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Handheld three dimensional scanner with an autoaperture

US11350077B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

FARO Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

Daniel Döring · Ditzingen, DE
Martin Ossig · Tamm, DE
Gerrit Hillebrand · Waiblingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 22, 2021
Grant date	May 31, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 22, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04N13/254
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A three-dimension scanning apparatus and method of use is disclosed. The system includes a light intensity meter for measuring a level of light intensity at a first camera of the 3D scanning apparatus. The first camera has an adjustable aperture. A processor is provided that is configured to adjust the adjustable aperture of the first camera automatically based on the measured light level.

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