Using a mobile device for coarse shape matching against cloud-based 3D model database
US9836483B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/5854
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for comparing a 3D model of a target object to a shape-search database are provided. An example method includes using a mobile device to acquire a plurality of images of a target object, determining a 3D model based on the images, transmitting a search query that includes the 3D model, and receiving a search query result. In another example method, a server could receive a search query that includes a 3D model of an object, compare the 3D model to a shape-search database, generate a search query result based on the comparison, and transmit the search query result. The search query result could include one or more of: information regarding the target object, information regarding one or more objects similar to the target object, and a suggestion for acquiring additional images of the target object.
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