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Three-dimensional modeling apparatus and method utilizing the extraction of topological data, as from two-dimensional drawings

US5671343A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1994
Grant dateSep 23, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T17/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A three-dimensional model is formed from information of two-dimensional drawings. Information representing section is formed from the two-dimensional drawing information. Geometrical and topological information is then extracted, and the three-dimensional model is thereby formed.

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