Method and apparatus for embedding a 2-dimensional image in a 3-dimensional model
US9669585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/49023
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A computer implemented method and apparatus for embedding a 2D image in a 3D model. The method comprises generating a 3-dimensional (3D) print matrix representing a 2-dimensional (2D) image, wherein the print matrix comprises a plurality of sub-regions, the base plane of each sub-region angled with respect to a top surface of the print matrix so as to produce a plurality of shades, each shade representing a shade of the 2D image; and embedding the print matrix in a (3D) model.
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