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Three-dimensional mapping and imaging

US8717417B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2010
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/705
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Imaging apparatus includes an illumination subassembly, which is configured to project onto an object a pattern of monochromatic optical radiation in a given wavelength band. An imaging subassembly includes an image sensor, which is configured both to capture a first, monochromatic image of the pattern on the object by receiving the monochromatic optical radiation reflected from the object and to capture a second, color image of the object by receiving polychromatic optical radiation, and to output first and second image signals responsively to the first and second images, respectively. A processor is configured to process the first and second signals so as to generate and output a depth map of the object in registration with the color image.

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