Abstract

An apparatus for measuring dimensions of an object comprises a horizontal table and two mutually perpendicular walls above the table forming a junction, a first device positioned opposite one wall for emitting a horizontal laser line beam toward and perpendicular to the one wall and movable horizontally along the table parallel to the one wall, a second device positioned above the table for emitting a vertical laser line beam toward and perpendicular to table and movable horizontally parallel to the table and another wall above and across the table, and a third device positioned opposite to the one wall for emitting a horizontal laser line beam toward and perpendicular to the one wall and movable vertically parallel to the other wall. Other apparatus and methods of measuring one or more object dimensions are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/66 - Testing or measuring during manufacture or treatment
• B23K 26/03 - Observing, e.g. monitoring, the workpiece
• B23K 26/042 - Automatically aligning the laser beam
• H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components

Abstract

Apparatus, systems and methods for monitoring loads on a pallet, each apparatus using one or more force sensors placed under and along a single side of a loaded pallet. In embodiments, each apparatus comprises one or more low profile force sensors in one or more housings mountable on an underlying floor surface, carrying self-contained power supplies and having an associated Bluetooth transceiver. The apparatus force sensors output signals corresponding to pallet loads and load changes. Multiple apparatus may comprise a system including a base station having a Bluetooth transceiver for communicating with each the Bluetooth transceiver of each apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• B65G 1/02 - Storage devices
• G01G 23/37 - Indicating the weight by electrical means, e.g. using photoelectric cells involving digital counting
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management

Abstract

Apparatus, systems and methods for monitoring loads on a pallet, each apparatus using one or more force sensors placed under and along a single side of a loaded pallet. In embodiments, each apparatus comprises one or more low profile force sensors in one or more housings mountable on an underlying floor surface, carrying self-contained power supplies and having an associated Bluetooth transceiver. The apparatus force sensors output signals corresponding to pallet loads and load changes. Multiple apparatus may comprise a system including a base station having a Bluetooth transceiver for communicating with each the Bluetooth transceiver of each apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 19/38 - Details or accessories
• B65D 19/00 - Pallets or like platforms, with or without side walls, for supporting loads to be lifted or lowered

Abstract

A marker system for a vehicle comprises a marker structure bearing an augmented reality (AR) code visible on a surface thereof, and an illumination source configured and positioned to provide sufficient contrast between the AR code and adjacent portion of the marker structure at the surface to enable a camera aimed at the surface to detect the AR for recognition thereof. Related systems and methods are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09F 19/12 - Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for using special optical effects
• G09F 21/04 - Mobile visual advertising by land vehicles
• G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
• G09F 13/02 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated by artificial light sources positioned in front of the insignia
• G09F 13/04 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
• G09F 13/08 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia using both translucent and non-translucent layers
• G09F 13/18 - Edge-illuminated signs
• G09F 13/22 - Illuminated signsLuminous advertising with luminescent surfaces or parts electroluminescent

Goods & Services

Software for use with an apparatus for weighing and measuring parcel and bulk material.

Goods & Services

Apparatus for weighing parcel and bulk material; apparatus for measuring the outer physical dimensions of parcel and bulk material; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of lasers; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of an L.E.D. array for measuring outer physical dimensions; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of cameras for measuring outer physical dimensions.

Goods & Services

Parcel and bulk material measurement systems comprised of ultrasonic sensors and meters; apparatus for weighing parcel and bulk material; apparatus for measuring the outer physical dimensions of parcel and bulk material; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of lasers; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of an L.E.D. array for measuring outer physical dimensions; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of cameras for measuring outer physical dimensions.

Goods & Services

(1) Weighing scales for weighing parcel and bulk material; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of lasers; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of an L.E.D. array; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of cameras

Goods & Services

(1) Parcel and bulk material measurement systems comprised of ultrasonic sensors and meters for detecting and measuring the volume, weight and dimensions of parcels and bulk materials for storage and transportation (2) Weighing scales for weighing parcel and bulk material; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of lasers; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of an L.E.D. array for measuring outer physical dimensions; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of cameras for measuring outer physical dimensions

Goods & Services

Software for use with an apparatus for weighing and measuring parcel and bulk material

Goods & Services

Apparatus for weighing parcel and bulk material; apparatus for measuring the outer physical dimensions of parcel and bulk material; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of lasers; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of an L.E.D. array for measuring outer physical dimensions; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of cameras for measuring outer physical dimensions

