Contour measurement using time-based triangulation methods

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1989-02-28

1990-07-03

Nelms, David C.

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Optical or pre-photocell system

356 1, 356376, G01N 2186

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049393790

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to the field of non-contact surface contour measurement by triangulation of reflected radiation from the surface. More particularly, the invention relates to a system for gathering x, y, z data points with respect to the surface contour of an object by means of time based triangulation methods.

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