| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 8126907 |
Commercial shape search engine |
February 28, 2012 |
| Embodiments including a system for searching through a database using two or three dimensional data or data derived from the two three dimensional data. The database may be populated by searching a network environment to compile two dimensional image or three dimensional model data. A se |
| 8116559 |
Hand held portable three dimensional scanner |
February 14, 2012 |
| Embodiments of the invention may include a scanning device to scan three dimensional objects. The scanning device may generate a three dimensional model. The scanning device may also generate a texture map for the three dimensional model. Techniques utilized to generate the model or text |
| 8049751 |
Applications with integrated capture |
November 1, 2011 |
| Embodiments include a system for integrating capture software functionality into other software applications including computer aided design (CAD) application, search application, database management application, email applications, network publishing applications, collaboration appl |
| 7995834 |
Multiple laser scanner |
August 9, 2011 |
| A method and system to capture geometry of a three dimensional target while disambiguating multiple projected target elements. The system projects at least three light pattern elements toward a target at a diverse spacing relative to each other. The system captures at least one image |
| 7711179 |
Hand held portable three dimensional scanner |
May 4, 2010 |
| Embodiments of the invention may include a scanning device to scan three dimensional objects. The scanning device may generate a three dimensional model. The scanning device may also generate a texture map for the three dimensional model. Techniques utilized to generate the model or text |
| 7358986 |
Digital imaging system having distribution controlled over a distributed network |
April 15, 2008 |
| The three-dimensional imaging system providing distribution over a distributed network. A low-cost convenient three-dimensional imaging system having a digitizer and orientation fixture which automatically acquires and calibrates to each other. Automatic acquisition and calibration p |
| 7233351 |
Method for high resolution incremental imaging |
June 19, 2007 |
| A method and apparatus to capture a high resolution photograph of a target. A focal zone of a linear image sensing array is displaced across an area containing a target to be photographed. The displacement may be angular or linear with appropriate scaling to yield the end photograph. |
| 7050585 |
Imaging system monitored or controlled to ensure fidelity of file captured |
May 23, 2006 |
| A three-dimensional imaging system providing certification over a distributed network. By monitoring or controlling image capture from a trusted environment, the fidelity of the record of the image captured is certified by the operator of the trusted environment. An image record may |
| 6985145 |
Graphical interface for manipulation of 3D models |
January 10, 2006 |
| A method comprising analyzing a data file representing a three dimensional object to automatically identify a plurality of views of interest based on at least one observable characteristic of the three dimensional object; and defining an access mechanism to permit the plurality of views |
| 6980302 |
Three dimensional digitizer using multiple methods |
December 27, 2005 |
| A method and apparatus capable of using two or more capture methods to create three-dimensional representations of a target captured. Elements of the three-dimensional digital representation generated from the plural capture method are combined to yield a single digital three-dimensional |
| 6923558 |
Filament alignment mechanism for high accuracy lamps |
August 2, 2005 |
| A system for aligning a light source to a reflector on a frame for efficiently illuminating a target along a first axis of the reflector. The light source is coupled to an arm that is linearly translatable by a driver assembly coupled to the frame. The travel of the driver assembly is |
| 6856407 |
Method for depth detection in 3D imaging providing a depth measurement for each unitary group of |
February 15, 2005 |
| A method and apparatus for obtaining up to one depth measurement for each pixel. A image sensing array (ISA) captures a measurement of intensity on a surface. The intensity maps to depth. Accordingly, from a single pixel, or a group of pixels without regard to the intensity distribution |
| 6765501 |
High performance rotary axis |
July 20, 2004 |
| A high performance rotary axis. An upper and lower unit are coupled together by a pair of bearings to permit relative rotation between the units. The bearings are biased relative to others along a link to reduce play between the bearings. A processor and sensor provide for detection of |
| 6701006 |
Apparatus and method for point cloud assembly |
March 2, 2004 |
| A method and apparatus for point cloud assembly are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the obtaining of a data set of a first point cloud and a data set of a second point cloud. Once obtained, a portion of geometry defined by each respective data set is identified, whi |
| 6639684 |
Digitizer using intensity gradient to image features of three-dimensional objects |
October 28, 2003 |
| A method and apparatus to digitize three-dimensional objects. A projection assembly is retained in fixed relation to an imaging assembly. The projection assembly projects a fixed gradient light pattern into a focal zone of the imaging assembly. The imaging assembly integrates the ill |
| 6530550 |
Wireless turntable |
March 11, 2003 |
| A method and apparatus for rotating an object. An upper unit is rotatably mounted on a base. A drive mechanism is mounted within the base so as to engage and drive rotation of the upper unit. A processor within the base controls the drive mechanism to achieve desirable acceleration c |
