Abstract: A method and system to capture geometry of a three dimensional target while disambiguating multiple projected target elements. The system projects at least three light pattern elements toward a target at a diverse spacing relative to each other. The system captures at least one image of the target while illuminated by at least one of the pattern elements. The pattern elements are moved relative to the target. The system disambiguates one pattern element from any other contained within an image of the target, at least in part based on the diverse spacing. The system measures triangulation locations of points on a three-dimensional surface of the target.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for monitoring the performance of a gas turbine engine. A counter value Indicative of the comparison between the engine condition and the threshold condition is adjusted. The aircraft operator is warned of an impending maintenance condition based on the counter value and determines an appropriate course of action.

Abstract: A computerized method of drawing provides sketching-type drawing capabilities in a computer-aided design (CAD) environment. Geometrical drawing parts or elements, sketched through a hand-controlled indicator and lacking in the precision criteria or standards associated with formal drawings, are recognized and interpreted as points, straight lines, open arcs, circles and ellipses. Delete and “areafill” symbols, similarly, are recognized and interpreted. The method also provides the capability to distinguish and interpret relatively complex, multiple-part or element strokes. This is done by determining break locations for the elements along the stroke, and by recognizing these elements before re-constituting a stroke meeting precision criteria. A variety of geometrical constraints which are important in a CAD environment, including coincidence, parallelism, tangency and relimitation, are also recognized and imposed.