Goods & Services

Apparatus for weighing parcel and bulk material; apparatus for measuring the outer physical dimensions of parcel and bulk material; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of lasers; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of an L.E.D. array for measuring outer physical dimensions; parcel and bulk material measurement system comprised of cameras for measuring outer physical dimensions

Abstract

A method and apparatus for dimensioning and, optionally, weighing an object. A platform with a surface is used for supporting an object. A user selects between two different dimensioning devices of the apparatus. The first device employs three distance sensors to determine a distance between each of the distance sensors and a side of an object. The second device includes a movable gate which is passed over and about an object or objects on the platform. Sensor arrays, such as paired, aligned light emitter and receiver arrays, are used in combination with a plurality of sensed gate positions to determine the dimensions of the object(s) as the gate passes around the object(s) based on whether or not light from an emitter on one side of the gate reaches a light receiver on another, opposing side of the gate. A conveyorized dimensioning system employing multi-row sensor arrays is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures
• G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G01G 11/00 - Apparatus for weighing a continuous stream of material during flowConveyor-belt weighers
• G01G 19/00 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups
• B07C 1/14 - Sorting according to length or width
• G01B 11/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
• G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures

Abstract

A method and apparatus for dimensioning and, optionally, weighing an object. A platform with a surface is used for supporting an object. A user selects between two different dimensioning devices of the apparatus. The first device employs three distance sensors to determine a distance between each of the distance sensors and a side of an object. The second device includes a movable gate that is passed over and about an object or objects on the platform. Sensor arrays, such as paired, aligned light emitter and receiver arrays, are used in combination with a plurality of sensed gate positions to determine the dimensions of the objects(s) as the gate passes around the object(s) based on whether or not light from an emitter on one side of the gate reaches a light receiver on another, opposing side of the gate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures
• G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G01B 17/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
• G01G 19/00 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups

Abstract

Apparatus, methods and systems for obtaining one or more dimensions of an object employing, at least in part, touch sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 7/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G01B 5/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
• G01B 21/02 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness

Abstract

Apparatus, methods and systems for obtaining one or more dimensions of an object employing, at least in part, touch sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 21/02 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G01B 7/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
• G01B 17/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
• G01B 15/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electromagnetic waves or particle radiation, e.g. by the use of microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays or electrons
• G01G 19/00 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups
• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
• G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism

Abstract

A method and apparatus for dimensioning and, optionally, weighing an object. A platform with a surface is used for supporting an object. A user selects between two different dimensioning devices of the apparatus. The first device employs three distance sensors to determine a distance between each of the distance sensors and a side of an object. The second device includes a movable gate which is passed over and about an object or objects on the platform. Sensor arrays, such as paired, aligned light emitter and receiver arrays, are used in combination with a plurality of sensed gate positions to determine the dimensions of the object(s)as the gate passes around the object(s) based on whether or not light from an emitter on one side of the gate reaches a light receiver on another, opposing side of the gate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
• G01V 8/10 - Detecting, e.g. by using light barriers

Abstract

A method and apparatus for dimensioning and, optionally, weighing an object. A platform with a surface is used for supporting an object. A user selects between two different dimensioning devices of the apparatus. The first device employs three distance sensors to determine a distance between each of the distance sensors and a side of an object. The second device includes a movable gate which is passed over and about an object or objects on the platform. Sensor arrays, such as paired, aligned light emitter and receiver arrays, are used in combination with a plurality of sensed gate positions to determine the dimensions of the objects(s) as the gate passes around the object(s) based on whether or not light from an emitter on one side of the gate reaches a light receiver on another, opposing side of the gate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/14 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring distance or clearance between spaced objects or spaced apertures
• G01B 17/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
• G01G 19/00 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups

Goods & Services

(1) Parcel and bulk material measurement systems comprised of optical emitters and optical sensors.

Goods & Services

Parcel and bulk material measurement systems comprised of ultrasonic sensors and meters.

Goods & Services

(1) Parcel and bulk material measurement systems comprised of electronic sensors and meters. (2) Parcel and bulk material measurement systems comprised of ultrasonic sensors and meters.

Goods & Services

parcel and bulk material measurement systems comprised of ultrasonic sensors and meters

Goods & Services

PARCEL AND BULK MATERIAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS COMPRISED OF ULTRASONIC SENSORS AND METERS