Method and apparatus for placing sensors using 3D models

Details Method and apparatus for placing sensors using 3D models Method and apparatus for placing sensors using 3D models

2007-08-21

2007-08-21

Rao, Anand (Department: 2621)

Television

Special applications

Object or scene measurement

C348S025000, C348S159000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10779444

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for dynamically placing sensors in a 3D model is provided. Specifically, in one embodiment, the method selects a 3D model and a sensor for placement into the 3D model. The method renders the sensor and the 3D model in accordance with sensor parameters associated with the sensor and parameters desired by a user. In addition, the method determines whether an occlusion to the sensor is present.

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