Configuration of a machine vision system over a network
First Claim
1. A method for configuring a machine vision system over a network, the machine vision system including a heterogeneous set of vision processors (VPs) and at least one host having a user interface (UI), the method comprising:
- sending VP characteristic information over the network from a VP to a host having a UI; and
using the UI to configure the VP via the network.
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Abstract
A method is disclosed for configuring a machine vision system over a network, wherein the machine vision system includes a heterogeneous set of vision processors (VPs), and at least one host having a user interface (UI). The method includes the steps of sending VP characteristic information over the network from a VP to a host having a UI; and using the UI to configure the VP via the network. Thus, it is no longer necessary to match a UI with the VP it will connect with, which simplifies installation, configuration, and extension of multiple VP vision systems. The invention also enables a single UI to connect to and configure VPs with substantially different I/O support, communications protocols, and vision functionality.
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1. A method for configuring a machine vision system over a network, the machine vision system including a heterogeneous set of vision processors (VPs) and at least one host having a user interface (UI), the method comprising:
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sending VP characteristic information over the network from a VP to a host having a UI; and
using the UI to configure the VP via the network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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