of arm segments and a plurality of rotary joints, the first end including a connector configured to connect to a measurement probe and the second end including a base; first and second bearings;', 'a shaft that engages an inner diameter of the first bearing and an inner diameter of the second bearing, the shaft configured to rotate about an axis of rotation of the first bearing and the second bearing;', 'a housing having at least one port that engages at least one of an outer diameter of the first bearing and an outer diameter of the second bearing; and', 'at least one transducer configured to output an angle signal corresponding to an angle of rotation of the shaft relative to the housing about the axis of rotation, and, 'wherein at least one of the rotary joints from the plurality of rotary joints includesan electrical circuit including a serial communication circuit configured without a dedicated capture wire or a dedicated trigger wire to receive the angle signal and other signals from other transducers in the CMM.2. The CMM of ...

Alignment system for imaging sensors in multiple orientations

An alignment system for an imaging sensor of a coordinate measuring machine incorporates a reference surface associated with a stage of the measuring machine but instead of imaging the reference surface as a location marker, the reference surface is incorporated into a combined imaging system together with the imaging sensor for imaging a feature associated with the imaging sensor. The imaged feature can be an internal part of the imaging sensor, such as an internal aperture, or an external feature in a fixed relationship with the imaging sensor, such as a lens hood.

Frequency characteristic measurement device, controller and frequency characteristic measurement method

A frequency characteristic measurement device that measures the frequency characteristic of a measurement target includes: a multi-sine signal generation unit that generates a multi-sine signal; a sweep sinusoidal wave generation unit that generates a plurality of sweep sinusoidal waves; an input signal switching unit that selects any one of the multi-sine signal and the sweep sinusoidal waves so as to input the selected one to the measurement target; a data acquisition unit that acquires, at a predetermined sampling frequency, sampling data of an input signal which is input to the measurement target and sampling data of an output signal which is output from the measurement target; and a characteristic calculation unit that calculates a frequency characteristic including the gain and the phase of the input and output signals in the measurement target from the sampling data of the input and output acquired.

High speed metrology with numerically controlled machines

Systems, apparatuses and methods are described for integrating an electronic metrology sensor with precision production equipment such as computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines. For example, a laser distance measuring sensor is used. Measurements are taken at a relatively high sample rate and converted into a format compatible with other data generated or accepted by the CNC machine. Measurements from the sensor are synchronized with the position of the arm of the machine such as through the use of offsets. Processing yields a detailed and highly accurate three-dimensional map of a workpiece in the machine. Applicable metrology instruments include other near continuously reading non-destructive characterization instruments such as contact and non-contact dimensional, eddy current, ultra-sound, and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) sensors.

COORDINATE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM WITH AUXILIARY AXIS

According to some aspects of the invention, auxiliary axis measurement systems for determining three-dimensional coordinates of an object are provided as shown and described herein. According to some aspects of the invention, methods for operating auxiliary axis measurement systems for determining three-dimensional coordinates of an object are provided as shown and described herein. 1. An auxiliary axis measurement system for determining three-dimensional coordinates of an object , the system comprising:a primary axes assembly having one or more primary axes, wherein each axis of the one or more primary axes includes an encoder configured to measure movement relative to a respective axis;an auxiliary axis assembly having one or more auxiliary axes, wherein each axis of the one or more auxiliary axes includes an encoder configured to measure movement relative to a respective axis; anda control unit operably connected to the encoders of the primary axes assembly and the encoders of the auxiliary axis assembly and configured to receive data therefrom, wherein the control unit processes the data from both the primary axes assembly and the auxiliary axis assembly in real-time to determine the three-dimensional coordinates of the object.2. The auxiliary axis measurement system of claim 1 , wherein the primary axes assembly is an articulated arm coordinate measuring machine.3. The auxiliary axis measurement system of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary axis assembly is a turntable assembly.4. The auxiliary axis measurement system of claim 3 , wherein the turntable assembly includes a removable platform and a releasable connector assembly.5. The auxiliary axis measurement system of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is a component of the primary axes assembly.6. The auxiliary axis measurement system of claim 1 , wherein the primary axes assembly comprises two or more measuring devices claim 1 , wherein each measuring device includes one or more respective axes.7. The auxiliary ...

