Method and apparatus for manipulating computer-based representations of objects of complex and unique geometry
US5257203A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H20/40
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for the manipulating computer-based representations of objects of complex and unique geometry. A computer acquires data describing an object and its surroundings, constructs a computer-based three dimensional model of the object from that data, superimposes an ideal geometry on the computer-based model, and alters the ideal geometry to fit the form and function required of the reproduction. The present invention presents two embodiments for manipulating computer-based representations of three dimensional objects.
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