Patent ID: 7027070
Filing Date: 2006-04-11
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for manipulating a graphical display of a printed circuit board model, the printed circuit board model adapted to be used in an automated x-ray inspection system for detecting defects in a manufactured printed circuit board having one or more components comprising one or more pins soldered to the printed circuit board, the method comprising the steps of: providing a graphical user interface comprising a first portion for providing a graphical display of a printed circuit board model comprising a plurality of image objects associated with a printed circuit board; receiving a user selection of a first image object in the first portion of the graphical user interface; displaying a target area containing the first image object selected, the target area corresponding to a portion of the printed circuit board to be imaged by the automated x-ray inspection system; receiving a user selection of a second image object in the first portion of the graphical user interface; and modifying the displayed target area such that the target area is automatically manipulated to contain the first and second image objects by centering the target area with respect to the first and second selected image objects.