Optics: measuring and testing – Shape or surface configuration – Triangulation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-18
2010-02-09
Toatley, Jr., Gregory J (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
Shape or surface configuration
Triangulation
C356S601000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07659995
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus to digitize three-dimensional objects. A projection assembly is retained in fixed relation to an imaging assembly. The projection assembly projects a fixed gradient light pattern into a focal zone of the imaging assembly. The imaging assembly integrates the illumination over time such that the fixed gradient reveals the features of the three dimensional object.
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