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Apparatus and method for acquisition of 3D images

US4757379A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 1987
Grant dateJul 12, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N13/32
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for acquiring digital data corresponding to a 3D object, incorporates a frame located in proximity to the 3D object in no fixed positional relationship therewith, a shutter for scanning the object with a shadow line, and apparatus for deriving signals corresponding to the position of the shadow line following on the 3D object.

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