METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC MEASUREMENT
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1. A method for photographic measurement, comprising the steps of:
- creating a digital photo image containing a scaling instrument; and
processing said digital photo image with computer software to extrapolate measurements of objects within said digital photo image containing said scaling instrument.
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Abstract
Photographic and software technology are employed to derive accurate measurements of objects, areas or locations without requiring actual presence or physical measurement of the objects. Using a digital photograph and a scaling instrument disposed within the digital photograph (or other reference means), the measurements of various objects within a photograph can be derived quickly, easily and inexpensively utilizing computer software.
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25 Claims
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1. A method for photographic measurement, comprising the steps of:
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creating a digital photo image containing a scaling instrument; and processing said digital photo image with computer software to extrapolate measurements of objects within said digital photo image containing said scaling instrument. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for photographic measurement, comprising the steps of:
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creating a digital photo image using a digital photo camera; measuring the distance from said camera to an object; determining the angle at which said digital photo camera is from said object; and processing said digital photo image with computer software to extrapolate dimensions from said digital photo image using the distance from said camera to said target to thereby measure objects within said digital photo image. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for photographic measurement, comprising the steps of:
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creating a digital photo image of a target area using a digital photographic camera; projecting an image onto said target area; using software capable of determining one or more angles at which said camera is placed relative to said target area using said image; and processing said image to extrapolate the dimensions of an object in said image using said angles. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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16. An apparatus for photographic measurement comprising:
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a camera, for creating a photograph of a target; a scaling instrument, for use in providing a basis upon which measurements of objects within said photograph may be derived; and software, capable of analyzation of said photograph, such that said basis may be derived. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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