Abstract: An optical scanning system and method are provided that may include an optical scanning attachment coupled to a digitizing arm for use in a three-dimensional (3D) scan of a surface of a partially closed volume. The optical scanning attachment including at least one laser operable to generate a laser light at a frequency. The optical scanning attachment further includes at least one optical element operable to receive the laser light and create a light pattern. The optical scanning attachment further includes at least one camera including a lens and configured to receive an image of the light pattern on the surface of the partially closed volume. The optical scanning attachment further includes an elongated member having a proximal and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is positioned closer to the digitizing arm as compared to the distal end, wherein the at least one laser is positioned so that external laser light emanates adjacent the distal end of the elongated member.

Abstract: An optical scanning system and method are provided that may include an optical scanning attachment coupled to a digitizing arm for use in a three-dimensional (3D) scan of a surface of a partially closed volume. The optical scanning attachment including at least one laser operable to generate a laser light at a frequency. The optical scanning attachment further includes at least one optical element operable to receive the laser light and create a light pattern. The optical scanning attachment further includes at least one camera including a lens and configured to receive an image of the light pattern on the surface of the partially closed volume. The optical scanning attachment further includes an elongated member having a proximal and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is positioned closer to the digitizing arm as compared to the distal end, wherein the at least one laser is positioned so that external laser light emanates adjacent the distal end of the elongated member.