Method and system for determining the location in 3D space of an object within an enclosed opaque container
US11481093B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30204
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system for determining the location in 3D space of an object of interest within the interior region of an enclosed, opaque container. The invention allows a user or operator to construct a three-dimensional representation of the interior region of the container to allow viewing of objects, components and substances within the interior region. The users or operators now have the opportunity to isolate a particular object of interest within the interior region that may be a threat, such as an explosive device or other energetic component. A disrupter device is aimed at the three-dimensional location and thereafter, the disrupter device fires a projectile or substance at the object of interest in order to disable or destroy the object of interest.
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