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Interface for applying a photogrammetry algorithm to user-supplied photographic images

US8866850B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2012
Grant dateOct 21, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04817
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments relate to selecting textures for a user-supplied photographic image in image-based three-dimensional modeling. In a first embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes a method for inputting a user-supplied photographic image that uses a photogrammetry algorithm to adjust a plurality of camera parameters for the user-supplied photographic image. In the method, a user-supplied photographic image inputted by a user is received. A set of geographic characteristics inputted by the user that correspond to a geographic location of a camera that took the user-supplied photographic image is received. A plurality of camera parameters that correspond to the geographic location of the camera that took the user-supplied photographic image is determined. The user-supplied photographic image to be texture mapped to the three-dimensional model is enabled.

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