Object inspection method and apparatus with enhanced signal to noise ratio and reduced image blurring
CA 1301372 C · Owner: Steele, Douglas S. · Inventors: Brown, James M. Jr.; Steele, Douglas S.
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An object inspection apparatus and method produces images of preselected portions of an object with increased signal to noise ratio and reduced blurring. In a preferrred embodiment, this is accomplished through the use of a novel software averaging routine residing in a computer.
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- Granted May 19, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 19, 2009.
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