Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system – Orientation or position
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-17
2007-07-17
Bui, Bryan (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system
Orientation or position
C702S150000, C702S151000, C702S155000, C702S159000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11334091
ABSTRACT:
A portable coordinate measurement machine for measuring the position of an object in a selected volume includes a positionable articulated arm having a plurality of jointed arm segments. The arm includes a measurement probe having an integrated line laser scanner mounted thereon. The laser may be a thermally stabilized laser.
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Barba Jacint R.
Raab Simon
Sajedi Seyed Ali
Upchurch Joel Wyatt
Bui Bryan
Faro Technologies Inc.
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