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Shape measurement of specular reflective surface

US8441532B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2009
Grant dateMay 14, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B11/2513
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of measuring a shape of a specular reflective surface is provided. A pattern displayed on a surface of a target positioned at a target plane is produced from a specular reflective surface positioned at a measurement plane. An image of the reflection is recorded at an imaging plane. Positions of a plurality of points on the specular reflective surface relative to the imaging plane are determined. A first relation between feature positions on the image of the reflection and feature positions on the pattern is determined. The shape of the specular reflective surface is determined from a second relation involving a surface profile of the specular reflective surface and the first relation using the positions of the plurality of points as an initial condition.

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