Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system – Dimensional determination
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-27
2007-11-27
Tsai, Carol S. W. (Department: 2857)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system
Dimensional determination
C701S207000, C340S990000, C348S169000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11350302
ABSTRACT:
Improved systems and methods for mapping are provided. In one embodiment, a system for mapping is provided. The system comprises a rangefinder adapted to output range measurements; an inertial sensor adapted to capture inertial measurements including inertial forces acting on the rangefinder and the attitude of the rangefinder; and a processor coupled the rangefinder and the inertial sensor and adapted to receive a set of range measurements from the rangefinder and inertial measurements from the inertial sensor. The processor is adapted to produce a virtual room reconstruction based on the set of range measurements from the rangefinder and inertial measurements from inertial sensor.
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Fogg & Powers LLC
Honeywell International , Inc.
Tsai Carol S. W.
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