ROBOT

A robot includes a plurality of joints including a first joint and a second joint that rotates in a direction different from a rotation direction of the first joint, a plurality of arm members including a first arm member provided to be rotatable with respect to a base via the first joint, and a first angular velocity sensor provided in the first arm member or the first joint. A first inertial sensor is provided in the first arm member (or a portion that rotates together with the first arm member in the first joint). The plurality of joints are controlled on the basis of an output of the first inertial sensor. 1. A robot controller comprising:a control unit configured to control the movement of an arm including a first joint and a second joint that has a rotation axis in a direction different from a direction of a rotation axis of the first joint, and to perform feedback-control based on an output of a first angular velocity sensor provided to the arm; whereinwhen the first joint is turned 90° at an angular acceleration of 2200° per second squared, a time until oscillation of a distal end of the arm changes from −0.05 millimeters to +0.05 millimeters is equal to or shorter than one second.2. The robot controller according to claim 1 , whereinthe arm includes a plurality of arm members including a first arm member,the first angular velocity sensor is provided to the first arm member,a second angular velocity sensor is provided to an arm member different from the first arm member among the plurality of arm members, andthe control unit configured to perform feedback-control based on an output of a second angular velocity sensor provided to the arm.3. The robot controller according to claim 1 , whereinthe arm includes a plurality of arm members including a first arm member provided to a base, andthe first angular velocity sensor is provided to the first arm member.4. The robot controller according to claim 2 , whereinthe arm includes a plurality of arm members including ...

ROTARY TABLE AND ROUNDNESS MEASURING APPARATUS

A rotary disk rotatable around a vertical rotation axis; a bearing supporting the rotary disk so as to be freely rotatable; a slide disk slidable on a top surface of the rotary disk; a position adjustment bracket that displaces the slide disk along the top surface of the rotary disk; a placement disk that is supported by the slide disk; a plurality of air nozzles that are arranged on a top surface of the stator in an annular shape centered on the rotation axis, and form a static pressure air film between the top surface of the stator and a bottom surface of the rotary disk; an aerostatic pocket formed between the top surface of the rotary disk and a bottom surface of the slide disk; and a communication aperture is formed on the rotary disk and introduces pressure of the static pressure air film into the aerostatic pocket. 1. A rotary table comprising:a rotary disk that is rotatable around a vertical rotation axis;a bearing that supports the rotary disk such that the rotary disk is freely rotatable;a slide disk that is slidable on a top surface of the rotary disk;a position adjustment bracket that displaces the slide disk along the top surface of the rotary disk;a placement disk supported by the slide disk;a plurality of air nozzles arranged on a top surface of the bearing in an annular configuration concentric with the rotation axis, and forming a static pressure air film between the top surface of the bearing and a bottom surface of the rotary disk;an aerostatic pocket positioned between the top surface of the rotary disk and a bottom surface of the slide disk; anda communication aperture formed in the rotary disk, the communication aperture configured to introduce pressure of the static pressure air film into the aerostatic pocket.2. The rotary table according to claim 1 , wherein the communication aperture comprises a plurality of communication apertures arranged in an annular configuration having a diameter corresponding to a diameter of the annular ...

