Method and apparatus for measuring distance to an object

Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Optical or pre-photocell system

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356 1, G01N 2186, G01V 904

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047602694

ABSTRACT:
The depth-gauging vision system includes illumination apparatus for projecting a preselected feature upon an object whose distance and orientation are to be determined. A camera is provided for generating an image of the feature reflected from the object. Processing apparatus is provided comparing the reflected image of the feature with the preselected feature itself to determine the distance to the object and its orientation.

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