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Multi-view imaging apparatus

US7113217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2001
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2503/40
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for taking images of a sample. The sample is placed in an imaging box comprising a moveable stage that allows images of the sample to be taken from various positions and angles within the imaging box. The images are taken by a camera and sent to a processor. Structured light images obtained from one or more views within the imaging box may be used to build a structured light representations of the sample.

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