AU2001273390A1 - Digital imaging system having distribution controlled over a distributed network - Google Patents
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Description
DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM HAVING DISTRIBUTION CONTROLLED OVER A DISTRIBUTED NETWORK
BACKGROUND
Field of the Invention
[0001] The invention relates to three-dimensional imaging. More specifically, the invention relates to capture and distribution of three- dimensional digital images. Background
[0002] Various non-contact methods for creating three-dimensional models of three-dimensional objects exist. There are four broad categories of non-contact three-dimensional digitizers. The first category is referred to as silhouette digitizers because the imaging device repeatedly takes the silhouette of the object as the object is rotated before the imaging device or the imaging device is rotated about the object. This type of digitizer is relatively ineffective at dealing with concavities in a three-dimensional object because the silhouette is unchanged by the concavity. [0003] The second category is timing digitizers. Timing digitizers use a signal source such as a radar source. By determining the amount of time required for the signal to bounce back from the different points on the target object, surface features of the object are revealed. However, such digitizing methods are extremely expensive to implement.
[0004] A third category is projected pattern digitizers, in which a pattern of some sort is projected onto the object to be digitized and the dimensions of the object are determined from the interaction of the pattern with the object. Projected pattern digitizers fall into three main subcategories. The subcategories include contour digitizers which use spatial distortion from a projected pattern of contour lines to determine surface features of a three- dimensional object. A next subcategory is interference projected pattern digitizers, which use two sources and then based on the localized interference pattern of the two sources, determine the surface features of the
three-dimensional object to be digitized. A third subcategory is referred to as color projected pattern digitizers because this category uses a projected color pattern and resulting color gradients to determine relevant information about the object to be digitized.
[0005] A final broad category is stereoscopic digitizers which employ multiple cameras to capture images of the object from different angles. From the picture, such systems perform feature identification. Then a correlation between the features in the different pictures is established to yield three-dimensional data.
[0006] Common to all of these various methods are high cost and that each typically mandates a highly constrained environment often requiring a lab-like setting in which to perform the imaging in order to attain necessary alignments. This cost and difficulty of use render such systems impractical for use by the average user.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] The invention is illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like references indicate similar elements. It should be noted that references to "an" or "one" embodiment in this disclosure are not necessarily to the same embodiment, and such references mean at least one.
[0008] Figure 1 is a block diagram of a system of one embodiment of the invention.
[0009] Figure 2 is a block diagram of a system of one embodiment of the invention.
[0010] Figure 3 is a block diagram of an alternative embodiment of the invention.
[0011] Figure 4 is a flow diagram of operation of the host in one embodiment of the invention.
[0012] Figure 5 is a flow diagram of operation at a server node in one embodiment of the invention.
[0013] Figure 6 is a flow diagram of operation in a digitizer in one embodiment of the invention.
[0014] Figure 7 is a flow diagram of setup and data capture in a digitizer of one embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] Figure 1 is a block diagram of a system of one embodiment of the invention. The distributed network 100 such as the Internet provides an interconnection between a plurality of user nodes 110, a server node 120 and a host 150. Server node 120 may be any conventional server or a collection of servers to handle traffic and requests over the distributed network. User nodes may be discrete computers running on their web browser, a corporate network, another server site, or any other node on the distributed network. Host 150 may be a computer (laptop, desktop, hand-held, server, workstation, etc.), an internet appliance or any other device through which data may be forwarded across the distributed network.
[0016] The host 150 may communicate over a large wire link such as a universal serial bus (USB) or wireless link 162 to a digitizer 170. The digitizer 170 may be any of the myriad noncontact digitizers. One suitable digitizer is described in copending patent application Serial No. , entitled
DIGITIZER USING INTENSITY GRADIENT TO IMAGE FEATURES OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS and assigned to the assignee of the instant application.
[0017] In one embodiment, digitizer 170 is physically independent of an orientation fixture 180. For user convenience, it is desirable to minimize space permanently allocated to the system and minimize setup time. Most users will not be able to allocate sufficient space to leave the system configured for use at all times. The user will therefore be required to reintroduce some portion of the system prior to each use. The need to swap cables and otherwise rewire serves as a significant deterrent to wide spread consumer adoption. [0018] As used herein, "physically independent" means that no mechanical or wired electrical connection must exist between the physically independent units during operation. By way of example and not limitation, two devices coupled together by an electrical signaling wire either directly or through a host
computer, are not physically independent, whereas two devices that have no physical coupling and communicate over a wireless link are deemed "physically independent." Connection to a common power source, e.g., two outlets in a house, is not deemed to destroy physical independence. [0019] Orientation fixture 180 repositions an object to be digitized by digitizer 170 such that different aspects of the object are exposed relative to the digitizer at different points in time. In one embodiment the orientation fixture 180 is a turntable. One suitable turntable is described in copending application
Serial No. entitled WIRELESS TURNTABLE and assigned to the assignee of the instant application. Orientation fixture may also be a robotic arm or other robotic device, or maybe a turntable in conjunction with a robotic arm or other robotic device. Other mechanisms that are capable of exposing different aspects of an object relative to the digitizer are deemed to be within the ambit of orientation fixtures.
