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Shape estimation apparatus, processing method, and computer-readable storage medium

US12406385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2023
Grant dateSep 2, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/10028
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A shape estimation apparatus estimates, based on captured images obtained by capturing an object from different directions using a plurality of image capturing apparatuses, a first element group representing a three-dimensional shape of the object, determines whether to delete elements from the first element group, and generates a second element group by deleting the elements from the first element group. With respect to a first element among elements forming a surface of the shape represented by the first element group, if a distance between the first element and a second element corresponding to a position at which a straight line connecting the first element and the image capturing apparatus that has captured the first element intersects the surface does not exceed a predetermined threshold, the first element is excluded from a deletion target.

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