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Motion capture using primary and secondary markers

US7720259B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2006
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30241
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Capturing the motion of a target. One method includes: coupling a plurality of primary markers to the target; coupling at least one secondary marker to the target; capturing a plurality of primary marker data points, wherein each primary marker data point corresponds to one primary marker of the plurality of primary markers; capturing at least one secondary marker signature, each secondary marker signature corresponding to and uniquely identifying each secondary marker of said at least one secondary marker; and identifying the plurality of primary markers using said at least one secondary marker signature.

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