[0020] As previously noted the orientation fixture is physically independent of the digitizer. One premise of the system is relative ease of setup to facilitate wide acceptance. Thus, with the physical independence it is desirable that the digitizer 170 and orientation fixture 180 be able to "find" each other. To that end, the digitizer 170 may be equipped to sweep an area looking with its sensing apparatus for a feature of the orientation fixture 180. The orientation fixture 180 may include a feature such as indicia, for example, acquisition indicia 188, or may contain some other physically observable structure that permits the digitizer to identify and acquire the orientation fixture 180 without the user introducing or removing a separate reference object. Acquiring the orientation fixture may permit, for example, any of automatic calibration of the digitizer, automatic determination of the relative position of the digitizer and orientation fixture, and fixture's orientation or condition. In one embodiment, imaging the feature provides an indication of focal distance as the perspective of the feature varies in a known way with distance. Calibration may be performed by imaging the feature and comparing the results to a set of
reference data corresponding to the feature. In this manner the digitizer settings can be automatically optimized to provide the best available accuracy under existing conditions. Alternatively, the calibration can be performed based on a reference target or path entirely within the digitizer. [0021] Alternatively, the orientation fixture may have a localized radiation source 186, which permits the digitizer 170 to sweep and identify the location of the orientation fixture based on the localized radiation from radiation source 186. It is also within the scope and contemplation of the invention to have the orientation fixture 170 position itself relative to the digitizer, such that the orientation fixture controls the acquisition by the digitizer 170 of the orientation fixture 180 and the object to be oriented thereby. In the system of such embodiment the orientation fixture would likely be a mobile robotic unit. [0022] In one embodiment, the digitizer communicates with the orientation fixture across a wireless link 184 to coordinate the orientation of the object with image capture by the digitizer. The wireless link may be infrared ("IR"), radio frequency ("RF") , optical signaling, or any other mode of wireless communication. In one embodiment the orientation fixture 180 includes a self contained power source 194 such as a battery. The self-contained power source 194 may also be a solar panel, fuel cell, or any other suitable power source. [0023] In one embodiment of the invention, digitizer 170 captures information about an object positioned by orientation fixture 180 from which a three-dimensional model can be derived. Controller 192 in digitizer 170 controls the coordination between the data capture by digitizer 170 and aspect change by the orientation fixture 180. It is within the scope and contemplation of the invention for the controller to reside in the host, the digitizer, the orientation fixture or in an independent unit. References to the controller herein are deemed to include without limitation all of these options. The digitizer 170 may also include a data analyzer 196 that reviews captured data to find errors, anomalies or other points of interest that warrant further investigation, including possibly rescanning the corresponding area. After any
corrective action, the data captured by digitizer 170 is passed to the host 150, which renders the three-dimensional model from the data. The host 150 may perform compression or any other manipulation of the data known in the art. The three-dimensional model may then be sent over distributed network 100 to remote nodes such as user nodes 110 or a server node 120. This provides maximum ease of distribution across the distributed network 100. [0024] In some cases, control of distribution of information captured by the digitizer is desirable, for example, to facilitate administration of user fees. To that end, in one embodiment the digitizer is provided with a hardware interlock 190 which prevents the system from operating without first receiving authorization. Such authorization may be provided by the server node 120 sending authorization data across the distributed network. Alternative locking mechanisms such as software or firmware-based locking mechanisms may also be employed either within the digitizer 170 or the host 150. Further security of the system can be affected by requiring an imaging application 152 on the host 150 to provide a valid digital signature in addition to the authorization data before enabling capture and /or transfer of captured data from the digitizer 170 to the host 150.
[0025] Some embodiments of the digitizer 170 may encrypt the data captured prior to sending it to the host 150. In that event, unless the host is able to decrypt the data to render it, it may forward it on to the server node 120 across the distributed network and subsequent rendering of the image or three- dimensional model would occur on the server node 120. In this manner, the local user does not have access to the data from which the three-dimensional model may be derived unless a key is provided. In still another embodiment, the host 150 may include encryption capabilities and encrypt the rendered image before forwarding it on to the server node 120. Keying information may be provided to the digitizer and/ or the host by the server node 120. The server node may maintain keying information and authorization data in a local data base 122. Once the three-dimensional data is safely controlled by the server
node 120, access to the data may be made available for free or at cost to the user nodes 110 or back to the host 150.
