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A low-cost range finder using a visually located, structured light source

  • R. B. Fisher
  • , A. P. Ashbrook
  • , C. Robertson
  • , N. Werghi
  • University of Edinburgh

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Abstract

In this paper we show how the cost of a structured light, range finding system can be substantially reduced by visually tracking the structured light source. To be able to recover range measurements using a structured light range finder the relative positions of the structured light source and light sensor must be known. This is typically achieved by carefully controlling the position of at least one of these components using expensive mechanical actuators. Instead, we propose that little or no control is placed on the positioning of these components and that the position of the structured light source is determined using visual feedback. A low-cost prototype system employing this principle is presented.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2nd International Conference on 3-D Digital Imaging and Modeling, 3DIM 1999
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages24-33
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)0769500625, 9780769500621
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999
Event2nd International Conference on 3-D Digital Imaging and Modeling, 3DIM 1999 - Ottawa, United States
Duration: 4 Oct 19998 Oct 1999

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2nd International Conference on 3-D Digital Imaging and Modeling, 3DIM 1999

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on 3-D Digital Imaging and Modeling, 3DIM 1999
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOttawa
Period4/10/998/10/99

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