Creating improved 3D models from 2D data
US10872466B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30184
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for displaying underground assets using a portable electronic device. A camera image of a ground having a ground surface may be captured. A placement of a virtual pit in the camera image may be determined. A pit view comprising the virtual pit and a virtual representation of an underground asset, and a superimposed image comprising the camera image and the pit view may be generated. A top opening of the virtual pit may align with the ground surface in the camera image. A portion of the virtual representation of the underground asset may be shown inside the virtual pit and below the top opening of the virtual pit such that a distance between the top opening and the portion of the virtual representation of the underground asset inside the virtual pit may provide a visual indication of a depth of the underground asset relative to the ground surface.
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