Range camera controller for acquiring 3D models
    2.
    发明授权
    Range camera controller for acquiring 3D models 有权
    用于获取3D模型的摄像机控制器

    公开(公告)号:US06519359B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-02-11

    申请号:US09428567

    申请日:1999-10-28

    IPC分类号: G06K900

    CPC分类号: G06T17/00

    摘要: A method of acquiring a three-dimensional surface image of an object using a range camera automatically calculates an optimal number of scans. The optimal number of scans is calculated in accordance with operator-defined and camera optical parameters. Scan data acquired for each scan is merged with a preference for higher resolution data over lower resolution data for any given scanned area, such that the merged scan data forms the three-dimensional surface image of the object.

    摘要翻译: 使用范围相机获取对象的三维表面图像的方法自动计算最佳扫描次数。 根据操作者定义的摄像机光学参数计算最佳扫描次数。 对于每个扫描获取的扫描数据与针对任何给定扫描区域的较低分辨率数据的较高分辨率数据的偏好合并,使得合并的扫描数据形成对象的三维表面图像。

    Reduced access X-ray imaging device
    3.
    发明授权
    Reduced access X-ray imaging device 有权
    减少接入X射线成像装置

    公开(公告)号:US06442237B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-27

    申请号:US09682615

    申请日:2001-09-27

    IPC分类号: G01B1506

    CPC分类号: G01N23/04

    摘要: An x-ray imaging device includes a borescope and an x-ray detector positioned at a distal end of the borescope. The x-ray detector can be configured to be movable into and out of an optical path and can include a scintillation screen. The movably configured x-ray detector can be moved into the optical path, when x-rays are impinging, and out of the optical path, when a visible image of a test object is desired, facilitating navigation of the x-ray detector through a test object. The x-ray imaging device can include an imager, for converting an image to an electronic format. The imager can be positioned at the proximal end of the borescope, with the borescope including a waveguide, for guiding light to a proximal end thereof. Alternatively, the imager can be positioned between the distal end of the borescope and the x-ray detector.

    摘要翻译: x射线成像装置包括定位在管孔镜远端的管状镜和x射线检测器。 X射线检测器可以被配置为可移动进出光路并且可以包括闪烁屏。 当X射线入射时,可移动构造的X射线检测器可以移动到光路中,并且当需要测试对象的可见图像时,在光路之外移动,便于X射线检测器的导航 测试对象。 x射线成像装置可以包括用于将图像转换成电子格式的成像器。 成像器可以位于管道镜的近端处,其中管状镜包括波导,用于将光引导到其近端。 或者,成像器可以位于管道镜的远端和x射线检测器之间。

    Computed radiography system and method for manufacturing the same
    4.
    发明授权
    Computed radiography system and method for manufacturing the same 有权
    计算机摄影系统及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US07825393B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-02

    申请号:US11861488

    申请日:2007-09-26

    IPC分类号: G01N23/083

    摘要: A computed radiography system is provided. The computed radiography system includes an imaging plate configured to store a radiation energy pattern of an object or emit multiple prompt emission photons of the radiation energy pattern upon irradiation or a combination thereof. The computed radiography system also includes at least one light source configured to illuminate at least a sub-area of the imaging plate for a time period of less than about a second. The at least one light source is configured to stimulate at least one of an emission of multiple photons of the radiation energy pattern stored in the imaging plate. The computed radiography system further includes a two dimensional imager configured to capture at least one two dimensional image from the at least a sub-area of the imaging plate using one of an image emitted from the radiation energy pattern stored or an image emitted from prompt emission or a combination thereof.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种计算机放射学系统。 所述计算机X射线摄影系统包括被配置为存储对象的辐射能量图案或者在照射时发射辐射能量图案的多个即时发射光子或其组合的成像板。 所述计算机放射照相系统还包括至少一个光源,所述至少一个光源被配置为在小于大约一秒的时间段内照射所述成像板的至少一个子区域。 至少一个光源被配置为刺激存储在成像板中的辐射能量图案的多个光子的发射中的至少一个。 所述计算机放射摄影系统还包括二维成像器,其被配置为使用从所存储的辐射能量图案发射的图像或从快速发射的图像中的一个捕获来自成像板的至少一个子区域的至少一个二维图像 或其组合。

