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Three dimensional modelling apparatus

US4961154A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1987
Grant dateOct 2, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/49013
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Three dimensional mapping and modelling apparatus comprising apparatus for providing coordinate information with respect to a three-dimensional element, workstation apparatus arranged to receive the coordinate information from the providing apparatus and to permit manipulation of the coordinate information, and apparatus responsive to manipulated coordinate information for automatically providing a three-dimensional model of a desired three-dimensional element.

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