公开(公告)号：US20150070712A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14541607

申请日：2014-11-14

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peter G. Cramer ,  Robert E. Bridges ,  Nils P. Steffensen ,  Robert C. Mehler ,  Kenneth Steffey ,  John M. Hoffer, JR. ,  Daniel G. Lasley

IPC: G01S17/66 ,  G01B11/26 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01B11/14

CPC classification number: G01S17/66 ,  G01B11/002 ,  G01B11/03 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01B11/26 ,  G01C15/004 ,  G01C15/06 ,  G01K7/02 ,  G01K7/22 ,  G01S7/48 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/74 ,  G02B5/12 ,  G02B5/122

Abstract: A target includes a contact element having a region of spherical curvature, a retroreflector rigidly connected to the contact element, a transmitter configured to emit an electromagnetic signal, a temperature sensor disposed on the target, configured to measure an air temperature, and configured to send the measured air temperature to the transmitter.

Abstract translation: 目标包括具有球形曲率区域的接触元件，刚性地连接到接触元件的后向反射器，被配置为发射电磁信号的发射器，设置在目标上的温度传感器，被配置为测量空气温度，并且被配置为发送 测量到发射机的空气温度。

公开(公告)号：US20130202010A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13832658

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peter G. Cramer ,  Robert E. Bridges ,  Nils P. Steffensen ,  Robert C. Mehler ,  Kenneth Staffey ,  John M. Hoffer, JR. ,  Daniel G. Lasley

IPC: G02B5/12

CPC classification number: G01S17/66 ,  G01B11/002 ,  G01B11/03 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01B11/26 ,  G01C15/004 ,  G01C15/06 ,  G01K7/02 ,  G01K7/22 ,  G01S7/48 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/74 ,  G02B5/12 ,  G02B5/122

Abstract: A target is provided having a retroreflector. A body is provided having a spherical exterior portion, the body containing a cavity. The cavity is sized to hold the retroreflector, the cavity open to the exterior of the body and having at least one surface opposite the opening, the retroreflector at least partially disposed in the cavity, wherein the retroreflector and at least one surface define a space therebetween. A transmitter is configured to emit an electromagnetic signal. A first actuator is configured to initiate emission of the electromagnetic signal, wherein the transmitter and the first actuator are affixed to the body.

公开(公告)号：US10209059B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-19

申请号：US15856717

申请日：2017-12-28

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kalyan Nagalla ,  Robert C. Mehler ,  Robert E. Bridges

IPC: G01B11/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G01S3/786 ,  G01B21/04 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01B5/004 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G06F3/042

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) coordinate measurement system includes: a retroreflector; a laser tracker including: a first light source; a second light source; at least one camera proximate the second light source; and a processor responsive to executable instructions which when executed by the processor is operable to determine, in a first instance, that a follow-operator gesture has been given by an operator and in response turn the laser tracker to follow movement of the operator.

公开(公告)号：US20170285127A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：US15625347

申请日：2017-06-16

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kalyan Nagalla ,  Robert C. Mehler ,  Robert E. Bridges

IPC: G01S3/786 ,  G01B21/04 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01B5/004 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0346

CPC classification number: G01B11/002 ,  G01B5/004 ,  G01B21/047 ,  G01C15/002 ,  G01S3/786 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/0425

Abstract: A method for measuring three-dimensional (3D) coordinates includes providing a retroreflector and a laser tracker. An operator gives a follow-operator gesture, and the laser tracker responds by following movement of the operator.

公开(公告)号：US09772394B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US15055699

申请日：2016-02-29

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kalyan Nagalla ,  Robert C. Mehler ,  Robert E. Bridges

IPC: G01B11/14 ,  G01S3/786 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G01B21/04 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G01B5/004 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/0346

CPC classification number: G01B11/002 ,  G01B5/004 ,  G01B21/047 ,  G01C15/002 ,  G01S3/786 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/0425

Abstract: A method for measuring three-dimensional (3D) coordinates includes providing a retroreflector and a laser tracker. In a first instance, an operator gives a follow-operator gesture. The laser tracker responds by following movement of the operator. In a second instance, the operator gives a lock-on gesture. The laser tracker responds by steering a beam of light onto the retroreflector.

公开(公告)号：US20170176169A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US15450200

申请日：2017-03-06

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kalyan Nagalla ,  Robert C. Mehler ,  Robert E. Bridges

IPC: G01B11/00 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G01S3/786 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G01S17/02 ,  G01S17/66

CPC classification number: G01B11/002 ,  G01B5/004 ,  G01B21/047 ,  G01C15/002 ,  G01S3/786 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/0425

Abstract: A method for measuring three-dimensional (3D) coordinates includes providing a retroreflector and a laser tracker. In a first instance, an operator gives a follow-operator command. The laser tracker responds by following movement of the operator. In a second instance, the operator gives a lock-on command. The laser tracker responds by steering a beam of light onto the retroreflector.

公开(公告)号：US08593648B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US13826883

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: FARO Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peter G. Cramer ,  Robert E. Bridges ,  Nils P. Steffensen ,  Robert C. Mehler ,  Kenneth Steffey ,  John M. Hoffer, Jr. ,  Daniel G. Lasley

IPC: G01B11/14

CPC classification number: G01S17/66 ,  G01B11/002 ,  G01B11/03 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01B11/26 ,  G01C15/004 ,  G01C15/06 ,  G01K7/02 ,  G01K7/22 ,  G01S7/48 ,  G01S7/497 ,  G01S17/42 ,  G01S17/74 ,  G02B5/12 ,  G02B5/122

Abstract: A method is provided of obtaining the characteristics of a target by a device. The method includes providing the target having a target frame of reference, a retroreflector and a body. Providing a contact element rigidly fixed with respect to the body. A device is provided having a frame of reference and a light source, the device configured to measure a distance and two angles from the device to the retroreflector reference point. An identifier element located on the body. A workpiece surface is provided. The contact element contacts the workpiece surface. The retroreflector is illuminated with light from the light source and returns a reflected light. A distance and two angles are measured based at least in part on the reflected light. The first information is read with a first reader attached to the device. A three-dimensional coordinate of a point on the workpiece surface is calculated.

Abstract translation: 提供一种通过设备获得目标特征的方法。 该方法包括提供具有目标参考系的目标，后向反射器和主体。 提供相对于身体刚性固定的接触元件。 提供具有参考框架和光源的设备，该设备被配置为测量从设备到后向反射器参考点的距离和两个角度。 位于身体的标识符元素。 提供工件表面。 接触元件接触工件表面。 后向反射器被来自光源的光照射并返回反射光。 至少部分地基于反射光来测量距离和两个角度。 第一个信息是用连接到设备的第一个阅读器读取的。 计算工件表面上的点的三维坐标。