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Laser marking system

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  • US 5,932,119 A
  • Filed: 07/30/1996
  • Issued: 08/03/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/05/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A laser energy microinscribing system, comprising:

  • a pulse laser energy source;

    a workpiece mounting system, allowing optical access to a mounted workpiece;

    an optical system for focusing laser energy from the laser energy source, onto the workpiece;

    means for directing said focused laser energy onto a desired portion of the workpiece, having a control input;

    an imaging system for viewing the workpiece from a plurality of vantage points and obtaining image information from the workpiece;

    an input for receiving marking instructions;

    a processor for controlling said directing means based on said marking instructions and said imaging system, to selectively generate a marking based on said instructions and a predetermined program; and

    a storage system, coupled to said imaging system, for storing said information relating to images of a plurality of workpieces.

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