Abstract: A system and method for electronic modeling of physical objects in a three-dimensional (3D) representation is described. The system generally comprises a plurality of range and RGB cameras which are controlled to provide images of different portions of a 3D person or object. The method operates by taking the separate images produced by the plurality of range and RGB cameras, and combining them into a 3D representation.

Abstract: A system and method for electronic modeling of physical objects in a three-dimensional (3D) representation is described. The system generally comprises a plurality of range and RGB cameras which are controlled to provide images of different portions of a 3D person or object. The method operates by taking the separate images produced by the plurality of range and RGB cameras, and combining them into a 3D representation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating a 3D photorealistic model of a real-life object by applying a combined solution based on the analysis of photographic images combined with use of the data obtained from depth sensors, which are able to read the depth of and, thereby create maps of, the area sensed. Data arrives from two types of devices and is compared and combined. The developed matching algorithm captures the data and automatically creates a photorealistic 3D model of an object without the need for further manual processing. From this, photorealistic quality 3D models are created by building a polygon mesh and creating sets of textures, using the data coming from these two device types. The depth sensors make it possible to perform calculations of the depth maps generated from the real surrounding space of the object sensed.

Abstract: An electrically operable wheelchair having a seat, a base with a pair of motors respectively coupled with the main support wheels, a position detection assembly, and a controller coupled with the position detection assembly and the motors for controlling wheelchair operation in order to effect desired wheelchair movements. The hands-free input device of the invention, which includes the position detection assembly and a position detection device, provides input signals representative of desired wheelchair movements to the controller. The position detection device detects the position of the seat. Movement of the seat, rather than a joystick, creates the voltage signals which are then transmitted to the wheelchair controller.

Abstract: An electrically operable wheelchair having a seat, a base with a pair of motors respectively coupled with the main support wheels, a position detection assembly, and a controller coupled with the position detection assembly and the motors for controlling wheelchair operation in order to effect desired wheelchair movements. The hands-free input device of the invention, which includes the position detection assembly and a position detection device, provides input signals representative of desired wheelchair movements to the controller. The position detection device detects the position of the seat. Movement of the seat, rather than a joystick, creates the voltage signals which are then transmitted to the wheelchair controller.