Abstract: A calibration plate and a method of calibrating a 3D measurement device is provided. The calibration plate includes a planar body having a surface. A plurality of marks are arranged on the surface. The plurality of marks being configured to be recorded by the camera and can be identified in the resulting recorded images during operation of the 3D measurement device. A mirror is positioned on the surface that reflects incident beams from the 3D measurement device.

Abstract: A triangulation scanner system and method of operation is provided. The system includes a projector that projects a first pattern of light at a first light level during first time intervals and project the first pattern of light at a second light level during second time intervals, the second light level being different than the first light level. A first camera has a first photosensitive array, the first photosensitive array having a first pixel with an optical detector, a first memory, and a second memory. The first memory storing a first stored signal from the optical detector during the first time intervals, the second memory storing a second signal from the optical detector during the second time intervals. A processor determines three-dimensional coordinates of the first point based at least in part on the projected first pattern of light, the first stored signal, and the second stored signal.

Abstract: An imaging device and method of imaging a region. The imaging device includes a first camera and a first light source set at a periphery of the first camera, a second camera separated from the first camera by a selected distance and a second light source set at a periphery of the second camera, and a processor configured to operate the first light source set and the second light source set independently of each other. The region is illuminated using the first light source and a first image is obtained. The region is illuminated using the second light source and a second image is obtained. At least one of the first image and the second image includes an illumination effect.

Abstract: A scanner capable of determining 3D coordinates in the presence of bright background light includes a laser and a camera, the laser emitting light at a wavelength adjusted with a thermoelectric cooler, the camera passing the adjusted wavelength through a bandpass filter.

Abstract: A triangulation scanner system and method of operation is provided. The system includes a projector that alternately projects a pattern of light and no light during first and second time intervals. A camera includes a lens and a circuit with a photosensitive array. The camera captures an image of an object. The photosensitive array has a plurality of pixels including a first pixel. The first pixel including an optical detector and a first and second accumulator. The optical detector produces signals in response to a light levels reflected from a point on the object. The first accumulator sums the signals during the first time intervals to obtain a first summed signal. The second accumulator sums the signals during the second time intervals obtain a second summed signal. A processor determines 3D coordinates of the point based on the projected pattern of light and on the first and second summed signals.

Abstract: An inspection system for measuring an object is provided. The inspection system includes an entryway sized to receive the object. At least two non-contact coordinate measurement devices are positioned with a field of view being at least partially within or adjacent to the entryway, each of the at least two non-contact coordinate measurement devices being operable to measure 3D coordinates for a plurality of points on the object as one of the object or the entryway move from a first position to a final position. A pose measurement device is operable to determine the six-degree of freedom (6DOF) pose of the object. One or more processors are provided that register the 3D coordinates for the plurality of points from each of the at least two non-contact coordinate measurement devices based at least in part on the 6DOF pose of the object.

Abstract: A photogrammetry system and method is provided. The photogrammetry system a two-dimensional (2D) camera operable to acquire a 2D image at a first resolution and a second resolution, and a 2D video image at the second resolution. A controller performs a method that includes acquiring a first 2D image of an object with the 2D camera at the first resolution. At least one feature on the object in the first 2D image. An image sequence is determined having a second position. A plurality of second 2D images are acquired with the 2D camera at the second resolution. The 2D camera is tracked. A direction of movement is indicated on the display. A third 2D image of the object is acquired when the 2D camera reaches the second position. Three-dimensional coordinates of the object are determined based on the first 2D image and the third 2D image.

Abstract: An inspection system for measuring an object is provided. The inspection system includes an entryway sized to receive the object. At least two non-contact coordinate measurement devices are positioned with a field of view being at least partially within or adjacent to the entryway, each of the at least two non-contact coordinate measurement devices being operable to measure 3D coordinates for a plurality of points on the object as one of the object or the entryway move from a first position to a final position. A pose measurement device is operable to determine the six-degree of freedom (6DOF) pose of the object. One or more processors are provided that register the 3D coordinates for the plurality of points from each of the at least two non-contact coordinate measurement devices based at least in part on the 6DOF pose of the object.

Abstract: A photogrammetry system and method is provided. The photogrammetry system a two-dimensional (2D) camera operable to acquire a 2D image at a first resolution and a second resolution, and a 2D video image at the second resolution. A controller performs a method that includes acquiring a first 2D image of an object with the 2D camera at the first resolution. At least one feature on the object in the first 2D image. An image sequence is determined having a second position. A plurality of second 2D images are acquired with the 2D camera at the second resolution. The 2D camera is tracked. A direction of movement is indicated on the display. A third 2D image of the object is acquired when the 2D camera reaches the second position. Three-dimensional coordinates of the object are determined based on the first 2D image and the third 2D image.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) scanner having two cameras and a projector is detachably coupled to a device selected from the group consisting of: an articulated arm coordinate measuring machine, a camera assembly, a six degree-of-freedom (six-DOF) tracker target assembly, and a six-DOF light point target assembly.

