Optics: measuring and testing – Angle measuring or angular axial alignment
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-20
2009-08-18
Toatley, Jr., Gregory J (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
Angle measuring or angular axial alignment
Reexamination Certificate
active
07576847
ABSTRACT:
An embodiment may comprise a camera based target coordinate measuring system or apparatus for use in measuring the position of objects in manner that preserves a high level of accuracy. This high level of measurement accuracy is usually only associated with more expensive laser based devices. Many different arrangements are possible. Other embodiments may comprise related methods of using a camera based target coordinate measuring method for use in measuring the position of objects. Many variations on the methods are possible. For example, a camera based coordinate measuring system for use in measuring the position of a target relative to at least one frame of reference without requiring use of a laser range finder for measuring distance may comprise at least three or more light sources located on a target wherein the light sources are located on the target at known three-dimensional coordinates relative to each other; at least one rotatable mirror rotatable on about a first axis and a second axis; a camera located to receive light emitted by the light sources that is reflected off the minor; two angular measuring devices to measure the angles of rotation of the mirror about the first and second axes; and a processor for determining up to three positional degrees of freedom and up to three rotational degrees of freedom of the target.
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PCT Search Report—PCT/US2007/009592.
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Faro Technologies Inc.
Toatley Jr. Gregory J
Valentin Juan D
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