P3D Re: Converting 2D into Simulated 3D

[Cliff Howard <Cliff.Howard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dan Vint wrote:
> 
> I also recently saw a catalog with a special camera for $5k. I think this
> used a special flash that would project a grid over the object to be
> converted to a 3d model. This was a combination of camera and software to
> get the final result. It looks like this works for things you could put on
> a table top.

The camera is the Minolta Dimage 3D 1500 with a laser flash attachment.

http://www.minolta.com/dp/3d1500/index.html

The patent for the system can be found at:

http://www.patents.ibm.com/details?pn=US05870220__

US5870220: Portable 3-D scanning system and method
for rapid shape digitizing and adaptive mesh generation

Cliff Howard