    Computer-and human-readable part markings and system and method using same
    5.
    发明授权
    Computer-and human-readable part markings and system and method using same 失效
    计算机和人类可读部分标记,使用该标记的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06869022B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-22

    申请号:US09681953

    申请日:2001-06-29

    IPC分类号: G06K7/10 G06K19/06

    摘要: A part marking technique based on a string of alphanumeric human-readable characters which are “printed” using a “texture” which is “cut-out” from a two-dimensional redundant bit pattern, e.g., a two-dimensional matrix of data cells selectively occupied or not occupied by dots or other suitable geometric shapes. The bit pattern is readable by a system comprising an imager and a computer for processing the data contained in the acquired image. In the case of a bit pattern formed by visible dots, the system comprises an optical detector, e.g., a television camera or other imager. The part marking is simultaneously readable by a human and a computer system.

    摘要翻译: 基于一系列字母数字人类可读字符的部件标记技术,其使用从“二维冗余位模式”(例如数据单元的二维矩阵)中“切出”的“纹理”“打印” 有选择地占据或不被点或其它合适的几何形状所占据。 该位模式可由包括成像器和计算机的系统来读取,用于处理包含在所获取的图像中的数据。 在由可见点形成的位图案的情况下,该系统包括光学检测器,例如电视摄像机或其他成像器。 人体和计算机系统同时可读取部件标记。

    Part marking method applicable to industrial parts
    7.
    发明授权
    Part marking method applicable to industrial parts 失效
    适用于工业部件的零件标记方法

    公开(公告)号:US06616041B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-09

    申请号:US09514941

    申请日:2000-02-28

    IPC分类号: G06K710

    摘要: A durable part marking is achieved by local surface material modification. Selected surface area properties of the part are altered without substantial alteration of the physical configuration of the part. The alterations are placed in a coherent pattern accomplishing a durable method of identification marking on a part. Subsequently, the coherent pattern is detected and the coherent pattern interpreted to retrieve the original identification marking. Unlike labeling, ink marking, stamping or etching, many surface or near-surface modifications are not necessarily visible to the human eye. Hence, the invention includes: 1) a method for surface modification, 2) a method for assuring enhanced readability and accuracy of the read back of the encoded data, and 3) a method for locating the surface alteration.

    摘要翻译: 通过局部表面材料修改实现耐用零件标记。 改变零件的所选表面积特性,而不会对零件的物理结构造成实质性的改变。 这些改变被放置在一个连贯的图案中,实现了零件上的耐用的识别标记方法。 随后,检测出相干图案,并将相干图案解释为检索原始识别标记。 与标签,油墨标记,冲压或蚀刻不同,许多表面或近表面的修饰不一定对人眼可见。 因此,本发明包括:1)表面修饰方法,2)确保编码数据回读的增强的可读性和精度的方法,以及3)用于定位表面改变的方法。

    Method for registering a storage phosphor screen
    8.
    发明授权
    Method for registering a storage phosphor screen 有权
    记录荧光屏的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07550754B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-23

    申请号:US11756989

    申请日:2007-06-01

    IPC分类号: G03B42/08

    CPC分类号: G01T1/2014

    摘要: A computed radiography (CR) system for imaging an object is provided. The system includes a radiation source, a storage phosphor screen, an illumination source and a two dimensional imager. The radiation source is configured to irradiate the storage phosphor screen, and the storage phosphor screen is configured to store the radiation energy. The illumination source is configured to illuminate at least a sub-area of the storage phosphor screen to stimulate emission of photons from the storage phosphor screen. The two dimensional (2D) imager is configured to capture a two dimensional image from the storage phosphor screen using the stimulated emission photons. A method of reading a storage phosphor screen is also provided. The method includes illuminating at least a sub-area of the storage phosphor screen using an illumination source to stimulate emission of photons from the storage phosphor screen. The method further includes capturing at least one 2D image using a 2D imager, from at least a sub-array of the storage phosphor screen using the stimulated photons.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于成像对象的计算机放射学(CR)系统。 该系统包括辐射源,存储荧光屏,照明源和二维成像器。 辐射源被配置为照射存储荧光屏,并且存储荧光屏被配置为存储辐射能量。 照明源被配置为照亮存储荧光屏的至少一个子区域以刺激来自存储荧光屏的光子的发射。 二维(2D)成像器被配置为使用受激发射光子从存储荧光屏捕获二维图像。 还提供了一种读取存储荧光屏的方法。 该方法包括使用照明源照亮存储荧光屏的至少一个子区域,以刺激来自存储荧光屏的光子的发射。 所述方法还包括使用所述受激光子从所述存储荧光屏的至少子阵列中使用2D成像器捕获至少一个2D图像。

