Spatially self-similar patterned illumination for depth imaging

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10627489
APP PUB NO 20190302234A1
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16377434

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Methods, systems, and devices involving patterned radiation are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments include a device for projecting pattern radiation. Some embodiments include a method for estimating coordinates of a location on an object in a 3D scene. Some embodiments include a system for estimating the coordinates of a location on an object in a 3D scene. A variety of radiation patterns are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments may relate to the use of patterned illumination to identify the angular information that may be utilized to measure depth by triangulation.

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COGNEX CORPORATIONONE VISION DRIVE NATICK MA 01760-2077

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Braker, Benjamin Louisville, US 18 498
McDonald, Trevor Lafayette, US 5 75
Moore, Eric Longmont, US 43 844
Wegner, Aaron Longmont, US 24 292
Zimmerman, Ronald Boulder, US 9 84

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