MOTOR DRIVING APPARATUS

A motor driving apparatus includes an amplifier receiving, from a detector, a sine wave shaped signal detected in response to rotation of a motor, and amplifying the signal with a set amplification factor, an A/D converter for performing digital conversion by sampling the signal amplified by the amplifier at a sampling timing in a predetermined cycle, an amplification factor setting part for changing setting of the amplification factor of the amplifier, and an amplification factor set timing command part for issuing a command with respect to a timing for changing the setting of the amplification factor by the amplification factor setting part. The amplification factor set timing command part issues the command with respect to the timing so that a waveform stabilizing period until distortion in a waveform of the signal occurring when the amplification factor setting part changes the setting is stabilized does not overlap with the sampling timing. 1. A motor driving apparatus for driving a motor , the motor driving apparatus comprising:an amplifier circuit for receiving a signal from a detector and amplifying the signal with a set amplification factor, the detector outputting the signal in a sine wave shape in response to rotation of the motor;an A/D converting part for performing digital conversion by sampling the signal amplified by the amplifier circuit at a sampling timing in a predetermined cycle;an amplification factor setting part for changing setting of the amplification factor of the amplifier circuit; andan amplification factor set timing command part for issuing a command with respect to an amplification factor set timing for changing the setting of the amplification factor by the amplification factor setting part, whereinthe amplification factor set timing command part issues the command with respect to the amplification factor set timing so that a waveform stabilizing period until distortion in a waveform of the signal occurring when the amplification ...

MOTOR DRIVING APPARATUS

To provide a motor driving apparatus capable of obtaining high detection resolution irrespective of whether a frequency of a signal from a detector is high or low. A motor driving apparatus for driving a motor includes an amplifier circuit for receiving a signal from a detector for outputting information including a position and a speed of the motor as the signal, and amplifying the received signal with a set amplification factor, a frequency detecting part for detecting a frequency of the signal, and an amplification factor setting part for changing setting of the amplification factor of the amplifier circuit according to the frequency detected by the frequency detecting part. 1. A. motor driving apparatus for driving a motor , the motor driving apparatus comprising:an amplifier circuit for receiving a signal from a detector and amplifying the signal with a set amplification factor, the detector outputting information including a position and a speed of the motor as the signal;a frequency detecting part for detecting a frequency of the signal; andan amplification factor setting part for changing setting of the amplification factor of the amplifier circuit according to the frequency detected by the frequency detecting part.2. The motor driving apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe signal is a signal corresponding to a sine wave.3. The motor driving apparatus according to claim 1 , the motor driving apparatus further comprisinga frequency measuring circuit for receiving the signal from the detector to measure the frequency, whereinthe frequency detecting part directly detects the frequency by using a measurement result done by the frequency measuring circuit.4. The motor driving apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe frequency detecting part uses a number of the signals each corresponding to the sine wave output by the detector per rotation of the motor and a motor rotational speed command value from a numerical control unit to the motor driving apparatus ...

ENCODER

It is an object of the present invention to provide an encoder that is easier to use.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALCULATION OF ANGULAR VELOCITY USING ACCELERATION SENSOR AND GEOMAGNETIC SENSOR

A processor-implemented method based on an acceleration sensor and a geomagnetic sensor for determining an angular velocity of an object includes: deriving a state variable and a variance of the state variable based on an error quaternion and converting a quaternion-based rotation matrix into an error quaternion-based rotation matrix; calculating an observation matrix and an output matrix of the Kalman filter based on the error quaternion-based rotation matrix; calculating a gain of the Kalman filter based on the transferred variance of the state variable and the observation matrix of the Kalman filter after transferring the state variable and the variance of the state variable through a discretized transfer matrix; calculating a quaternion-based on a calibrated state variable and an estimated quaternion after calibrating the state variable and the variance of the state variable through the gain of the Kalman filter; and calculating angular velocity based on the quaternion. 1. A processor-implemented method based on an acceleration sensor and a geomagnetic sensor for determining an angular velocity of an object , comprising:deriving a state variable and a variance of the state variable based on an error quaternion and converting a quaternion-based rotation matrix into an error quaternion-based rotation matrix;calculating an observation matrix and an output matrix of a Kalman filter after redefining an output of the acceleration sensor and an output of the geomagnetic sensor using the error quaternion-based rotation matrix;calculating a gain of the Kalman filter based on the transferred variance of the state variable and the observation matrix of the Kalman filter after transferring the state variable and the variance of the state variable through a discretized transfer matrix;calculating a quaternion based on a calibrated state variable and an estimated quaternion after calibrating the state variable and the variance of the state variable through the gain of the ...

