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Methods and apparatus for measuring a surface contour of an object

US6906808B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2002
Grant dateJun 14, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B11/2433
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method enables a surface contour of an object to be measured using an optical system. The method includes positioning the object in a measurement cell, filling the cell with fluid, transmitting light towards the object in the measurement cell, measuring the illumination of a surface of the object, generating an image of the object based on the illumination of the surface.

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