20240011770. ONE SHOT CALIBRATION simplified abstract (TRINAMIX GMBH)
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ONE SHOT CALIBRATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Patrick Schindler of Ludwigshafen am Rhein (DE)
Christian Bonsignore of Ludwigshafen am Rhein (DE)
Benjamin Rein of Weinheim (DE)
Ruben Huehnerbein of Ludwigshafen am Rhein (DE)
ONE SHOT CALIBRATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240011770 titled 'ONE SHOT CALIBRATION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for calibrating a detector that includes a camera and a projector. The projector is used to illuminate a target with predefined illumination patterns, while the camera has sensors that generate signals in response to the illumination from the target. The target consists of multiple first and second targets positioned at a fixed relative distance from each other.
- The method involves calibrating the detector by using the camera and projector to capture and analyze the sensor signals generated by the illumination patterns from the target.
- The camera has a matrix of optical sensors, each with a light-sensitive area, which generates sensor signals when illuminated by a light beam from the target.
- The target is positioned at a predefined distance from the detector, allowing for accurate calibration measurements.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Computer vision systems: The calibrated detector can be used in computer vision applications such as object recognition, tracking, and augmented reality.
- 3D scanning: The method can be applied to calibrate 3D scanning systems, improving the accuracy and reliability of the captured data.
- Robotics: Calibrated detectors can be used in robotic systems for object detection, localization, and manipulation tasks.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Accurate calibration: The method provides a systematic approach to calibrating the detector, ensuring accurate measurements and reliable performance.
- Target positioning: The fixed relative distance between the first and second targets helps in determining the spatial relationship between the camera and projector, enhancing the calibration process.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved accuracy: The calibration method enhances the accuracy of the detector by compensating for any distortions or misalignments between the camera and projector.
- Reliable performance: By calibrating the detector, it can consistently and accurately capture and analyze sensor signals, leading to reliable results in various applications.
- Cost-effective: The method offers a cost-effective solution for calibrating detectors, as it utilizes existing camera and projector technologies without requiring additional specialized equipment.
Original Abstract Submitted
described herein is a method for calibrating a detector including at least one camera and at least one projector. the projector is configured for illuminating at least one target with at least one predefined illumination pattern including a plurality of illumination features. the camera has at least one sensor element having a matrix of optical sensors, the optical sensors each having a light-sensitive area, where each optical sensor is designed to generate at least one sensor signal in response to an illumination of its respective light-sensitive area by a light beam propagating from the target to the camera. the target includes at least one first target and at least one second target. the first target and the second target have a predefined fixed relative distance. the target is positioned at a pre-defined distance from the detector.
