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Computerized three dimensional data acquisition apparatus and method

  • US 5,337,149 A
  • Filed: 11/12/1992
  • Issued: 08/09/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/12/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for obtaining a computer model of a large three dimensional object or space, comprising:

  • (a) a reference frame establishment means for establishing a stationary local reference frame;

    (b) model element selection means for selecting a model element from a computer menu of available model elements;

    (c) a measuring means for obtaining data in the local reference frame on the dimensional properties of an actual element in a three dimensional object or space that is being modeled;

    (d) a data transmission means for transmitting the data from the measuring means;

    (e) a computer means for receiving the transmitted data and for creating a model of the actual element that becomes part of a model of the object or space as the data is acquired; and

    (f) a display means for displaying a visual image of the model of the object or space.

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