Patent ID: 7145595
Filing Date: 2006-12-05
Classification: G01N,G06T

Abstract:
1. An image processing and inspection system comprising: a master device; and a computer configured to intercommunicate with the master device, said master device being adapted to be located adjacent to an object to be inspected and including: a video camera configured to take a motion-picture image as a sequence of still-picture images of the object; a first monitor; a first controller configured to display on said first monitor said motion-picture image as well as a menu prompting an entry of inspection criteria; and first input means for inputting said inspection criteria, said first controller being configured to process and inspect said still-picture images in accordance with the inspection criteria to give inspection results with regard to said object, and to transmit at least one of said still-picture images and said inspection results to said computer, said computer being adapted to be disposed in a location remote from said master device and including: a second monitor; a second controller configured to display on said second monitor a menu prompting an entry of the inspection criteria, and to display said inspection results together with the still-picture images on said second monitor; and second input means for inputting said inspection criteria, said second controller being configured to transmit the inspection criteria input at said second input means to said first controller for inspection of the still-picture images at said first controller in accordance with the inspection criteria, wherein said first controller is configured to transmit an instant motion-picture image to said computer, and said second controller is configured to display the instant motion-picture image on said second monitor.