| Facilitating the measurement of height, volume, | | | | After the camera triggered illumination sequence, |
| shape and profile is extremely difficult through | | | | the vision system outputs the gathered live video |
| three distinct segments of the vision system. | | | | by interchanging the images according to their |
| Each element of the vision system must | | | | placement and time. This video is then displayed |
| specifically constructed to increase speed, | | | | using a 3D monitor, which is capable of page flip |
| efficiency, and compatibility while decreasing size, | | | | mode, or just with simple 3D red/blue glasses, |
| and power consumption. | | | | and is perceived as a viable 3D object. |
| Single camera 3D systems are a powerful tool in | | | | Single vision system widens potential vision |
| today's competitive vision market. But how do | | | | applications: |
| they work? | | | | Providing a 3rd dimension adds height and shape |
| Capture: Illumination & capture | | | | to industrial data, improving the overall capabilities |
| A combination of specially made optics and light | | | | of industrial vision systems. As a result, many |
| sources input a multiple illumination color sequence | | | | market-leading in-line inspection machines use 3D |
| to a monochrome sensor, synchronized with the | | | | vision. |
| image capture. | | | | The features and flexibility of a single cameras |
| Inspect: Image processing | | | | solution enable the use of 3D technology for |
| Utilizing an embedded smart USB2.0 camera to | | | | medical and industrial applications never |
| manage and process the alternating images flow. | | | | endeavored because of size and capability |
| The captured data is pre processed in the | | | | restraints. Single vision systems represents a new |
| embedded DSP, saving time and resources from | | | | stage in 3D vision development that will make |
| the Host processor and either the raw data is | | | | cameras more available to the ever expanding |
| transferred, or a processed 3D. | | | | number of vision applications. |
| Grade: Image Generation | | | | |