COLOR VISION INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSPECTING A VEHICLE
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1. A color vision inspection system to inspect quality of an automotive vehicle comprising:
- at least one camera to capture an inspection image of an inspection target and at least one inspection item on an automotive vehicle; and
a computer communicating with the at least one camera to analyze the captured inspection image with a calibration image and with CPK statistical analysis to determine a percentage difference in a match of the inspection image to the calibration image to conclude whether the inspection item passed the inspection.
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Abstract
A color vision inspection system to inspect quality of a vehicle includes at least one camera to capture an inspection image of an inspection target and at least one inspection item on a vehicle. The color vision inspection system also includes a computer communicating with the at least one camera to analyze the inspection image with a calibration image and with CPK statistical analysis determine a percentage difference in a match of the inspection image to the calibration image to conclude whether the inspection item passed the inspection.
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1. A color vision inspection system to inspect quality of an automotive vehicle comprising:
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at least one camera to capture an inspection image of an inspection target and at least one inspection item on an automotive vehicle; and a computer communicating with the at least one camera to analyze the captured inspection image with a calibration image and with CPK statistical analysis to determine a percentage difference in a match of the inspection image to the calibration image to conclude whether the inspection item passed the inspection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A color vision inspection system to inspect quality of an automotive vehicle comprising:
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a plurality of cameras disposed about the automotive vehicle, one of said cameras is disposed on each side of the automotive vehicle to capture an inspection image of an inspection target and at least one inspection item on an automotive vehicle; and a computer communicating with said cameras to analyze the captured inspection image with a calibration image and with CPK statistical analysis determine a percentage difference in a match of the inspection image to the calibration image to conclude whether the at least one inspection item passed the inspection.
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9. A method of inspecting an automotive vehicle having at least one inspection item using a color vision inspection system, said method comprising the steps of:
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selecting by a computer of the color vision inspection system a good image of an inspection item on the automotive vehicle; selecting by the computer a blurred image of the inspection item on the automotive vehicle; making by the computer a calibration mask of the good inspection item based on the good image and blurred image of the inspection item; taking by a camera of the color vision inspection system a good image of a portion of the automotive vehicle having at least one inspection item; determining by the computer the inspection item search area from the camera; making by the computer an inspection mask of the inspection item search area based on the images of the inspection item search area; determining by the computer a percentage difference between a best match of the calibration mask of the good inspection item and the inspection mask of the inspection item search area; and concluding by the computer whether the inspection item passed the inspection based on the percentage difference between what is deemed a good or passed vehicle, and what is deemed a detective or failed vehicle with a defect for the inspected vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of inspecting an automotive vehicle having at least one inspection item using a color vision inspection system, said method comprising the steps of:
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taking by a camera of the color vision inspection system a good image of a portion of the automotive vehicle having at least one inspection item; determining by a computer of the color vision inspection system the inspection item search area from the camera; determining by the computer the inspection item search area from the camera is blurred based on an image from the camera; making by the computer an inspection mask of the inspection item search area based on the images of the inspection item search area; selecting by a computer of the color vision inspection system a good image of an inspection item on the automotive vehicle; determining by the computer that the inspection item is good based on the good image of the inspection item; selecting by the computer a blurred image of the inspection item on the automotive vehicle; determining by the computer that the inspection item is blurred based on the blurred image of the inspection item; making by the computer a calibration mask of the good inspection item based on the good image and blurred image of the inspection item; and performing CPK statistical analysis by the computer and determining a percentage difference between a best match of the calibration mask of the good inspection item and the inspection mask of the inspection item search area; and concluding by the computer whether the inspection item passed the inspection based on the percentage difference between what is deemed a good or passed vehicle, and what is deemed a defective or failed vehicle with a defect for the inspected vehicle.
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