Apparatus That Controls Motion of Independent Movers Along a Path

A system and an apparatus capable of independently driving movers are described herein. The system and apparatus includes: a track that forms a path for movers; a plurality of movers movably mounted on the track for moving along the path; and a plurality of drive elements fixedly arranged along the track. The drive elements each have a surface that is oriented to contact a driven member of the movers. The drive elements are configured to sequentially engage the driven member of a plurality of the movers to provide controlled independent motion of the movers along the track. The drive elements may be driven by rotary motors. A method of independently driving movers is also described herein.

Apparatus That Controls Motion of Proximate Independent Movers Along a Path

A system and an apparatus capable of independently driving movers are described herein. The system and apparatus includes: a track that forms a path for movers; a plurality of movers movably mounted on the track for moving along the path; and a plurality of drive elements fixedly arranged along the track. The drive elements each have a surface that is oriented to contact a driven member of the movers. The drive elements are configured to sequentially engage the driven member of a plurality of the movers to provide controlled independent motion of the movers along the track. The drive elements may be driven by rotary motors. A method of independently driving movers is also described herein. 1. An apparatus that controls the motion of independent movers located in different lanes along a path , said apparatus comprising:a track that forms a path for movers;a first lane and a second lane that are parallel to said path;a first mover movably mounted on the track for moving along said path, said first mover comprising a first driven member that is oriented to travel in the first lane and to be contacted by at least one drive element at any position along the path;a second mover movably mounted on the track for moving along said path, said second mover comprises a second driven member that is oriented to travel in the second lane and to be contacted by at least one drive element at any position along the path;a first plurality of drive elements arranged along the first lane of the track, said drive elements each comprising a surface that is oriented to contact the first driven member of said first mover, wherein said drive elements are configured to sequentially engage the first driven member of said movers to provide controlled motion of said first mover independently around said track, wherein the drive elements are each driven by a rotary motor;a second plurality of drive elements fixedly arranged along the second lane of the track, said drive elements each comprising a ...

Position measuring device and method for operating a position measuring device

A position measuring device includes a scale carrier with a measuring scale. A scanner is configured to generate position signals by scanning the measuring scale. A processor is configured to process the position signals into a digital position value. An interface is configured to communicate with downstream electronics. At least one collision sensor is assigned to the position measuring device, and is configured to generate analog or digital measured values from a time characteristic of which collision events are determinable. The measured values are fed to an evaluator configured to determine the collision events by evaluating the time characteristic of the measured values in a controller.

Solar Timer Circuit

A timing circuit is provided comprising a light sensing component operable to generate a raw solar signal, a solar signal regulator comprising a voltage regulator and a low-pass filter, the solar signal regulator coupled to the raw solar signal and generating a regulated solar signal, a comparator coupled to the regulated solar signal and a reference value, the comparator configured to assert a solar output signal when the regulated solar signal exceeds the reference value, and a timing circuit coupled to the solar output signal and configured to assert a timer output signal a preset delay duration after the solar output signal is asserted, and to maintain the timer output signal for a preset output duration. 1. A timing circuit comprising:a light sensing component operable to generate a raw solar signal,a solar signal regulator comprising a voltage regulator and a low-pass filter, the solar signal regulator coupled to the raw solar signal and generating a regulated solar signal,a comparator coupled to the regulated solar signal and a reference value, the comparator configured to assert a solar output signal when the regulated solar signal exceeds the reference value, assert a timer output signal a preset delay duration after the solar output signal is asserted, and', 'to maintain the timer output signal for a preset output duration, and, 'a timing circuit coupled to the solar output signal and configured toa battery charging voltage regulator coupled between the raw solar signal and a battery connection terminal operable to supply a battery charging current.2. The timing circuit of further comprising an electrical isolation interface coupling the timer output signal with a power supply to drive a motor control output operable to drive a motor for throwing feed wherein the electrical isolation interface protects the timing circuit from induced power spikes produced by the motor.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The timing circuit of further comprising: an inverting input ...

