Laser scanned menu
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1. A laser projection assembly system comprising:
- a laser projector;
a computer for controlling the laser projector, said computer controlling the laser projector to generate laser scanned images including a plurality of parts to be assembled, said computer controls said laser projector to project upon a surface an image of a menu representing a plurality of options for the computer to control the laser projector.
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Abstract
An improved method and apparatus for controlling a laser projection assisted assembly operation includes the ability to display a menu with the laser projector. An operator is able to request the menu be displayed at the operator'"'"'s location. The menu provides the operator the ability to select from several display options. By selecting an icon associated with a desired display option, the operator is able to change the display option at a location remote from the control. This is particularly valuable in large laser assisted work assemblies.
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1. A laser projection assembly system comprising:
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a laser projector; a computer for controlling the laser projector, said computer controlling the laser projector to generate laser scanned images including a plurality of parts to be assembled, said computer controls said laser projector to project upon a surface an image of a menu representing a plurality of options for the computer to control the laser projector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for displaying the image of workpieces to be assembled including the steps of:
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(a) projecting an image of a workpiece to be assembled onto a work surface; (b) displaying a menu of options on the work surface; (c) selecting one of the options displayed in said step (b); (d) altering the image in said step (a) based upon said step (c). - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for displaying the image of workpieces to be assembled including the steps of:
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(a) projecting an image of a workpiece to be assembled onto a work surface; (b) displaying a menu of options; (c) selecting one of the options displayed in said step (b), by receiving a reflection; (d) altering the image in said step (a) based upon said step (c). - View Dependent Claims (12)
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