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Detection of a movable object when 3D scanning a rigid object

US10064553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2017
Grant dateSep 4, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2200/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Detecting a movable object in a location includes providing a first 3D representation of at least part of a surface; providing a second 3D representation of at least part of the surface; determining for the first 3D representation a first excluded volume in space where no surface can be present; determining for the second 3D representation a second excluded volume in space where no surface can be present; if a portion of the surface in the first 3D representation is located in space in the second excluded volume, the portion of the surface in the first 3D representation is disregarded in the generation of the virtual 3D model, and/or if a portion of the surface in the second 3D representation is located in space in the first excluded volume, the portion of the surface in the second 3D representation is disregarded in the generation of the virtual 3D model.

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