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Integrated system for quickly and accurately imaging and modeling three dimensional objects

  • US 5,988,862 A
  • Filed: 04/24/1996
  • Issued: 11/23/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for imaging and modeling three dimensional objects comprising:

  • an imaging module for emitting a laser beam for scanning the surface of a remote object and recording data points corresponding to the points on the surface of the object;

    a modeling module for converting the data points into a three dimensional image of the object;

    a user interface for inputting commands, said commands including an identification of a region of the surface of the object and specifications for the level of resolution desired for that region; and

    a processor for controlling the operation of the imaging module, the modeling module and the user interface and being arranged to generate an overall scan of the object and a scan of the selected region within the object and wherein said modeling module functions to integrate data points from the scans into a composite image.

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