Gauging based on global alignment and sub-models
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1. A method of gauging entities in an image comprising the steps of:
- constructing a model data structure;
identifying a set of gauge entities in said model;
automatically configuring sub-models according to the stability of features in said sub-models for computing position of each of said gauge entities by;
defining a set of regions for each gauge entity;
assessing each region for stable reference features;
selecting a best region for each gauge entity; and
training a sub-model representing each feature that exceeds a predetermined stability threshold within each of said best regions;
locating said sub-models in said image;
computing positions of each of said gauge entities by reference to locations of located sub-models; and
determining the spatial relationship between said gauge entities.
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Abstract
A method for accurately and efficiently determining the location of points or entities in a machine vision image. A set of sub-models are constructed from a global training model representing objects viewed by the machine vision system. The set of sub-models are used to fix the actual location of user selected points or entities. Configuration of the sub-models is automated to ensure that the sub-models contain sufficiently stable features within optimally sized regions without requiring substantial user expertise. Located entities are compared to evaluate compliance with pre-selected tolerances.
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12 Claims
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1. A method of gauging entities in an image comprising the steps of:
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constructing a model data structure; identifying a set of gauge entities in said model; automatically configuring sub-models according to the stability of features in said sub-models for computing position of each of said gauge entities by; defining a set of regions for each gauge entity; assessing each region for stable reference features; selecting a best region for each gauge entity; and training a sub-model representing each feature that exceeds a predetermined stability threshold within each of said best regions; locating said sub-models in said image; computing positions of each of said gauge entities by reference to locations of located sub-models; and determining the spatial relationship between said gauge entities. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method of gauging entities in an image comprising the steps of:
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constructing a model data structure; identifying a set of gauge entities in said model; automatically configuring sub-models according to the stability of features in said sub-models for computing position of each of said gauge entities; locating said sub-models in said image; computing positions of each of said gauge entities by reference to locations of located sub-models by interpolation with reference to said located sub-models; and determining the spatial relationship between said gauge entities.
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6. An apparatus for gauging entities in an image comprising:
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an image acquisition device; and an image analysis system in communication with said image acquisition device wherein said image analysis system operates on an acquired image to determine spatial relationship between gauge entities by; automatically configuring sub-models according to stability of features in said sub-models for computing position of each of said gauge entities by; defining a set of regions for each gauge entity; assessing each region for stable reference features; selecting a best region for each gauge entity; and training a sub-model representing each feature that exceeds a predetermined stability threshold within each of said best regions; locating sub-models in said image; and computing positions of said gauge entities by reference to locations of located sub-models. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for gauging entities in an image comprising:
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means for acquiring an image; and means for analyzing said image in communication with said means for acquiring an image wherein said means for analyzing said image operates on an acquired image to determine spatial relationships between gauge entities by; automatically configuring sub-models according to stability of features in said sub-models for computing position of each of said gauge entities, by; defining a set of regions for each gauge entity; segmenting each region into contiguous portions containing features; mathematically assessing the stability of each portion; and assessing the stability of each region according to the stability of portions within its respective region that exceeds a predetermined threshold; locating sub-models in said image; and computing positions of sad gauge entities by reference to locations of located sub-models. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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