Abstract: A triangulation scanner system and method of operation is provided. The system includes a projector that projects a first pattern of light at a first light level during first time intervals and project the first pattern of light at a second light level during second time intervals, the second light level being different than the first light level. A first camera has a first photosensitive array, the first photosensitive array having a first pixel with an optical detector, a first memory, and a second memory. The first memory storing a first stored signal from the optical detector during the first time intervals, the second memory storing a second signal from the optical detector during the second time intervals. A processor determines three-dimensional coordinates of the first point based at least in part on the projected first pattern of light, the first stored signal, and the second stored signal.

Abstract: A device and method for scanning and measuring an environment is provided. The method includes providing a three-dimensional (3D) measurement device having a controller. Images of the environment are recorded and a 3D scan of the environment is produced with a three-dimensional point cloud. A first movement of the 3D measurement device is determined and then an operating parameter of the 3D measurement device is changed based at least in part on the first movement.

Abstract: A photogrammetry system and method is provided. The system includes a two-dimensional (2D) camera operable to acquire a 2D image and a 2D video image. A user interface is provided having a display. A controller having a processor that performs a method for determining locations where photogrammetry images should be acquired and displaying an indicator on the user interface indicating to the operator a direction of movement to acquire the next photogrammetry image.

Abstract: A photogrammetry system and method is provided. The system includes a two-dimensional (2D) camera operable to acquire a 2D image and a 2D video image. A user interface is provided having a display. A controller having a processor that performs a method for determining locations where photogrammetry images should be acquired and displaying an indicator on the user interface indicating to the operator a direction of movement to acquire the next photogrammetry image.

Abstract: A triangulation scanner includes a projector, a camera, and a processor, the projector projecting a first pattern of light on a first point during first intervals and a no light during second intervals, the camera including an optical detector, a first accumulator, and a second accumulator, the optical detector receiving reflected light from the first point, the first and second accumulators summing signals from the optical detector during the first and second intervals, respectively, the processor determining 3D coordinates of the first point based at least in part on the first pattern, the summed signals from the first and second accumulators, and a speed of light in air.

Abstract: A 3D sensor system with a mounting arrangement is provided. The system includes a 3D sensor that measures 3D coordinates of a surface, the 3D sensor having a body with a slot disposed in a side, the slot further having a recess centrally disposed thereon. One or more slot nuts are disposed in the slot. A mounting bracket is provided having a pair of keystone members and a dowel pin disposed therebetween, the keystone members being disposed in the slot and the dowel pin being disposed in the recess, the mounting bracket having a plurality of holes aligned with the slot. One or more fasteners are provided that extend through the plurality holes and engage the one or more slot nuts to couple the mounting bracket to the 3D sensor.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) scanner having two cameras and a projector is detachably coupled to a device selected from the group consisting of: an articulated arm coordinate measuring machine, a camera assembly, a six degree-of-freedom (six-DOF) tracker target assembly, and a six-DOF light point target assembly.

Abstract: A safety sensor system and method is provided. The method includes projecting from a projector a pattern of light to a first position. The pattern of light being generated by a shape control element with each of the first pattern of light having a pattern pose. A first image is captured with a camera of the first pattern of light. The pose or shape of the pattern of light is changed using the shape control element. A pattern pose or shape information is determined from both images. It is determined that the second image is valid based on the pattern pose or shape information differing by more than predetermined measurement errors or the pattern pose or shape information differing less than predetermined measurement errors from values that are based on the control values transmitted to the pattern pose and shape control element.

Abstract: An inspection system for measuring an object is provided. The inspection system includes an entryway sized to receive the object. At least two non-contact coordinate measurement devices are positioned with a field of view being at least partially within or adjacent to the entryway, each of the at least two non-contact coordinate measurement devices being operable to measure 3D coordinates for a plurality of points on the object as one of the object or the entryway move from a first position to a final position. A pose measurement device is operable to determine the six-degree of freedom (6DOF) pose of the object. One or more processors are provided that register the 3D coordinates for the plurality of points from each of the at least two non-contact coordinate measurement devices based at least in part on the 6DOF pose of the object.

Abstract: A method for scanning and obtaining three-dimensional (3D) coordinates is provided. The method includes providing a 3D measuring device having a projector, a first camera and a second camera. The method records images of a light pattern emitted by the projector onto an object. The 3D measuring device is moved from a first position and a second position along a second path. A gesture and a corresponding control function are determined based at least in part on the first position and the second position.