Device for pictorially depicting three-dimensional objects
CA 2368550 A1 · Owner: Scannova Gmbh · Inventors: Weigel, Thilo; Wright, Dittmar; Setzer, Steffen
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In order to pictorially depict three-dimensional objects an object to be , depicted (28) is photographed using at least one camera (24) from a number of camera directions of said camera(s) (24) in relation to the object (28) to be depicted. Two-dimensional image data of each camera direction is saved together with the corresponding co-ordinates of the camera(s) (24) in relation to the object (28) to be depicted. The saved image data is reproduced from the perspective view to create a three-dimensional impression by merging the two-, dimensional image data whilst taking into account the corresponding coordinates. In order to fill in the image background behind the object to be depicted, …
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- Filed March 27, 2000. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended March 27, 2020.
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