{
  "patent_number": "US 10753882",
  "country": "US",
  "title": "How a Robot System Inspects and Grades Objects for Flaws",
  "original_title": "Inspection and cosmetic grading through image processing system and method",
  "summary": "This patent describes an automated system that uses cameras, special lighting, and deep learning AI to find and measure tiny flaws on an object's surface, then assigns a quality grade and sorts it.",
  "what_it_does": "The system first uses an \"image capture subsystem\" to take pictures of an object, adjusting a \"lighting subsystem\" for optimal viewing conditions (Claim 1). An \"image processing module\" then employs \"deep learning algorithms\" to detect, segment, and classify surface defects, also measuring their length and width. For each identified defect, an \"optical spot sensor subsystem\" precisely measures its depth or height, providing a 3D understanding of the flaw (Claim 1). Finally, a \"cosmetic grading module\" determines the object's quality grade based on the number, type, and severity (length, width, and depth) of defects, and directs the item to the appropriate bin for shipment (Claim 3). For example, it could automatically inspect newly manufactured smartphone screens for scratches or dust particles.",
  "what_it_does_not_cover": [
    "Does not cover systems that rely solely on human visual inspection for grading objects.",
    "Does not cover systems that only detect 2D surface defects without measuring their 3D depth or protrusion (Claim 1).",
    "Does not cover systems that grade objects without using deep learning algorithms for defect detection and classification (Claim 1, 2).",
    "Does not cover systems that do not use an automated control system to align the object for 3D defect measurement (Claim 1).",
    "Does not cover systems that do not recommend an optimal path of disposition based on the cosmetic grade (Claim 3)."
  ],
  "filed": "2019-06-19",
  "granted": "2020-08-25",
  "expires": "2039-06-19",
  "status": "active",
  "holder": "Griffyn Robotech Pvt",
  "holder_url": "https://patentbrief.org/company/griffyn-robotech-pvt",
  "inventors": [
    {
      "name": "Nikhil Subhash Warokar",
      "url": "https://patentbrief.org/inventor/nikhil-subhash-warokar"
    },
    {
      "name": "Amit Anil Mahajan",
      "url": "https://patentbrief.org/inventor/amit-anil-mahajan"
    },
    {
      "name": "Vidula Premanth Alhat",
      "url": "https://patentbrief.org/inventor/vidula-premanth-alhat"
    },
    {
      "name": "Samir Shriram Bagalkote",
      "url": "https://patentbrief.org/inventor/samir-shriram-bagalkote"
    },
    {
      "name": "Deepak Anand",
      "url": "https://patentbrief.org/inventor/deepak-anand"
    },
    {
      "name": "Ameya Anil Jathar",
      "url": "https://patentbrief.org/inventor/ameya-anil-jathar"
    }
  ],
  "times_cited": 25,
  "tags": [
    "consumer_electronics",
    "automotive",
    "semiconductors",
    "software",
    "ai_ml",
    "mechanical",
    "telecommunications"
  ],
  "abstract": "A system and method for inspection and cosmetic grading of objects is provided. Camera and lighting assemblies capture images of an object and create a 2D composite image which is processed by an image processing module with a deep learning machine algorithm to detect surface defects in the object. Detected defects are localized and measured for depth of defect by an advanced optical sensor, providing a 3D representation of defects. A cosmetic grading algorithm determines the cosmetic grade of the object and the optimal path of disposition for the item based on the grade.",
  "url": "https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10753882/inspection-and-cosmetic-grading-through-image-processing-system-and-method",
  "markdown_url": "https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10753882/inspection-and-cosmetic-grading-through-image-processing-system-and-method/md",
  "google_patents_url": "https://patents.google.com/patent/US10753882",
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