System and method to verify complete connection of two connectors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8941731
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13301865

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An inspection system which verifies the complete connection of two connectors at an inspection station. An indicator is placed on one of the first and second connectors which becomes hidden from view only when the first and second connectors are in a fully connected position. A camera is positioned at the inspection station which generates an output signal representative of the field of vision of the camera. That camera output signal is coupled to an optical recognition circuit which generates an alarm signal if the indicator is present in the camera image.

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HITACHI ASTEMO AMERICAS INC955 WARWICK ROAD HARRODSBURG KY 40330

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Barba, James M Farmington Hills, US 2 29

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