Patents Assigned to Contour Dynamics
  • Apparatus and method for acquisition of 3D images
    Patent number: 4757379
    Abstract: Apparatus for acquiring digital data corresponding to a 3D object, incorporates a frame located in proximity to the 3D object in no fixed positional relationship therewith, a shutter for scanning the object with a shadow line, and apparatus for deriving signals corresponding to the position of the shadow line following on the 3D object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1988
    Assignee: Contour Dynamics
    Inventor: Daniel W. Wright