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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2018
Filed:
Jan. 20, 2010
Florian Maier, Gilching, DE;
Florian Maier, Gilching, DE;
Other;
Abstract
Apparatus for the automatic positioning of at least two, or for the automatic selection from at least three cameras (K), coupled for three-dimensional image recording, including a device for distance measurement (EM), which is configured to measure the distances of relevant points () in the object space (OR) relative to the recording apparatus (A) and to supply corresponding output signals, wherein the relevant points () can be selected manually or automatically; a computer unit (RE), which is configured to calculate the parameters such as stereo base, swivel angle, correction parameters and internal parameters of the cameras (K) and/or a positioning device (P), to adjust the cameras (K) depending on the calculated parameters; and a switching apparatus (S), which together with the computer unit (RE) can form a single unit which can effect a selection of camera bundles depending on the size of the stereo base.