公开(公告)号：US09360301B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US14803540

申请日：2015-07-20

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Robert E. Bridges ,  David H. Parker ,  Kelley Fletcher

IPC: G01B11/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01S17/66

CPC classification number: G01S3/786 ,  G01B11/002 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01C15/002 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G06F3/015 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06K9/00355 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T7/174 ,  G06T7/194 ,  G06T7/254 ,  G06T7/30 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/20224 ,  G06T2207/30196

Abstract: A method and system are provided for controlling a laser tracker remotely from the laser tracker through gestures performed by a user. The method includes providing a rule of correspondence between each of a plurality of commands and each of a plurality of user gestures. A gesture is performed by the user with the user's body that corresponds to one of the plurality of user gestures. The gesture performed by the user is detected. The gesture recognition engine determines a first command from one of the plurality of commands that correspond with the detected gesture. Then the first command is executed with the laser tracker.

公开(公告)号：US11860276B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US17383070

申请日：2021-07-22

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth Steffey ,  Robert E. Bridges ,  David H. Parker

IPC: G01S17/42 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S7/48 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01S17/87 ,  G01S17/86

CPC classification number: G01S17/42 ,  G01B11/002 ,  G01C15/002 ,  G01S7/4808 ,  G01S7/4813 ,  G01S7/4817 ,  G01S7/4818 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S17/86 ,  G01S17/87 ,  G01S17/89

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) coordinate measurement device and method of operating combines tracker and scanner functionality. The method includes selecting an operating mode on the coordinate measurement device. A first light is emitted from the coordinate measurement device. At least two angles associated with the emitting of the first light are measured. A second light is received with an optical detector, wherein the second light is a reflection of the first light off of the retroreflector or the surface. A distance is determined based at least in part on the selected mode, the emitting of the first light, and the receiving of the second light. Three dimensional coordinates of at least one point in the environment are determined based at least in part on the measuring of the at least two angles and the determination of the distance.

公开(公告)号：US20210349215A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-11

申请号：US17383070

申请日：2021-07-22

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth Steffey ,  Robert E. Bridges ,  David H. Parker

IPC: G01S17/42 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S7/48 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01S17/87 ,  G01S17/86

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) coordinate measurement device and method of operating combines tracker and scanner functionality. The method includes selecting an operating mode on the coordinate measurement device. A first light is emitted from the coordinate measurement device. At least two angles associated with the emitting of the first light are measured. A second light is received with an optical detector, wherein the second light is a reflection of the first light off of the retroreflector or the surface. A distance is determined based at least in part on the selected mode, the emitting of the first light, and the receiving of the second light. Three dimensional coordinates of at least one point in the environment are determined based at least in part on the measuring of the at least two angles and the determination of the distance.

公开(公告)号：US09417317B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14827696

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Robert E. Bridges ,  David H. Parker

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01S7/486 ,  G01B11/14 ,  H04N13/02 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01C3/08 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S17/87 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G01B11/02 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S7/481

CPC classification number: G01S7/4865 ,  G01B11/002 ,  G01B11/005 ,  G01B11/026 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01C3/08 ,  G01C15/002 ,  G01S7/4817 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S17/87 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G06F3/017 ,  H04N13/20 ,  H04N13/221

Abstract: A device is provided that includes a housing and a first motor. The first motor rotates about a first axis. A second motor is coupled to rotate the housing, the second motor rotating about a second axis. A device frame of reference is defined by the first and second axis. A mirror is rotated about the first axis by the first motor. A first and second angle measuring devices measure a first and second angle of rotation. A 3D time-of-flight camera is arranged within the housing coaxially with the first axis. The camera acquires an image of an object reflected from the mirror. A processor determines at least one first 3D coordinate of at least one point on the object, the first 3D coordinate based at least in part on the image acquired by the camera, the first angle of rotation, and the second angle of rotation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括壳体和第一电动机的装置。 第一马达围绕第一轴旋转。 第二电动机联接以旋转壳体，第二电动机围绕第二轴线旋转。 设备参考系由第一和第二轴限定。 第一个电机绕着第一个轴旋转镜子。 第一和第二角度测量装置测量第一和第二旋转角度。 三维飞行时间相机被布置在与第一轴同轴的壳体内。 相机获取从镜子反射的物体的图像。 处理器至少部分地基于由照相机获取的图像，第一旋转角度和第二旋转角度来确定物体上的至少一个点的至少一个第一3D坐标，第一3D坐标。

公开(公告)号：US09383189B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14803575

申请日：2015-07-20

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Robert E. Bridges ,  David H. Parker ,  Kelley Fletcher

IPC: G01B11/00 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01S17/66

CPC classification number: G01S3/786 ,  G01B11/002 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01C15/002 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G06F3/015 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06K9/00355 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T7/174 ,  G06T7/194 ,  G06T7/254 ,  G06T7/30 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/20224 ,  G06T2207/30196

Abstract: A method and system are provided for controlling a laser tracker remotely from the laser tracker through gestures performed by a user. The method includes providing a rule of correspondence between each of a plurality of commands and each of a plurality of user gestures. A gesture is performed by the user with the user's body that corresponds to one of the plurality of user gestures. The gesture performed by the user is detected. The gesture recognition engine determines a first command from one of the plurality of commands that correspond with the detected gesture. Then the first command is executed with the laser tracker.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和系统，用于通过由用户执行的手势来控制来自激光跟踪器的激光跟踪器。 该方法包括提供多个命令中的每一个与多个用户手势中的每一个之间的对应规则。 用户使用与多个用户手势之一相对应的用户身体执行手势。 检测用户执行的手势。 手势识别引擎从与检测到的手势相对应的多个命令之一确定第一命令。 然后用激光跟踪器执行第一个命令。

