Method for capturing object images for 3D representation
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1. A method of generating a three-dimensional image of an object, the method comprising:
- (a) placing a video camera at a predetermined distance from the object, such that the video camera has an unobstructed view of the object;
(b) causing the object to rotate about a central axis;
(c) capturing a video stream of at least one revolution of the rotating object with the video camera;
(d) determining a period of the at least one revolution of the object;
(e) selecting a predetermined number of frames of the captured video stream; and
(f) creating a three-dimensional image of the object using the selected frames.
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A method of generating a three-dimensional image of an object includes placing a video camera at a predetermined distance from the object, such that the video camera has an unobstructed view of the object, and causing the object to rotate about a central axis. A video stream of at least one revolution of the rotating object is captured with the video camera. A period of the at least one revolution of the object is determined. A predetermined number of frames of the captured video stream are selected, and a three-dimensional image of the object using the selected frames is created.
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1. A method of generating a three-dimensional image of an object, the method comprising:
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(a) placing a video camera at a predetermined distance from the object, such that the video camera has an unobstructed view of the object;
(b) causing the object to rotate about a central axis;
(c) capturing a video stream of at least one revolution of the rotating object with the video camera;
(d) determining a period of the at least one revolution of the object;
(e) selecting a predetermined number of frames of the captured video stream; and
(f) creating a three-dimensional image of the object using the selected frames. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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