Systems, Devices, Components, and Methods for a Compact Robotic Gripper with Palm-Mounted Sensing, Grasping, and Computing Devices and Components

Disclosed are various embodiments of a three-dimensional perception and object manipulation robot gripper configured for connection to and operation in conjunction with a robot arm. In some embodiments, the gripper comprises a palm, a plurality of motors or actuators operably connected to the palm, a mechanical manipulation system operably connected to the palm, a plurality of fingers operably connected to the motors or actuators and configured to manipulate one or more objects located within a workspace or target volume that can be accessed by the fingers. A depth camera system is also operably connected to the palm. One or more computing devices are operably connected to the depth camera and are configured and programmed to process images provided by the depth camera system to determine the location and orientation of the one or more objects within a workspace, and in accordance therewith, provide as outputs therefrom control signals or instructions configured to be employed by the motors or actuators to control movement and operation of the plurality of fingers so as to permit the fingers to manipulate the one or more objects located within the workspace or target volume. The gripper can also be configured to vary controllably at least one of a force, a torque, a stiffness, and a compliance applied by one or more of the plurality of fingers to the one or more objects.

Method for checking a time-discrete signal value of a sensor for freedom from errors

The invention relates to a method for checking a time-discrete signal value of a sensor for freedom from errors, wherein the signal value of the sensor is converted into a first measured value and a second measured value by two different evaluating devices of an electronic system, wherein the first and second measured values are transmitted to a control system by the electronic system, and the control system calculates a first control signal from the first measured value and, in parallel thereto, a second control signal from the second measured value, wherein the control system comprises a comparator which compares the first control signal and second control signal to verify the identity thereof.

Method for coordinates measurement on workpieces

When measuring workpieces on coordinate measuring machines having a probe of the switching type, the temporal variation in the contact signal is stored in a time interval surrounding the scanning instant. After comparison or correlation with a master signal, likewise stored, the exact scanning instant is calculated, or the exact scanning coordinates are then subsequently calculated. <IMAGE>

Linear servoactuator with integrated transformer position sensor

A linear servoactuator including an integrated split-secondary differential transformer position sensor and a fluid driven linear actuator controlled by solenoid poppet valves. Signals from the position sensor transformer are digitized and linearized by a control microcomputer by using digitized transformer signals as addresses for a programmable read only memory. The linearized output is compared to a command position to determine an error value. When the error reaches a predetermined magnitude, indicating that the actuator is approaching the command position, solenoid poppet valves are actuated by a pulse-width modulated signal from the microcomputer to progressively decrease the fluid flow to the actuator for deceleration.

Sensor fusion for line tracking

A method for determining a position of an object moving along a conveyor belt. The method includes measuring the position of the conveyor belt while the conveyor belt is moving using a motor encoder and providing a measured position signal of the position of the object based on the measured position of the conveyor belt. The method also includes determining that the conveyor belt has stopped, providing a CAD model of the object and generating a point cloud representation of the object using a 3D vision system. The method then matches the model and the point cloud to determine the position of the object, provides a model position signal of the position of the object based on the matched model and point cloud, and uses the model position signal to correct an error in the measured position signal that occurs as a result of the conveyor belt being stopped.

