System and method for capturing images of a target area on which information is recorded
US7684624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V10/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for capturing images of a target area on which information is recorded includes a boom assembly adapted to extend outwardly from a generally vertical surface. At least one digital camera is mounted on the boom assembly at a location spaced from the surface. The at least one digital camera is oriented so that the field of view thereof encompasses a target area on the surface. A controller is in communication with the at least one digital camera. The controller conditions the at least one digital camera to acquire an image of the target area. The image acquired by the at least one digital camera is conveyed to the controller and is processed to determine if an obstacle blocking the target area is in the captured image. If so, the captured image is not further processed and additional images are acquired until an image of the target area is captured without the obstacle therein.
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