Automatic Sorting Machine Using USB Camera

William , Tam (2009) Automatic Sorting Machine Using USB Camera. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Machines that rely on sensors to run operations have certain limitations; such as in terms of applications, machine upgrading, or when it comes to process change. This matter has not only limited engineers’ development of new products, it is also time consuming for engineers to perform product evaluations after a new implementation has been done. PC Based Controller and Camera Vision are the next revolution of sensors, replacing conventional sensors such as color sensor, infra red, and limit switch for object detection, etc. Any normal PC with pre-installed LabVIEW software and a connected camera could perform any of the abovementioned functions. LabVIEW programs could be created and modified easily without the requirement of any additional device. Compared to PLC, a special Handheld Console is needed to input commands. Besides that, GUI (Graphical User Interface) makes the operation user-friendly and enhances monitoring features. In short, the integration of Camera Vision and PC generates a powerful tool for applications that require image processing or analysis, with minimum programming. The priorities considered during the invention of this Automatic Sorting Machine are cost, reliability, speed and most importantly, ease of use and simplicity. Using this vision system concept to produce consumer gadgets would be another great achievement. This technology is supposed to make our lives simpler and easier.

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