Machine Vision Table of Contents
I. Introduction and Overview
Introduction
Anatomy of a Machine Vision System
II. Custom Lens
Do I Need a Custom Lens?
Process Flow Diagram
III. Developing a System
Determining Design Parameters
Building the Custom System
IV. Lens Fundamentals
Introduction
First-Order Design Theory
Thin-Lens Model
Focal Length
f-Number (f/#)
Numerical Aperture (NA)
Thick-Lens Model
Aberrations
Standard Lenses
Real Lens Parameters
Resolution
Diffraction
Contrast
Depth of Field
Telecentricity
Distortion
Spectral Range
Microscope Objectives
Special Lenses
V. Lighting Fundamentals
Introduction
Types of Reflection
Lighting Techniques
Point-Like Lighting
Diffuse Lighting
Lighting Direction
Lighting Color
Polarization
Light Sources
VI. Video Cameras
Introduction
Camera Types
Sensors
Interfaces
Color Cameras
Line-Scan Cameras
Lenses for High-Resolution Cameras
VII. Frequently Asked Questions
