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Method for inspecting, coding and sorting objects

  • US 5,966,457 A
  • Filed: 03/10/1992
  • Issued: 10/12/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/14/1955
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for automatically inspecting, coding and sorting objects comprising:

  • (a) scanning an object a first time with a first scanning device and generating first scanning signals defining a select characteristic of the object;

    (b) computer processing and analyzing the first scanning signals and generating first coded electrical signals defining the select characteristic of the object;

    (c) using the first coded electrical signals to effect the application of a scannable code on the object, which code is indicative of the select characteristic;

    (d) scanning the code applied to the object with a second scanning device and generating second scanning signals defining the select characteristic of the object;

    (e) computer processing and analyzing the second scanning signals and generating second coded electrical signals; and

    (f) applying said second coded electrical signals to sort the object.

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