温度补偿系统及方法

一种温度补偿系统，包括：第一计算模块，计算标准工件的长度偏差值和光栅尺的刻度偏差值；第二计算模块，用于计算所述标准工件和光栅尺分别对应的每个坐标轴的补偿系数；第三计算模块，用于计算标准工件和光栅尺分别对应的每个坐标轴总补偿系数值；第四计算模块，用于利用待测工件的温度值和光栅尺的温度值、环境温度值、标准工件对应的每个坐标轴的总补偿系数值、及光栅尺对应的每个坐标轴的总补偿系数值，计算待测工件对应的各个坐标轴的总误差；补偿模块，用于计算标准工件在各个坐标轴的实际坐标值。另外本发明还提供一种温度补偿方法，利用本发明，可以补偿待测工件因为温度引起的误差。

Time division type dc motor controlling system

Position control apparatus and method by servo motor

The method for the position control of the servo motor controls the position with a linear equation expressing the exponential acceteration/deceteration of the motor speed without using the complex non-linear equation calculated at each sampling time. The calculation is performed at receiving each interrupt signal in the microprocesser. The interrupt signal is provided from the timer.

Wire-bonding method of semiconductor device

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Machine tool probe

SEAM TRACKING SENSOR

Method for evaluating mounting stability of articulated arm coordinate measurement machine using inclinometers

A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine can include a base, a manually positionable articulated arm portion having opposed first and second ends, the arm portion including a plurality of connected arm segments, an electronic circuit that receives the position signals from the transducers, a first inclinometer coupled to the base, wherein the inclinometer is configured to produce a first electrical signal responsive to an angle of tilt of the base and an electrical system configured to record a first reading of the first inclinometer and a second reading of the first inclinometer, wherein the first reading is in response to at least one of a first force applied to the base and a third force applied to the mounting structure, wherein the second reading is in response to at least one of a second force applied to the base and a fourth force applied to the mounting structure.

Coordinate measurement machine with distance meter and camera to determine dimensions within camera images

An articulated arm coordinate measurement machine (AACMM) that includes a noncontact 3D measurement device, position transducers, a camera, and a processor operable to project a spot of light to an object point, to measure first 3D coordinates of the object point based on readings of the noncontact 3D measurement device and the position transducers, to capture the spot of light with the camera in a camera image, and to attribute the first 3D coordinates to the spot of light in the camera image.

Articulated arm coordinate measurement machine having a 2D camera and method of obtaining 3D representations

A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine includes a noncontact 3D measuring device that has a projector configured to emit a first pattern of light onto an object, a scanner camera arranged to receive the first pattern of light reflected from the surface of the object, an edge-detecting camera arranged to receive light reflected from an edge feature of the object, and a processor configured to determine first 3D coordinates of an edge point of the edge feature based on electrical signals received from the scanner camera and the edge-detecting camera.

Articulated arm coordinate measurement machine having a 2D camera and method of obtaining 3D representations

A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine includes a noncontact 3D measuring device that has a projector that is manually movable by an operator from a first position to a second position. The projector is configured to emit a first pattern of light onto an object. The noncontact 3D measuring device further includes a scanner camera and an edge-detecting camera. The scanner camera is arranged to receive the first pattern of light reflected from the surface of the object. The edge-detecting camera arranged to receive light reflected from an edge feature of the object. The articulated arm coordinate measurement machine includes a processor configured to determine first 3D coordinates of an edge point of the edge feature based on electrical signals received from the scanner camera and the edge-detecting camera.

Articulated arm coordinate measurement machine that uses a 2D camera to determine 3D coordinates of smoothly continuous edge features

A measurement device having a camera captures images of an object at three or more different poses. A processor determines 3D coordinates of an edge point of the object based at least in part on the captured 2D images and pose data provided by the measurement device.

