COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE HAVING AN ILLUMINATED PROBE END AND METHOD OF OPERATION

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APP PUB NO 20130222816A1
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13803571

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A method of conveying information with a portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine (AACMM) is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a manually positionable articulated arm portion having opposed first and second ends, the arm portion including a plurality of connected arm segments with a measurement device coupled to the first end. A light source is coupled to the first end, the light source configured to emit a visible light pattern on a surface of an object. A first processor determines a location of a next measurement and a type of the next measurement to be performed by an operator, the type of the measurement selected from among a plurality of measurement types. The first processor determines the light pattern based at least in part on the type of the next measurement. The light pattern is projected proximal to the location.

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FARO TECHNOLOGIES INC125 TECHNOLOGY PARK LAKE MARY FL 32746-6204

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Briggs, Clark H DeLand, US 36 2323
Danielson, David Sorrento, US 18 837

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