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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 26, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2004
Robert J. Christ, Jr., Brentwood, NY (US);
John M. Papazian, Great Neck, NY (US);
Robert J. Christ, Jr., Brentwood, NY (US);
John M. Papazian, Great Neck, NY (US);
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for using a plurality of regions of colored light to index and locate discrete targets in photogrammetry systems. The colored regions of light are used to determine a unique location on the surface of a three-dimensional object. Multiple projections of colored regions may be used to determine precise locations on the surface of the object. Each colored region may be assigned a color-numeric identified to assist in the indexing process. The process is suitable for determining the shape of aircraft, watercraft and automotive parts.