Methods and systems for 3D modeling of an object by merging voxelized representations of the object
US11830140B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2200/24
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An illustrative 3D modeling system generates a first voxelized representation of an object with respect to a voxel space and a second voxelized representation of the object with respect to the voxel space. Based on a first normal of a first voxel included in the first voxelized representation and a second normal of a second voxel included in the second voxelized representation, the 3D modeling system identifies a mergeable intersection between the first and second voxels. Based on the first and second voxelized representations, the 3D modeling system generates a merged voxelized representation of the object with respect to the voxel space. The merged voxelized representation includes a single merged voxel generated, based on the identified mergeable intersection, to represent both the first and second voxels. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.
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