Abstract: A system for capturing a virtual model of a site includes a range scanner for scanning the site to generate range data indicating distances from the range scanner to real-world objects. The system also includes a global positioning system (GPS) receiver coupled to the range scanner for acquiring GPS data for the range scanner at a scanning location. In addition, the system includes a communication interface for outputting a virtual model comprising the range data and the GPS data.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 21, 2003
Date of Patent:
July 6, 2004
Assignee:
E-BusinessControls Corp.
Inventors:
Robert M. Vashisth, James U. Jensen, James W. Bunger
Abstract: A system for capturing a virtual model of a site includes a range scanner for scanning the site to generate range data indicating distances from the range scanner to real-world objects. The system also includes a global positioning system (GPS) receiver coupled to the range scanner for acquiring GPS data for the range scanner at a scanning location. In addition, the system includes a communication interface for outputting a virtual model comprising the range data and the GPS data.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 21, 2003
Publication date:
July 24, 2003
Applicant:
E-BusinessControls Corp.
Inventors:
Robert M. Vashisth, James U. Jensen, James W. Bunger