Mobile hand held machine vision method and apparatus using data from multiple images to perform processes
US9798910B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K2207/1011
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for performing a process associated with an item to be imaged is disclosed. The process requires data associated with a plurality of required features of the item to be imaged. A handheld device is used to obtain a sequence of images. For at least a subset of the obtained images, a camera field of view is directed toward the item from different relative juxtapositions while obtaining the images. At least a subset of the obtained images are examined to identify the required features. Images are obtained until each of the required features are identified in at least one image. Feedback is provided to a user indicating at least one additional required features to be imaged, required features that have already been imaged and guidance indicating how to manipulate the handheld device to obtain images of additional required features.
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