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System and method for computer modeling of 3D objects or surfaces by mesh constructions having optimal quality characteristics and dynamic resolution capabilities

  • US 6,392,647 B1
  • Filed: 10/30/2000
  • Issued: 05/21/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for regenerating a mesh model of an image containing an object or a surface, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving an initial set of data points for the image, the data points comprising coordinates that describe the image;

    displaying initially the image by sequentially drawing the data points from the set of data points;

    creating an insertion list to sequentially record the order of insertion into the mesh model of the data points;

    creating a history list to record the sequence of alterations made to the mesh model as the data points are inserted into the mesh model;

    regenerating the mesh model of the image by incrementally inserting data points into the regenerated mesh model following the sequential order indicated in the insertion list; and

    executing changes to the regenerated mesh model as each additional data point is inserted as indicated on the history list.

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