INSPECTION USING THREE-DIMENSIONAL PROFILE INFORMATION
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method of inspecting a vehicle, the method comprising:
- acquiring image data for the vehicle using a set of imaging devices;
generating a three-dimensional profile of at least one side of the vehicle based on the image data using at least one computing device; and
analyzing the three-dimensional profile to identify any anomalies associated with the vehicle using the at least one computing device, the analyzing including comparing the three-dimensional profile to at least one of;
a standard three-dimensional profile corresponding to a type of the vehicle or a previous three-dimensional profile acquired for the vehicle; and
initiating an action in response to identifying an anomaly associated with the vehicle using the at least one computing device.
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Abstract
A three-dimensional profile of at least a portion of an object, such as a vehicle, is generated using image data corresponding to the object. The image data can be acquired as the object passes an inspection location and can be enhanced using emitted electromagnetic radiation or the like. The three-dimensional profile is analyzed to identify any anomalies that are associated with the object. The analysis can include comparing the three-dimensional profile to a standard three-dimensional profile corresponding to a type of the object. Further, the analysis can include comparing the three-dimensional profile to a previously acquired three-dimensional profile for the object. The three-dimensional profile can be generated using visible light-based image data, and one or more additional profiles based on non-visible data also can be generated and analyzed.
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1. A computer-implemented method of inspecting a vehicle, the method comprising:
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acquiring image data for the vehicle using a set of imaging devices; generating a three-dimensional profile of at least one side of the vehicle based on the image data using at least one computing device; and analyzing the three-dimensional profile to identify any anomalies associated with the vehicle using the at least one computing device, the analyzing including comparing the three-dimensional profile to at least one of;
a standard three-dimensional profile corresponding to a type of the vehicle or a previous three-dimensional profile acquired for the vehicle; andinitiating an action in response to identifying an anomaly associated with the vehicle using the at least one computing device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for inspecting an object, the system comprising:
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a set of imaging devices, each imaging device configured to acquire image data for the object as the object passes; and a computer system including at least one computing device in communication with each imaging device, the at least one computing device including; a component configured to generate a three-dimensional profile of at least one side of the object using the image data; a component configured to analyze the three-dimensional profile to identify any anomalies associated with the object, the analyzing including comparing the three-dimensional profile to a standard three-dimensional profile corresponding to a type of the object; and a component configured to initiate an action in response to identification of an anomaly associated with the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for inspecting an object, the system comprising:
a computer system including at least one computing device including; a component configured to generate a three-dimensional profile of at least one side of the object using image data corresponding to the object; and a component configured to analyze the three-dimensional profile to identify any anomalies associated with the object, the analyzing including comparing the three-dimensional profile to a standard three-dimensional profile corresponding to a type of the object. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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