GPS-enhanced system and method for automatically capturing and co-registering virtual models of a site
US6759979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S17/08
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for capturing a virtual model of a site includes a range scanner for scanning the site to generate range data indicating distances from the range scanner to real-world objects. The system also includes a global positioning system (GPS) receiver coupled to the range scanner for acquiring GPS data for the range scanner at a scanning location. In addition, the system includes a communication interface for outputting a virtual model comprising the range data and the GPS data.
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