Showing papers on "Smart camera published in 1979"
Patent•
17 May 1979
TL;DR: In this paper, a modular camera system includes a basic camera having an image forming optical system, image focal plane arrangement, and predetermined imaging and camera functions, which are selectively attachable and connectable to the basic camera for providing additional camera and imaging functions and controls.
Abstract: A modular camera system includes a basic camera having an image forming optical system, image focal plane arrangement, and predetermined imaging and camera functions. The modular camera system further includes modules that are selectively attachable and connectable to the basic camera for providing additional camera and imaging functions and controls. The module includes appropriate module control circuitry for controlling the operation of the basic camera concerning predetermined camera and imaging functions when the module is attached to the basic camera to form the modular camera system.
20 citations
TL;DR: A real-time vision system for industrial application consisting of a photodiode camera, special hardware modules for image preprocessing and a controlling microcomputer that performs inspection tasks for quality control.