Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Three-dimension
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-20
2011-10-11
Wu, Xiao (Department: 2628)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Computer graphics processing
Three-dimension
C345S427000, C382S128000, C382S154000, C433S029000, C433S033000, C433S055000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08035637
ABSTRACT:
A scanning system that acquires three-dimensional images as an incremental series of fitted three-dimensional data sets is improved by testing for successful incremental fits in real time and providing a variety of visual user cues and process modifications depending upon the relationship of newly acquired data to previously acquired data. The system may be used to aid in error-free completion of three-dimensional scans. The methods and systems described herein may also usefully be employed to scan complex surfaces including occluded or obstructed surfaces by maintaining a continuous three-dimensional scan across separated subsections of the surface. In one useful dentistry application, a full three-dimensional surface scan may be obtained for two dental arches in occlusion.
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