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Three dimensional digitizer using multiple methods

US6980302B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2003
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T7/55
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus capable of using two or more capture methods to create three-dimensional representations of a target captured. Elements of the three-dimensional digital representation generated from the plural capture method are combined to yield a single digital three-dimensional representation having improved quality.

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