Laser-based dimensioning system
US5850370A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07B2017/00685
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for measuring the dimensions and determining the three-dimensional, spatial volume of objects, particularly small objects. Reflected laser light sensors are employed. A stationary measurement embodiment of the apparatus may be employed to measure regular cuboidal objects. A dynamic or in-motion embodiment may be employed to measure the dimensions of cuboidal objects or a three-dimensional outline of objects of irregular configuration.
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