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Spatially self-similar patterned illumination for depth imaging

US11054506B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2020
Grant dateJul 6, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/20056
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices involving patterned radiation are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments include a device for projecting pattern radiation. Some embodiments include a method for estimating coordinates of a location on an object in a 3D scene. Some embodiments include a system for estimating the coordinates of a location on an object in a 3D scene. A variety of radiation patterns are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments may relate to the use of patterned illumination to identify the angular information that may be utilized to measure depth by triangulation.

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