公开(公告)号：US20160010973A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：US14803575

申请日：2015-07-20

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Robert E. Bridges ,  David H. Parker ,  Kelley Fletcher

IPC: G01B11/00 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G01S3/786 ,  G01B11/002 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01C15/002 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G06F3/015 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06K9/00355 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T7/174 ,  G06T7/194 ,  G06T7/254 ,  G06T7/30 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/20224 ,  G06T2207/30196

Abstract: A method and system are provided for controlling a laser tracker remotely from the laser tracker through gestures performed by a user. The method includes providing a rule of correspondence between each of a plurality of commands and each of a plurality of user gestures. A gesture is performed by the user with the user's body that corresponds to one of the plurality of user gestures. The gesture performed by the user is detected. The gesture recognition engine determines a first command from one of the plurality of commands that correspond with the detected gesture. Then the first command is executed with the laser tracker.

公开(公告)号：US20150323306A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14803540

申请日：2015-07-20

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Robert E. Bridges ,  David H. Parker ,  Kelley Fletcher

IPC: G01B11/00 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G01B11/14

CPC classification number: G01S3/786 ,  G01B11/002 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01C15/002 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G06F3/015 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06K9/00355 ,  G06T7/12 ,  G06T7/174 ,  G06T7/194 ,  G06T7/254 ,  G06T7/30 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/20224 ,  G06T2207/30196

Abstract: A method and system are provided for controlling a laser tracker remotely from the laser tracker through gestures performed by a user. The method includes providing a rule of correspondence between each of a plurality of commands and each of a plurality of user gestures. A gesture is performed by the user with the user's body that corresponds to one of the plurality of user gestures. The gesture performed by the user is detected. The gesture recognition engine determines a first command from one of the plurality of commands that correspond with the detected gesture. Then the first command is executed with the laser tracker.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和系统，用于通过由用户执行的手势来控制来自激光跟踪器的激光跟踪器。 该方法包括提供多个命令中的每一个与多个用户手势中的每一个之间的对应规则。 用户使用与多个用户手势之一相对应的用户身体执行手势。 检测用户执行的手势。 手势识别引擎从与检测到的手势相对应的多个命令之一确定第一命令。 然后用激光跟踪器执行第一个命令。

公开(公告)号：US09163922B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US14548528

申请日：2014-11-20

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Robert E. Bridges ,  David H. Parker

IPC: G01B5/012 ,  G01B21/04 ,  G01B5/008 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G05B19/401

CPC classification number: G01B5/012 ,  G01B5/008 ,  G01B11/002 ,  G01B11/005 ,  G01B21/047 ,  G01B2210/58 ,  G05B19/401 ,  G05B2219/37193 ,  G05B2219/40233 ,  G05B2219/40555 ,  G05B2219/45061

Abstract: An articulated arm coordinate measurement machine (AACMM) that includes a noncontact 3D measurement device, position transducers, a camera, and a processor operable to project a spot of light to an object point, to measure first 3D coordinates of the object point based on readings of the noncontact 3D measurement device and the position transducers, to capture the spot of light with the camera in a camera image, and to attribute the first 3D coordinates to the spot of light in the camera image.

Abstract translation: 一种铰接臂坐标测量机（AACMM），其包括非接触3D测量装置，位置传感器，相机和可操作以将光点投射到物体点的处理器，以基于读数测量对象点的第一3D坐标 的非接触式3D测量装置和位置传感器，以便在照相机图像中用相机拍摄光点，并将第一3D坐标归因于相机图像中的光点。

公开(公告)号：US20150075018A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14548528

申请日：2014-11-20

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Robert E. Bridges ,  David H. Parker

IPC: G01B5/012 ,  G01B11/00

CPC classification number: G01B5/012 ,  G01B5/008 ,  G01B11/002 ,  G01B11/005 ,  G01B21/047 ,  G01B2210/58 ,  G05B19/401 ,  G05B2219/37193 ,  G05B2219/40233 ,  G05B2219/40555 ,  G05B2219/45061

Abstract: An articulated arm coordinate measurement machine (AACMM) that includes a noncontact 3D measurement device, position transducers, a camera, and a processor operable to project a spot of light to an object point, to measure first 3D coordinates of the object point based on readings of the noncontact 3D measurement device and the position transducers, to capture the spot of light with the camera in a camera image, and to attribute the first 3D coordinates to the spot of light in the camera image.

Abstract translation: 一种铰接臂坐标测量机（AACMM），其包括非接触3D测量装置，位置传感器，相机和可操作以将光点投射到物体点的处理器，以基于读数测量对象点的第一3D坐标 的非接触式3D测量装置和位置传感器，以便在照相机图像中用相机拍摄光点，并将第一3D坐标归因于相机图像中的光点。

公开(公告)号：US10663588B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-26

申请号：US15675988

申请日：2017-08-14

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth Steffey ,  Robert E. Bridges ,  David H. Parker

IPC: G01S17/42 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G01S7/48 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01S17/87 ,  G01S17/86

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) coordinate measurement device combines tracker and scanner functionality. The tracker function is configured to send light to a retroreflector and determine distance to the retroreflector based on the reflected light. The tracker is also configured to track the retroreflector as it moves, and to determine 3D coordinates of the retroreflector. The scanner is configured to send a beam of light to a point on an object surface and to determine 3D coordinate of the point. In addition, the scanner is configured to adjustably focus the beam of light.