[0026] The digitizer may also include a field programmable gate array ("FPGA") or other reconfigurable logic unit. In such case, the server node periodically may reprogram the FPGA to implement an updated or enhanced algorithm for processing or security purposes, for example, as subsequently developed.
[0027] Figure 2 is a block diagram of a subsystem of one embodiment of the invention. The subsystem of Figure 3 may be inserted in place of host 150, digitizer 120 and orientation fixture 180 of Figure 1. Digitizer 70 is coupled to a host 50. This coupling may be by a bus 60 such as the Universal Serial Bus (USB), IEEE 1394 bus, or any other suitable data transfer system. It is also within the scope and contemplation of the invention for the digitizer to communicate with the host mode via a wireless interconnection. Host 50 may be a personal computer, a work station, an internet appliance, or any other device that provides sufficient intelligence and processing power to render images from the data obtained by the digitizer. The digitizer 70 captures image data and may forward it to the host 50 for rendering. In this way, the processing on the digitizer 70 may be limited, permitting lower cost construction. It is also within the scope and contemplation of the invention for the digitizer to render the image and deliver it directly to a distributed network. It is further within the scope and contemplation of the invention for the digitizer to deliver the data to a distributed network for rendering on a remote node.
[0028] The digitizer 70 includes a projector to project a stripe of white light through a projection window 74 onto a remote object such as a person 82 on a turntable 80 remote from the digitizer. The digitizer also contains an image sensing array (ISA) aligned with an image capture window 76 which captures the image of the object 82 within a focal zone. In one embodiment, the ISA is a linear charge coupled device (CCD) or complementary metal oxide
semiconductor (CMOS) sensor, and the focal zone is a line on the target object. In some embodiments, the digitizer includes a base 72 about which the upper unit, including the projector and the ISA, can rotate in either direction. This permits the focal line to be swept back and forth across a target object through an arc. This sweeping reduces the loss of detail in the captured image that results from shadowing on the object from the perspective of an immobile focal line. The digitizer 70 also includes a wireless interface to communicate with a turntable 80 via a wireless link 84. [0029] Turntable 80 may be the type described in co-pending application entitled WIRELESS TURNTABLE, Serial No. , assigned to the assignee of the instant application. Via wireless link 84, the digitizer sends commands to the turntable 80 and receives from the turntable indications of the angular position of the turntable surface relative to a home position. When the digitizer is activated, it searches for the turntable 80 by sending a signal to which the turntable 80 is required to respond. If the turntable responds, the digitizer looks for a predetermined pattern that is expected to be present on the turntable surface. For example, the pattern may be concentric circles on the turntable surface. In such case, based on the image captured, the digitizer can both find the turntable and determine its distance from the digitizer. Then after the response is received, the digitizer sends a "go home" signal to the turntable. In some embodiments, the digitizer sends acceleration and rotation profiles to the turntable to control its rotation. Each profile may be retained in firmware on the digitizer or downloaded from host 50. [0030] Generally speaking, the projection portion of the digitizer 70 is retained in fixed relation to the imaging portion. The projection portion produces a light stripe as noted previously on the object 82. By either sweeping the light stripe back and forth through the focal line or by mechanically blocking the stripe at a known rate, the intensity gradient can be created. In one embodiment, the blocking is from 0% to 100% during a cycle. Because the ISA integrates the illumination over time, the outline of a three-dimensional
surface is reflected in the data captured by the ISA. This is because protruding features will remain illuminated longer. Accordingly, more photons are captured by the ISA corresponding to those features. After repeating this process one stripe at a time as the object is rotated by turntable 80 or through the course of sweeping the entire digitizer back and forth as it rotates about the base, cost effective three-dimensional imaging is effected. The digitizer may also be used to capture high resolution scans of two dimensional objects by sweeping back and forth across the object. This feature is particularly desirable in the context of digitizing works of art.