    Real time tracking of camera pose
    9.
    发明授权
    Real time tracking of camera pose 失效
    相机姿态的实时跟踪

    公开(公告)号:US5850469A

    公开(公告)日:1998-12-15

    申请号:US743068

    申请日:1996-11-04

    摘要: The present invention is a system for real time tracking of position and orientation, termed "pose", of a remote camera. While remote cameras have been used on a regular basis to inspect machinery for wear or damage, knowing the exact location of a camera is difficult. Off-line feature extraction is employed with on-line pose determination. The feature extraction precomputes features from a CAD model of the object visible in a selected set of views. The on-line pose determination starts from an initial pose estimate, determines the visible model features, projects them into a two-dimensional image coordinate system, matches each to the current camera image, and uses the differences between the predicted and matched feature positions in a gradient descent technique to iteratively refine the pose estimate. The on-line portion of the system is designed to execute at video frame rates, providing a continual indication of borescope tip pose.

    摘要翻译: 本发明是用于实时跟踪远程摄像机的位置和姿态(称为“姿势”)的系统。 虽然远程摄像机已经定期用于检查机器的磨损或损坏,但知道摄像机的确切位置是困难的。 离线特征提取采用在线姿态确定。 特征提取预先计算的功能来自对象的CAD模型,在一组选定视图中可见。 在线姿势确定从初始姿态估计开始,确定可见模型特征,将它们投影到二维图像坐标系中,将其与当前摄像机图像匹配,并使用预测和匹配特征位置之间的差异 梯度下降技术来迭代地改进姿态估计。 系统的在线部分被设计为以视频帧速率执行,提供了连续显示管道镜尖端姿势。

    Non-contact optical measurement probe
    10.
    发明授权
    Non-contact optical measurement probe 失效
    非接触式光学测量探头

    公开(公告)号:US5831735A

    公开(公告)日:1998-11-03

    申请号:US901637

    申请日:1997-07-28

    IPC分类号: G01B11/00 G01B11/03 G01B11/14

    CPC分类号: G01B11/007

    摘要: An Optical Probe Measurement Device accurately and efficiently measures locations of visible features of a structure without making contact with the structure. It employs a centering microscope which a user looks through to locate the feature to be measured. The centering microscope is connected to an orientation plate in a known pose which has targets measurable with a 3D measurement device. The 3D measurement device determines 3D locations of the targets. A light source is attached to the orientation plate to produce a light beam which intersects the optical axis at the focal point of the centering microscope, being a distance D.sub.0 away from the end of the centering microscope. When this light beam impinges on the surface of the structure at the same location as the feature seen in the centering microscope, the feature is exactly the D.sub.0 away from the centering microscope. A calculation device receives the measured 3D locations of the targets, the pose of the centering microscope relative to the orientation plate, and the distance D.sub.0, and calculates the actual 3D location of the focal point, also being the location of the feature on the structure. Optionally a triggering device may be used to indicate when to calculate the location of the focal point.

    摘要翻译: 光学探头测量装置准确有效地测量结构的可见特征的位置,而不与结构接触。 它采用一个定心显微镜,用户可以通过它查找要测量的特征。 定心显微镜以已知姿势连接到定向板,其具有可用3D测量装置测量的目标。 3D测量装置确定目标的3D位置。 光源附着在定向板上,以产生在定心显微镜的焦点处与光轴相交的光束,距离定心显微镜端部的距离D0。 当这种光束在与定心显微镜中看到的特征相同的位置撞击结构的表面时,该特征正好是距离定心显微镜的D0。 计算装置接收目标的测量3D位置,定心显微镜相对于定向板的姿态和距离D0,并计算焦点的实际3D位置,也是结构上特征的位置 。 可选地,可以使用触发装置来指示何时计算焦点的位置。