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Method and apparatus for generating structural data from laser reflectance images

US6922234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2002
Grant dateJul 26, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S7/4802
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for generating structural data of a structure. The apparatus includes a scanning laser range finder that produces reflectance data of the structure. The apparatus includes a memory which stores the reflectance data. The apparatus includes means for determining desired spatial relationships of the structure from the reflectance data. A method for generating structural data of a structure. The method includes the steps of producing reflectance data of the structure with a scanning laser range finder. There is the step of storing the reflectance data in a memory. There is the step of determining desired spatial relationships of the structure from the reflectance data.

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