Coordinate measuring system

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Koordinatenmesssystem (100), mit einem Scanmodul (10), das einen Laserlinienscanner (12) und eine Projektionseinheit aufweist. Der Laserlinienscanner (12) projiziert eine Laserlinie (16) auf eine Oberfläche eines Werkstücks und erzeugt aus einer Reflexion der Laserlinie (16) Scandaten. Die Projektionseinheit (14) und/oder der Laserlinienscanner (12) projizieren drei optische Marker (22, 26, 30) auf die Oberfläche des Werkstücks, wobei zumindest einer der drei Marker (22, 26, 30) auf der Laserlinie (16) angeordnet ist und zumindest einer der drei Marker (22, 26, 30) von der Laserlinie (16) beabstandet ist. Das Koordinatenmesssystem (100) weist ferner einen optischen Sensor (34) auf, der Bilddaten der drei optischen Marker (22, 26, 30) erfasst. Eine des Weiteren zu dem Koordinatenmesssystem (100) gehörende Auswerteeinheit (18) ermittelt anhand der Bilddaten des optischen Sensors (34) sowie anhand der Scandaten des Laserlinienscanners (12) eine Position und Lage des Koordinatensystems (20) des Laserlinienscanners (12) in dem Koordinatensystem (36) des optischen Sensors (34).

Articulated arm coordinate measurement machine having a 2D camera and method of obtaining 3D representations

A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine includes a noncontact 3D measuring device that has a projector configured to emit a first pattern of light onto an object, a scanner camera arranged to receive the first pattern of light reflected from the surface of the object, an edge-detecting camera arranged to receive light reflected from an edge feature of the object, and a processor configured to determine first 3D coordinates of an edge point of the edge feature based on electrical signals received from the scanner camera and the edge-detecting camera.

Coordinate measuring system

Koordinatenmesssystem (100) das aufweist:- ein Scanmodul (10) mit einem Laserlinienscanner (12) und einer Projektionseinheit (14), wobei das Scanmodul (10) ein erstes bezüglich des Scanmoduls (10) körperfestes Koordinatensystem (20) definiert, wobei der Laserlinienscanner (12) dazu eingerichtet ist, eine Laserlinie (16) auf eine Oberfläche eines Werkstücks zu projizieren und aus einer Reflexion der Laserlinie (16) Scandaten zu erzeugen, wobei die Projektionseinheit (14) dazu eingerichtet ist, einen ersten optischen Marker (22), der beabstandet von der Laserlinie (16) ist, auf die Oberfläche des Werkstücks zu projizieren, wobei der erste optische Marker (22) entlang einer ersten, in dem ersten Koordinatensystem (20) bekannten Richtung (24) angeordnet ist, wobei die Projektionseinheit (14) oder der Laserlinienscanner (12) dazu eingerichtet ist, einen zweiten optischen Marker (26) auf die Laserlinie (16) zu projizieren, wobei der zweite optische Marker (26) entlang einer zweiten, in dem ersten Koordinatensystem (20) bekannten Richtung (28) angeordnet ist, und wobei die Projektionseinheit (14) oder der Laserlinienscanner (12) ferner dazu eingerichtet ist, einen dritten optischen Marker (30) auf die Oberfläche des Werkstücks zu projizieren, wobei der dritte optische Marker (30) entlang einer dritten, in dem ersten Koordinatensystem (20) bekannten Richtung (32) angeordnet ist;- einen optischen Sensor (34), der ein zweites bezüglich des optischen Sensors körperfestes Koordinatensystem (36) definiert und dazu eingerichtet ist, Bilddaten des ersten optischen Markers (22), des zweiten optischen Markers (26) sowie des dritten optischen Markers (30) zu erfassen; und- eine Auswerteeinheit (18), die dazu eingerichtet ist, eine erste Position des ersten optischen Markers (22), eine zweite Position des zweiten optischen Markers (26) sowie eine dritte Position des dritten optischen Markers (30) in dem zweiten Koordinatensystem (36) anhand der Bilddaten zu ermitteln, eine vierte ...

