Method and system utilizing imaging analysis for golf balls
A method and system for determining concentricity of a multiple layer golf ball are disclosed herein. One or more images of a golf ball are generated using an X-ray source, a camera or a digital detector, and an image intensifier. An edge detection algorithm is preferably utilized. The method also includes calculating Y,Z center coordinates of the a best fit diameter or ellipse of the inner edge layer and outer edge layer of the multiple layer golf ball.
1. A method for determining an inclusion in a layer of a golf ball, the method comprising:
obtaining a plurality of X-ray images of the golf ball at a X-ray scanning apparatus comprising an X-ray source and a detector;
generating, at the X-ray scanning apparatus, a plurality of radial rays emanating outward from a center of the golf ball;
plotting, at the X-ray scanning apparatus, a pixel value of each of the plurality of radial rays;
analyzing, at the X-ray scanning apparatus, a plotted pixel value of each of the plurality of radial rays;
determining, at the X-ray scanning apparatus, an inclusion in a layer of the golf ball based on a pixel value of the inclusion; and
sorting the golf ball using an arm of a pick and place robot of the X-ray scanning apparatus.
2. The method according to claim 1 wherein the inclusion has a different pixelated color from a pixelated color of the layer.
3. The method according to claim 1 further comprising comparing, at the X-ray scanning apparatus, the inclusion against a set of criteria.
4. The method according to claim 1 further comprising sorting the golf ball with the inclusion from other golf balls.
5. A method for determining an inclusion in a layer of a golf ball, the method comprising:
obtaining a plurality of X-ray images of the golf ball at a X-ray scanning apparatus comprising an X-ray source and a detector;
deriving, at the X-ray scanning apparatus, a single image of the golf ball from the plurality of X-ray images;
analyzing, at the X-ray scanning apparatus, the single image;
determining, at the X-ray scanning apparatus, an inclusion in a layer of the golf ball based on the single image; and
sorting the golf ball using an arm of a pick and place robot of the X-ray scanning apparatus.
6. The method according to claim 5 further comprising comparing, at the X-ray scanning apparatus, the inclusion against a set of criteria.
7. The method according to claim 5 further comprising sorting the golf ball with the inclusion from other golf balls.