CMM with object location logic
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1. A method of measuring an object using a coordinate measuring machine having a measuring device to measure the object, the method comprising:
- projecting temporary indicia relative to the measuring device, the indicia forming a prescribed region; and
positioning the object within the prescribed region of the temporary indicia;
after positioning the object, locating the object using object location logic associated with the coordinate measurement machine; and
in response to locating the object, directing the measuring device of the coordinate measuring machine to measure the object.
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Abstract
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.
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1. A method of measuring an object using a coordinate measuring machine having a measuring device to measure the object, the method comprising:
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projecting temporary indicia relative to the measuring device, the indicia forming a prescribed region; and positioning the object within the prescribed region of the temporary indicia; after positioning the object, locating the object using object location logic associated with the coordinate measurement machine; and in response to locating the object, directing the measuring device of the coordinate measuring machine to measure the object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A coordinate measuring machine, comprising:
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a measuring device for measuring an object; a projector for projecting a temporary indicia onto a portion of the coordinate measuring machine, the temporary indicia forming a prescribed region on a portion of the coordinate measuring machine; and object location logic for locating the object; and a controller for operating the measuring device to measure the object after the object is located by the object location logic. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A coordinate measuring machine for measuring a work-piece, the coordinate measuring machine comprising:
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a measuring sensor configured to measure a work-piece; a projector configured to project a temporary indicia, the temporary indicia forming a prescribed region on a portion of the coordinate measuring machine; and an object location camera having a field of view, the object location camera disposed such that the temporary indicia, and at least a portion of a work-piece positioned within the prescribed region of the temporary indicia, are within the camera'"'"'s field of view; a controller operatively coupled to the object location camera and the measuring sensor, the controller operating the measuring sensor to measure the work-piece after the work-piece is located by the object location camera. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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