Systems and methods for 3-D imaging

Details Systems and methods for 3-D imaging Systems and methods for 3-D imaging

2005-09-29

2010-06-15

Mehta, Bhavesh M (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Image transformation or preprocessing

Mapping 2-d image onto a 3-d surface

C348S042000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07738733

ABSTRACT:
The various embodiments generally describe systems and methods related to 3-dimensional (3-D) imaging. In one exemplary embodiment, an imaging system incorporates a 2-dimensional (2-D) image capture system that generates 2-D digital image information representing an object, a signal transmitter that transmits a ranging signal towards the object, and a signal receiver that receives the ranging signal returned by the object. Also included, is an image processor that computes distance information from the time difference between signal transmission and reception of the ranging signal. The image processor combines the distance information and 2-D digital image information to produce 3-D digital image information representing the object.

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