Method and system for determining the location in 3D space of an object within an enclosed opaque container
US11486836B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30204
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A non-transitory computer readable medium on which is stored machine-readable instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the processor to determine the location in 3D space of an object of interest within the interior region of an opaque container. Hence, a user or operator is allowed to construct a three-dimensional representation of the interior region of the opaque container so as 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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