Coordinate measuring system

A coordinate measuring system includes a scanning module having a laser line scanner and a projection device. The laser line scanner projects a laser line onto a surface of a workpiece and produces scan data from a reflection of the laser line. The projection device and/or the laser line scanner project three optical markers onto the surface of the workpiece, at least one of the three markers being disposed on the laser line and at least one of the three markers being at a distance from the laser line. The coordinate measuring system includes an optical sensor capturing image data of the three optical markers and an evaluation device determining a position and an orientation of the coordinate system of the laser line scanner in the coordinate system of the optical sensor based on the image data of the optical sensor and the scan data of the laser line scanner.

Portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine with multiple communication channels

一种具有多个通信信道的便携式关节臂坐标测量机（AACMM），包括：可手动定位的关节臂部件，具有相对的第一端和第二端，所述关节臂部件包括多个连接的臂分段，每个臂分段包括至少一个用于产生位置信号的位置变换器。所述便携式AACMM还包括附接到所述便携式AACMM的第一端的测量装置以及多个通信通道。所述便携式AACMM还包括电子电路，用于接收来自变换器的位置信号，并提供与测量装置的位置对应的数据。所述便携式AACMM还包括可由电子电路执行的逻辑，用于接收来自用户的经由所述多个通信通道中所选择的一个通信通道进行通信的请求，并将所述便携式ADCMM配置为经由所选择的通信通道进行通信。

Articulated arm coordinate measurement machine that uses a 2D camera to determine 3D coordinates of smoothly continuous edge features

A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine (AACMM) having an integrated camera captures 2D images of an object at three or more different poses. A processor determines 3D coordinates of a smoothly continuous edge point of the object based at least in part on the captured 2D images and pose data provided by the AACMM.

Counter balance for coordinate measurement device

A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement device is provided. The coordinate measurement device includes a base and an articulated arm portion having at least one arm segment. A biasing member is coupled on a first end to the base and on a second end to the articulated arm portion. The first end of the biasing member is movable between a first position and a second position. An adjuster is coupled between the base and the biasing member. The adjuster is coupled to move the first end of the biasing member from the first position to the second position.

Coordinate measurement machines with removable accessories

A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine is provided. The coordinate measuring machine includes a base with an arm portion. A probe end is coupled to an end of the arm portion distal from the base. The probe end has a fastener and a first connector. A device is removably coupled to the probe end by the fastener, the accessory having a second connector arranged to engage the first connector when the fastener couples the device to the probe end.

Portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine having integrated software controls

A method for performing a diagnostic or calibration procedure on a portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine (AACMM). The AACMM includes a manually positionable articulated arm portion having opposed first and second ends, the arm portion including a plurality of connected arm segments, each of the arm segments including at least one position transducer for producing position signals. The AACMM also includes an electronic circuit having a self-contained operating environment that includes a user interface application and a display device in communication with the user interface application. In addition, a measurement device is attached to the first end of the AACMM. The user interface application and display device are configured to facilitate performing and displaying results of a diagnostic or calibration procedure on the AACMM.

Coordinate measurement machines with removable accessories

A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine for measuring the coordinates of an object in space is provided. The AACMM includes a base and an arm portion having an opposed first and second ends. The arm portion including a plurality of connected arm segments that each includes at least one position transducer for producing a position signal. An electronic circuit is provided that receives the position signal from the at least one position transducer and provides data corresponding to a position of the measurement device. A noncontact three-dimensional measuring device is coupled to the first end, the device having an electromagnetic radiation transmitter and is configured to determine a distance to an object based at least in part on the speed of light in air. A processor is configured to determine the three-dimensional coordinates of a point on the object in response to receiving the position signals and the distance to the object.

Coordinate measurement machines with removable accessories

A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine is provided. The coordinate measuring machine includes a base with an arm portion. A probe end is coupled to an end of the arm portion distal from the base. A device configured to emit a coded structured light onto an object to determine the three dimensional coordinates of a point on the object.