Methods and apparatus for three-dimensional localization and mapping
US8510039B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0274
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system configured to enable three-dimensional localization and mapping is provided. The system includes a mobile device and a computing device. The mobile device includes an inertial measurement unit and a three-dimensional image capture device. The computing device includes a processor programmed to receive a first set of inertial measurement information from the inertial measurement unit, determine a first current position and orientation of the mobile device based on a defined position and orientation of the mobile device and the first set of inertial measurement information, receive three-dimensional image data of the environment from the three-dimensional image capture device, determine a second current position and orientation of the mobile device based on the received three-dimensional image data and the first current position and orientation of the mobile device, and generate a three-dimensional representation of an environment with respect to the second current position and orientation of the mobile device.
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