20230186563. THREE-DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION TWIN FOR REMOTE VISUAL INSPECTION OF A VEHICLE simplified abstract (The Boeing Company)
THREE-DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION TWIN FOR REMOTE VISUAL INSPECTION OF A VEHICLE
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Inventor(s)
Mathew A. Coffman of Weldon Spring MO (US)
THREE-DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION TWIN FOR REMOTE VISUAL INSPECTION OF A VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20230186563 titled 'THREE-DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION TWIN FOR REMOTE VISUAL INSPECTION OF A VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for generating a 3D model of a vehicle using images acquired from different viewpoints. The method involves extracting a profile of the vehicle through photogrammetry and creating a wireframe mesh or point cloud. The 3D model is then generated from this profile. The method also includes processing the images to detect defects on the surface of the vehicle and appending markers onto the corresponding areas of the 3D model to indicate the detected defects. The final result is a display of the 3D model with markers indicating the areas where defects are detected.
- Method for generating a 3D model of a vehicle using images from different viewpoints
- Extracting a profile of the vehicle through photogrammetry
- Creating a wireframe mesh or point cloud from the profile
- Generating the 3D model of the vehicle
- Processing the images to detect defects on the vehicle's surface
- Appending markers onto the 3D model to indicate the detected defects
- Displaying the 3D model with markers indicating the areas of detected defects
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry: This technology can be used for quality control and inspection of vehicles during manufacturing or maintenance processes.
- Insurance industry: The 3D model with defect markers can be used for assessing damages and processing claims.
- Virtual reality and gaming: The generated 3D models can be utilized in virtual reality experiences or video games.
Problems Solved
- Efficient and accurate generation of 3D models of vehicles using images from different viewpoints.
- Detection and visualization of defects on the surface of the vehicle.
- Streamlining quality control and inspection processes in the automotive industry.
Benefits
- Improved accuracy and efficiency in generating 3D models of vehicles.
- Enhanced visualization of defects on the surface of the vehicle.
- Simplified quality control and inspection processes.
- Potential cost savings in the automotive and insurance industries.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method is provided for generating a three-dimensional (3d) visually representative model of a vehicle. the method includes receiving images acquired from a number of viewpoints of different sections of the vehicle, and performing photogrammetry on the images to extract a profile of the vehicle. the method includes creating a wireframe mesh or point cloud from the profile, and generating the 3d model of the vehicle. the images are processed to determine areas on a surface of the vehicle in which a defect is detected, and markers are appended onto respective areas of the 3d model that correspond to the areas on the surface of the vehicle such that the defect is appended onto the 3d model. and the method includes generating a display of the 3d model of the vehicle including the markers that indicate the areas on the surface of the vehicle in which the defect is detected.
