Methods, systems and computer program products for altering video images to aid an operator of a fastener insertion machine
First Claim
1. A method for establishing at least one operation to be performed on a work piece using a displayed video image of the work piece comprising the steps of:
- a. importing an electronic image of a work piece into a computer system;
b. displaying the image on a video screen;
c. selecting at least one location on the displayed image for at least one operation to be performed on the work piece; and
d. altering the displayed video image at each location where such operation is to be performed.
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods, systems and computer program products for altering video images including superimposing objects onto the images, particularly addressed to identifying fastener insertion locations onto displayed images of a work pieces. The invention is capable of importing an image of a work piece contained in a computer file, displaying the image, and altering the displayed image and/or superimposing objects onto the image to show the location(s), sequence(s) and/or type(s) of fasteners to be inserted onto the displayed work piece according to operator input and instructions. After each insertion is completed, the display is again altered to show the completion. During use, the system is capable of tracking the fastener installations and updating the video display to show the current status of insertions on the work piece.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for establishing at least one operation to be performed on a work piece using a displayed video image of the work piece comprising the steps of:
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a. importing an electronic image of a work piece into a computer system;
b. displaying the image on a video screen;
c. selecting at least one location on the displayed image for at least one operation to be performed on the work piece; and
d. altering the displayed video image at each location where such operation is to be performed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for establishing and monitoring the insertion of at least one fastener onto a work piece using a computer system in communication with a fastener insertion machine and a video monitor comprising the steps of:
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a. importing an electronic image of a work piece into the computer system;
b. displaying the image on the video monitor;
c. identifying at least one location on the displayed image for inserting a fastener onto the work piece;
d. altering the displayed video image at each location where a fastener is to be inserted;
e. where multiple insertions are to be performed, setting up a sequence for performing each such insertion on the work piece;
f. where different fastener types are to be inserted, identifying at least one different location on the displayed image for inserting a fastener of a different type onto the work piece;
g. receiving a signal from the machine indicating completion of an insertion operation; and
h. further altering a location on the displayed image to reflect the performance of the insertion operation at that location.
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13. A method for monitoring the insertion of fasteners into a work piece comprising the steps of:
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a. importing an electronic image of a work piece into a computer system that is in communication with a fastener insertion machine;
b. displaying the image on a video screen;
c. identifying at least one location on the displayed image for inserting a fastener onto the work piece;
d. altering the displayed video image at each location where a fastener is to be inserted;
e. receiving at least one signal from the machine following the insertion of a fastener; and
f. further altering the displayed video image at each location where a fastener is to be inserted in a sequence upon receipt of each such signal. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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15. A method for monitoring at least one operation to be performed on a work piece using a displayed video image of the work piece comprising the steps of:
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a. importing an electronic image of a work piece into a computer system that is in communication with a machine;
b. displaying the image on a video screen;
c. identifying at least one location on the displayed image for at least one operation to be performed on the work piece;
d. altering the displayed video image at each location where such operation is to be performed;
e. receiving at least one signal from the machine following the performance of an operation; and
f. further altering the displayed video image at each location where an operation has been performed in a sequence upon receipt of each such signal. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. A computer program product comprising:
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a computer usable medium;
computer readable instructions embodied on said computer useable medium for use in an image processing environment, the instructions directing a computer to perform the steps of;
a. importing an image of a work piece into said processing environment;
b. displaying the image on a video screen;
c. identifying at least one location on the displayed image for at least one operation to be performed on the work piece; and
d. altering the displayed video image at each location where such operation is to be performed. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A system for establishing at least one location for insertion of a fastener onto a work piece using a displayed video image of the work piece comprising the steps of:
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a. importing an image of a work piece into a computer system;
b. displaying the image on a video screen;
c. identifying at least one location on the displayed image for inserting a fastener onto the work piece; and
d. altering the displayed video image at each location where a fastener is to be inserted.
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