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Systems and methods for capturing motion in three-dimensional space

US9070019B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2012
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/113
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for capturing motion and/or determining the shapes and positions of one or more objects in 3D space utilize cross-sections thereof. In various embodiments, images of the cross-sections are captured using a camera based on reflections therefrom or shadows cast thereby.

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