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System and method for relating disparate data models of physical objects

US6019496A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateFeb 1, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F18/28
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for deriving a two-dimensional first-range data model at a distance, d, from a two-dimensional second-range data model at a distance, d.sub.0. The method (10) comprises the steps of first smoothing the second-range data model, I, by masking the second-range data model by a masking matrix (step 24) and next undersampling the smoothed second-range data model (step 26) to yield a first-range data model. Both steps for smoothing (step 24) and undersampling (step 26) use operators depending on the ratio of the first-range distance, d, to the second-range distance, d.sub.0. One aspect of the invention includes a distance relating system (80) that performs the smoothing step (step 24) and undersampling step (step 26) to generate first-range data models from second-range data models in an intelligent sensor system.

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