Roller Curving Machine Control With AR Curvature Verification

The patent uses a camera to capture images of the physical template and piece, then processes these images digitally to create virtual representations. This allows the verification process to be performed on digital copies rather than requiring direct manual measurement with physical templates, thereby reducing operator intervention time while maintaining measurement accuracy through image analysis algorithms.

The patent replaces the manual mechanical measurement process with an automated optical-digital system. Instead of operators physically placing and measuring against templates, the system uses cameras to capture images, processes them through software to detect edges and calculate curvature, and automatically compares measurements against target values, eliminating the need for continuous manual intervention.

The system enables self-service measurement by capturing images that automatically include reference markings and piece geometry. The software autonomously processes these images to extract curvature information without requiring operators to physically interact with or reposition heavy pieces, allowing verification to be performed from a safe distance while maintaining measurement capability.

The patent introduces camera imaging and digital image processing as intermediaries between the operator and the heavy piece. Instead of operators directly handling pieces for measurement, the camera captures images that serve as an intermediary representation, allowing curvature verification to be performed on digital images rather than requiring direct physical contact with hazardous heavy components.

The patent implements a universal digital template system where a single software platform can load and display various virtual templates for different curvature requirements. Instead of maintaining multiple physical templates for different geometries, the system stores digital template data that can be selectively displayed based on the specific verification task, providing multi-functionality without requiring separate physical devices for each template type.

The patent transitions from two-dimensional physical templates that require physical storage space to digital templates stored in the digital dimension. Virtual templates can be stored, retrieved, and displayed on screens without occupying physical storage space, allowing numerous different curvature specifications to be maintained without increasing physical logistics complexity while maintaining full adaptability to different verification needs.