Abstract: A method and apparatus for point cloud assembly are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the obtaining of a data set of a first point cloud and a data set of a second point cloud. Once obtained, a portion of geometry defined by each respective data set is identified, which substantially describes a similar geometric shape. Next, a transformation is computed, such that the portion of geometry in each data set aligns to substantially minimize alignment error. Finally, the computed transformation is applied to the first point cloud to register the first point cloud relative to the second point cloud. In one embodiment, identification of the geometric portion describing a substantially similar geometric shape may be performed utilizing geometric reference point information, image texture information or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for point cloud assembly are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the obtaining of a data set of a first point cloud and a data set of a second point cloud. Once obtained, a portion of geometry defined by each respective data set is identified, which substantially describes a similar geometric shape. Next, a transformation is computed, such that the portion of geometry in each data set aligns to substantially minimize alignment error. Finally, the computed transformation is applied to the first point cloud to register the first point cloud relative to the second point cloud. In one embodiment, identification of the geometric portion describing a substantially similar geometric shape may be performed utilizing geometric reference point information, image texture information or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for point cloud assembly are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the obtaining of a data set of a first point cloud and a data set of a second point cloud. Once obtained, a portion of geometry defined by each respective data set is identified, which substantially describes a similar geometric shape. Next, a transformation is computed, such that the portion of geometry in each data set aligns to substantially minimize alignment error. Finally, the computed transformation is applied to the first point cloud to register the first point cloud relative to the second point cloud. In one embodiment, identification of the geometric portion describing a substantially similar geometric shape may be performed utilizing geometric reference point information, image texture information or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A broadband data modulation system for the transmission of amplitude and frequency modulation data with a bandwidth up to and greater than 500 MHz. The system involves the multiple heterodyning of microwave signals with infrared or optical signals. The data modulation system utilizes multiple passes of the infrared or optical signal through a crystalline material which also has an acoustic signal forming an acousto-optic grating. Fixed gratings are also imbedded in the crystal so as to aid in the guidance of the infrared or optical signal. The output of the crystal comprises an infrared or optical signal modulated with the desired data, which can be transmitted optically to a transponder, which can in turn convert the last-named infrared or optical signal into a transmitted correspondingly modulated RF signal.

Abstract: A cascaded data modulation system for the transmission of amplitude and frequency modulation data with a bandwidth up to and greater than 500MHz. The system involves the multiple heterodyning of microwave signals with infrared or optical signals. The data modulation system utilizes the passing of an infrared or optical signal through several successive acousto-optic crystals. Curved and straight prisms are placed alternately between the crystals to guide the infrared or optical signal. The crystals carry acoustic signals which modulate the infrared or optical signal in amplitude and frequency. The output of the crystal system comprises an infrared or optical signal modulated with the desired data, which can be transmitted optically to a transponder, which can in turn convert the last-named infrared or optical signal into a transmitted correspondingly modulated RF signal.