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Structured light imaging apparatus

  • US 20050237423A1
  • Filed: 05/11/2005
  • Published: 10/27/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/13/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An imaging system for providing a three-dimensional surface representation of an animal, the imaging system comprising:

  • an imaging chamber including a set of walls enclosing an interior cavity and including a camera mount configured to position a camera;

    a stage configured to support the animal within the interior cavity and within a field of view for the camera;

    a structured light source configured to produce structured light for transmission onto the animal while the animal rests on the stage, wherein interception of the structured light by the animal generates structured light surface information for the animal; and

    a processor configured to produce a three-dimensional surface representation of at least a portion of the animal using the structured light surface information obtained by the camera.

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