Patent ID: 7089131
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. An inspection and verification system, comprising: a loading structure having a coded label thereon, and configured to receive a finished part; a processor capable of at least accessing finished part information and receiving and sending electronic signals; a scanner for scanning the coded label and sending at least one electronic signal to the processor, including a first finished part identifier signal based on information scanned from the coded label; an inspection fixture having at least a sensor for inspecting the finished part prior to the loading structure receiving the part, and capable of sending electronic signals to the processor after the part is inspected; a detection apparatus configured to detect the presence of an inspected, finished part received to the loading structure and capable of sending an electronic signal to the processor when the inspected, finished part is received; and a restraining apparatus controlled by an electronic signal sent from the processor for selectively locking the loading structure into a loading position such that removal of the loading structure from the loading position is inhibited, and unlocking the loading structure to allow removal of the loading structure from the loading position.