Method and Apparatus for Utilizing Representational Images in Commercial and Other Activities
First Claim
1. A method for processing a workpiece utilizing a representational image, comprising positioning the workpiece at a predetermined position relative to the representational image;
- illuminating the representational image;
transmitting information from the representational image to an operator as a result of the illuminating; and
processing the workpiece by the operator using the transmitted information.
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Abstract
In a method and apparatus for performing commercial and other activities using one or more two- or three-dimensional representational images, superimposing a two- or three-dimensional representational image, containing an image of the workpiece in an advanced state of assembly, with a surface or onto the actual workpiece, and utilizing the superimposed representational image to assist in the assembly of the workpiece. One or more two- or three-dimensional representational images are created, e.g., using standard photography, holography or computer imaging, and are placed in a frame integrated within the assembly line of the manufacturing facility. The workpiece is positioned in relation to location of the representational image, such that the representational image may be superimposed onto the workpiece. An assembly operation is then performed using the superimposed representational image as a template.
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68 Claims
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1. A method for processing a workpiece utilizing a representational image, comprising positioning the workpiece at a predetermined position relative to the representational image;
- illuminating the representational image;
transmitting information from the representational image to an operator as a result of the illuminating; and
processing the workpiece by the operator using the transmitted information. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 16, 18, 66, 67, 68)
- illuminating the representational image;
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23. A product that has been processed using a representational image, comprising:
- a first object;
a second object coupled to the first object, such coupling resulting from positioning the workpiece at a predetermined position relative to the representational image, illuminating the representational image, transmitting information from the representational image to an operator as a result of the illuminating, and processing the workpiece by the operator using the transmitted information. - View Dependent Claims (24)
- a first object;
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28. A method for processing an object utilizing a plurality of representational images, comprising positioning the object at a predetermined position relative to a repository of a plurality of representational images;
- providing a first source of illumination for the repository of the plurality of representational images;
illuminating the repository of the plurality of representational images using the first source of illumination;
presenting a first representational image to an operator;
performing a first modification of the object using the transmitted first representational image;
providing a second source of illumination for the repository of the plurality of representational images;
illuminating the repository of the plurality of representational images using the second source of illumination;
presenting a second representational image to the operator; and
performing a second processing of the object using the transmitted second representational image. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40)
- providing a first source of illumination for the repository of the plurality of representational images;
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43. A method for processing a workpiece utilizing a representational image, comprising positioning the workpiece at a predetermined position relative to the representational image;
- illuminating the representational image;
releasing information from the representational image as a result of the illuminating;
identifying at least one difference between the workpiece and the representational image using the released information; and
modifying the workpiece using the released information, wherein the modifying is accomplished by an operator, a partially automated system or a fully automated system. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45, 47)
- illuminating the representational image;
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