Cargo sensing system

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2004-03-12

2008-09-02

Bali, Vikkram (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Applications

3-d or stereo imaging analysis

C382S143000, C382S203000, C348S148000, C348S152000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07421112

ABSTRACT:
A cargo sensing system is configured to determine if cargo is present within a container. In one implementation, the cargo sensing system senses lines within an image of a cargo space. The lines may be straight, curved or otherwise configured, and are evaluated for indications of the presence of cargo within the cargo space. In a first implementation of the cargo sensing system, the lines within the cargo space are formed by a laser tracing over a predetermined projection pattern. In a second implementation of the cargo sensing system, the lines sensed are formed by intersection of planes defining the cargo space.

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