System and method for acquiring images from an aerial vehicle for 2D/3D digital model generation
US12108156B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/66
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for capturing images of large target area using a single camera configured with an aerial vehicle (AV) for reconstructing a high-resolution image is disclosed including the steps of moving the AV over the area of interest along a straight path; capturing a first set of images of an area down below by pointing an optical axis of the camera towards a first side of the straight path such that the optical axis makes a first predefined angle with vertical; and capturing a second set of images of the area down below by pointing the optical axis of the camera towards a second side of the straight path such that the optical axis makes a second predefined angle with respect to the vertical. Side overlap between the first and second set of images is optimized to account for error in camera movement.
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