A calibrated three-dimensional optical measuring apparatus for the three-dimensional measurement of geometric parameters of a rope has a frame defining and arranged around a rope receiving cavity. A plurality of image acquisition devices is configured to acquire a plurality of digital images of at least one region of an outer surface of the rope. The image acquisition devices are fixed to the frame and arranged around the rope when the calibrated three-dimensional optical measuring apparatus receives the rope in the rope receiving cavity. An attachment device is configured to constrain the calibrated three-dimensional optical measuring apparatus to the rope in a relatively translatable manner with respect to the rope. An electronic digital image processing device is configured to process a multiplicity of digital images and obtain a three-dimensional photogrammetric reconstruction of points of the digital images of the rope acquired by the image acquisition devices.

A data capture stage includes a frame at least partially surrounding a target object, a rotation device within the frame and configured to selectively rotate the target object, a plurality of cameras coupled to the frame and configured to capture images of the target object from different angles, a sensor coupled to the frame and configured to sense mapping data corresponding to the target object, and an augmentation data generator configured to control a rotation of the rotation device, to control operations of the plurality of cameras and the sensor, and to generate training data based on the images and the mapping data.

An apparatus for optical inspection of sanitaryware includes: a supporting device configured to receive a piece of sanitaryware to be inspected; at least one camera, configured to capture a plurality of images of the piece of sanitaryware under inspection; an automatic arm, movable between a plurality of operating positions relative to the supporting device, wherein the at least one camera is mounted on the automatic arm; a control unit, configured to receive the plurality of images, wherein the control unit is configured to process the plurality of images as a function of reference data to provide diagnostic information regarding the defectiveness of the piece of sanitaryware.

An apparatus for optical inspection of sanitaryware includes: a supporting device configured to receive a piece of sanitaryware to be inspected; at least one camera, configured to capture a plurality of images of the piece of sanitaryware under inspection; an automatic arm, movable between a plurality of operating positions relative to the supporting device, wherein the at least one camera is mounted on the automatic arm; a control unit, configured to receive the plurality of images, wherein the control unit is configured to process the plurality of images as a function of reference data to provide diagnostic information regarding the defectiveness of the piece of sanitaryware.

A measurement system for frames of heavy duty trucks and trailers does not require a dimensional reference database. A plurality of electronic targets are attached to selected target points on the frame. A position of the laser scanner from the selected target points is determined. Measurement data for additional targets is determined. The frame dimensions are then analyzed for defects that are greater than a pre-set tolerance. Measurements outside of a tolerance range can be flagged with contrasting color. The results of the frame analysis are shown on the user's screen, on the electronic target, and can be printed out or emailed for future inspection. The frame can be repaired while the targets and laser scanner are still deployed so that the measurement system can continue to display the status of the measurement points in real time and the success of the repairs can be confirmed.

An inspection system is provided with an inspection device configured to examine the external features of an object; and a control device for controlling the inspection device;

the inspection device including: a substantially column-shaped first barrel that includes a first through hole configured for an object to pass therethrough; and a plurality of imaging units provided on the inner peripheral surface which forms the first through hole in the first barrel; and the control device including: an image processing unit configured to process an image captured and output by each of the imaging units for the purpose of inspection.

An intraoral scanner comprises a light source for generating light, an optics system for focusing the light, and a light-guiding part having an entrance and an exit. The light source, the optics system and the light-guiding part are arranged such that the light passes through the optics system, enters the light-guiding part via the entrance, and exits the light-guiding part via the exit. The optics system is configured such that, upon entering the light-guiding part, an outermost chief ray of the light with respect to an optical axis of the optics system is divergent to the optical axis and an outermost marginal ray of the light with respect to the optical axis is parallel or divergent to the optical axis.

An intraoral scanner comprises a light source for generating light, an optics system for focusing the light, and a light-guiding part having an entrance and an exit. The light source, the optics system and the light-guiding part are arranged such that the light passes through the optics system, enters the light-guiding part via the entrance, and exits the light-guiding part via the exit. The optics system is configured such that, upon entering the light-guiding part, an outermost chief ray of the light with respect to an optical axis of the optics system is divergent to the optical axis and an outermost marginal ray of the light with respect to the optical axis is parallel or divergent to the optical axis.

Disclosed is a multi-view fast photographing device for horny jaws of cephalopods. The device includes a cover, a cover pin, a stylus, an image generating device, a data display device, and an image acquisition and processing device; a top of the image generating device is open and provided with mounting holes, and the cover is connected with the mounting holes through the cover pin and movably covers the top of the image generating device. The image acquisition and processing device is fixed at a bottom of the image generating device. The data display device is fastened to a front side wall of the image generating device. A magnetic patch is fixed on a front surface of a baffle of the data display device. The stylus is magnetically attracted to the magnetic patch.

A system and method of using a tool assembly is provided. The system includes a body, a first camera and a second camera fixed to the body, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive data indicative of images of a reference feature from the first camera, determine data indicative of a first spatial position of the first camera based at least in part on the received data indicative of the images of the reference feature, and determine data indicative of a second spatial position of the second camera based on the first spatial position, a known spatial relationship between the first location and the second location, or both. Further, the controller may be configured to receive data indicative of images of a target feature using the second camera, derive dimensions of the target feature based on the images, and generate a three-dimensional representation of the target feature.