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Global registration of multiple 3D point sets via optimization on a manifold

US7831090B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2006
Grant dateNov 9, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/10028
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for registering multiple 3D point sets by determining optimal relative positions and orientations of the 3D point sets. Initial values are determined for the rotation matrices corresponding to the relative orientations of reference frames of the 3D point sets. A registration error cost function is optimized on a product manifold of all of the rotation matrices to determine optimal values of the rotation matrices. The optimal values of the rotation matrices are used to determine optimal values for translation vectors corresponding to the relative positions of the reference frames of the 3D point sets. The 3D point sets are registered on a common reference frame using the optimal rotation matrices and the optimal translation vectors.

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