Method and apparatus for utilizing representational images in commercial and other activities
First Claim
1. A method for modifying a manufactured object utilizing a representational image, comprising:
- positioning the manufactured object 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
modifying the manufactured object 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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59 Claims
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1. A method for modifying a manufactured object utilizing a representational image, comprising:
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positioning the manufactured object 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 modifying the manufactured object by the operator using the transmitted information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A method for modifying an object utilizing a plurality of representational images, comprising:
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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 to 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 modification of the object using the transmitted second representational image. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47)
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43. A method for modifying a manufactured object utilizing a representational image, comprising:
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positioning the manufactured object at a predetermined position relative to a repository of the representational image; illuminating the repository of the representational image; presenting the representational image to an operator as a result of the illuminating; and modifying the manufactured object by the operator using the representational image.
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48. A method for modifying a manufactured object utilizing a representational image, comprising:
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positioning the manufactured object at a predetermined position relative to the representational image that is substantially equal to the focal distance of the representational image; illuminating the representational image; transmitting information from the representational image to an operator as a result of the illuminating; and modifying the manufactured object by the operator using the transmitted information. - View Dependent Claims (49, 50, 51, 52)
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53. A method for modifying a manufactured object utilizing a representational image, comprising:
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positioning the manufactured object 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 manufactured object and the representational image using the released information; and modifying the manufactured object using the released information, wherein the modifying is accomplished by an operator, a partially automated system or a fully automated system. - View Dependent Claims (54, 55, 56, 57, 58)
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59. A system for modifying a manufactured object utilizing a representational image, comprising:
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a positioning means for positioning the manufactured object at a predetermined position relative to the representational image; an illuminating means for illuminating the representational image, whereby information is transmitted from the representational image to an operator as a result of the illuminating; and a modifying means for modifying the manufactured object by the operator based on the transmitted information.
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