Optics: measuring and testing – Shape or surface configuration – Triangulation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-28
2006-11-28
Lee, Hwa (Andrew) (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
Shape or surface configuration
Triangulation
C356S603000, C356S608000, C382S154000, C433S215000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07142312
ABSTRACT:
A laser digitizer system provides a visual three-dimensional image of a real-world object such as a dental item through a laser digitization. The laser digitizer captures an image of the object by scanning multiple portions of the object in an exposure period.
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Blair Alan
Quadling Henley
Quadling Mark
D4D Technologies, LLC
Judson David H.
Lee Hwa (Andrew)
Stock, Jr. Gordon J.
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