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Overhead dimensioning system and method

  • US 20040240754A1
  • Filed: 07/09/2004
  • Published: 12/02/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for determining the dimensions of at least one item placed within a measurement space, the method comprising:

  • determining an approximate location and extent of at least one item;

    acquiring a first set of point cloud data by utilizing a first laser to transmit a first signal over the at least one item and utilizing a first camera to receive a reflection of the first signal;

    constructing a three-dimensional image that defines the at least one item from the acquired first set of point cloud data; and

    determining a rectangular prism to contain the constructed image, the rectangular prism having a height, length, and breadth.

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