Method and computer program for improving the dimensional acquisition of an object
US8520930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B21/047
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for improving the efficiency of dimensional acquisition of an object by a dimensional measurement device directed over the object, comprising the steps: a) directing the measurement device over the object to acquire its dimensions, b) providing an indication of the resolution of the acquired regions, c) re-directing the measurement device over at least part of the acquired regions indicating insufficient resolution according to predetermined criteria, d) updating the indication of the resolution of the acquired regions, and e) repeating steps c) and d) until sufficient resolution is indicated according to the predetermined criteria, thereby efficiently acquiring the dimensions of the object at sufficient resolution. It also relates to a computer program therefor.
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