Image analysis – Image transformation or preprocessing – Measuring image properties
Patent
1996-07-31
1998-11-03
Boudreau, Leo H.
Image analysis
Image transformation or preprocessing
Measuring image properties
382103, 382151, 382275, 348140, G06K 900, G06K 936, G06K 940
Patent
active
058321390
ABSTRACT:
A method for determining up to six degrees of freedom of a camera relative to a reference frame comprises sensing an optically modulated target with the camera and processing the camera's video output signal with a digital computer. The target may have a single pattern, multiple patterns, or patterns of varying size. Multiple targets may also be used. A very wide field of view camera may be used in conjunction with a method for removing geometric distortion from the camera's view. Target patterns may be transmissive, reflective, or retroreflective, or may actively emit light. Asymmetric patterns are used to eliminate ambiguity in the recovery of the degrees of freedom.
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Batterman Eric P.
Chandler Donald G.
Dunphy Robert H.
Boudreau Leo H.
Jacobson Allan
Mariam Daniel G.
Omniplanar Inc.
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