Scanning and processing objects into three-dimensional mesh models
AssigneeMicrosoft Technology Licensing, LLC
InventorsKris Iverson, Zheng Wang, Vladimir Sisolak, Chris White
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Abstract
The claimed subject matter includes techniques for scanning and processing three-dimensional (3D) objects. An example method includes scanning the 3D object to produce depth data. The method also includes generating, via a processor, a 3D progressive mesh from the depth data. The method further includes displaying the generation of the 3D progressive mesh in real-time.
Claims20
A system for scanning and processing a three-dimensional (3D) object in color, comprising:
- a first module to scan the 3D object to produce depth data;
- and
- a second module to generate a 3D progressive mesh from the depth data, the generation of the 3D progressive mesh to be displayed in real-time.
A method for scanning and processing a three-dimensional (3D) object in color, the method comprising:
- scanning the 3D object to produce depth data;
- generating, via a processor, a 3D progressive mesh from the depth data;
- and
- displaying the generation of the 3D progressive mesh in real-time.
The method of claim, 8 further comprising simplifying the 3D progressive mesh by applying a smoothing filter, removing a section of the 3D progressive mesh, removing a detail of the 3D progressive mesh, or any combination thereof.
One or more computer-readable memory storage devices for storing computer readable instructions that, when executed by one or more processing devices, instruct the scanning and processing of a 3D object, the computer-readable instructions comprising code to:
- scan the 3D object to produce depth data;
- generate, via a processor, a 3D progressive mesh from the depth data;
- display the generation of the 3D progressive mesh in real-time;
- and
- print the 3D object.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.