Image analysis – Applications – 3-d or stereo imaging analysis
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Zarka, David P (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
3-d or stereo imaging analysis
C348S169000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07991222
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for imaging a three-dimensional scene having one or more objects. The system includes a light source, a detector array, a timing circuit, an inertial guidance system and a processor connected to the timing circuit and the inertial guidance system. The light source generates an optical pulse and projects the optical pulse on an object so that it is reflected as a reflected pulse. The detector array includes a plurality of detectors, wherein the detectors are oriented to receive the reflected pulse. The timing circuit determines when the reflected pulse reached detectors on the detector array. The inertial guidance system measures angular velocity and acceleration. The processor forms a composite image of the three-dimensional scene as a function of camera position and range to objects in the three-dimensional scene.
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Chen William
Dimsdale Jerry
Lewis Andrew
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
Zarka David P
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