[0031] Figure 3 is a block diagram of an alternative embodiment of the invention. Again, in this embodiment user nodes 110 are coupled to a distributed network 100. Also coupled to distributed node 100 is server node 120 and host 150. However, rather than being physically independent in this embodiment, the digitizer 270 and orientation unit 280 are coupled together to form a single integral unit. The unit communicates with the host by wireless link 262. Alternatively, the unit may be wired to the host by a USB or any other suitable wired communication link. A digitizer may use a linear image sensor 200 to image an object on the orientation fixture 280. A light source 274 may provide the lighting used by the image sensing array to discern the three- dimensional data. By integrating the digitizer and orientation unit, setup of the system is simplified. The digitizer may be rotatably coupled so that it can sweep its focal zone back and forth across an object positioned by the orientation fixture 280. This embodiment is particular suitable for small-scale objects such as jewelry, in which the desired focal distance is relatively short. The other features discussed above in connection with Figure 1 may equally be applied to embodiments as shown in Figure 2. [0032] Figure 4 is a flow diagram of operation of the host in one embodiment of the invention. The functional block 400 hosts request authorization to scan from a remote node (such as the server node). At functional block 402, the host node receives authorization data across the
distributed network. At functional block 404, the host forwards authorization data to the digitizer. At functional block 406 the host receives scan data from the digitizer.
[0033] At decision block 408 a determination is made whether the three- dimensional model should be rendered locally. If the rendering should not occur locally the data is forwarded to a remote node at functional block 420. The forwarded data may be encrypted or unencrypted, compressed or not compressed, and the forwarding protocol may be cell-based, packet-based or any other transmission protocol commonly used on distributed networks. [0034] If the rendering should occur locally, a determination is made at decision block 422 if the data is encrypted. If the data is not encrypted at decision block 422, the image or three-dimensional model is rendered from the data at functional block 412. A determination is then made at decision block 414 whether the rendered model should be stored locally. If it is determined that the model should be stored locally, the model is stored on the host at functional block 416. If it is determined that the model should not be stored locally, the rendered model is forwarded to the remote node at functional block 418. In some cases, if the image is stored locally, it may not be forwarded to the remote node. In one embodiment of the invention, the authorization data indicates if local storage is permitted. If local storage is not permitted, the imaging application may be made responsible for electronic shredding of any temporary buffer space used in forwarding the scanned data. [0035] If at decision block 422 it is determined that the data is encrypted, a request is made across the distributed network for keying information (or other information that permits decryption) from the remote node at functional block 424. The request may include payment for access privileges. Once the keying information is received at functional block 426, the host is able to decrypt the data at functional block 428. The flow then continues at functional block 412 as above described.
[0036] Figure 5 is a flow diagram of operation at a server node in one embodiment of the invention. At functional block 500 the server node receives a request for scan authorization. A determination is made at decision block 502 if the requesting account is in good standing. If it is not, authorization is declined at functional block 526. If the account is in good standing, the authorization data is sent to the requester at functional block 504. A determination is made at decision block 506 if the requester is to render the image. If the requester is to render the image, a determination is made at decision block 508 whether encryption is required. Requiring encryption may be at the option of the server node as part of the use authorization. If encryption is required, the server receives a request to decrypt at functional block 510. The server node may then send keying information (or other information that permits decryption) to the requester at functional block 512. If no encryption is required or after the keying information has been sent, the server node may receive the rendered three-dimensional model at functional block 514.
[0037] If at decision block 506 the requester is not to render the image, the server node receives the scan data and decrypts as necessary at functional block 516. The server then renders the three-dimensional model at functional block 518. After the three-dimensional model is rendered by the server or received by the server, the model is stored for subsequent distribution at functional block 520. Once stored, the server may provide the model to any arbitrary node or the distributed network.
[0038] At functional block 522, the request is received for access to a model. At decision block 524 a determination is made whether to allow access to the model to the requester. Such a determination may be made based on predetermined access privilege to different models, including whether the requester was the creator of the model, access privilege level established by the creator, or based on some payment for such access. If it is determined that access to the model should be allowed, the model is sent to the requester at
functional block 526. The model may be sent in any form and may be encrypted for security. In some embodiments the requestor may be given the option of the file type sent. Otherwise, access to the request is declined. [0039] Figure 6 is a flow diagram of operation in a digitizer in one embodiment of the invention. At functional block 600, authorization data is received from the host. The determination is made at functional block 602 if the authorization data is valid. Authorization data may include a code and, for example, a digital signature for the imaging application to ensure that an authorized imaging application is operating on the host. If the authorization data is valid, the image capture system is unlocked and enabled at functional block 604. At functional block 606, the digitizer captures scan data for the object positioned by the orientation fixture. A determination is then made at decision block 608 whether the scan data should be secured. If the scan data should be secured, the digitizer may encrypt the data at functional block 612. If the data need not be secured or after encryption, the scan data may be sent to the host at functional block 614. At functional block 616, the image capture system is relocked.
[0040] In one embodiment the server node is able to control both the enablement of the imaging subsystem to operate and access to the data subsequently captured. This permits remote control of a widely distributed network of imaging subsystem having broad user appeal due to low cost and ease of operation.
[0041] Figure 7 is a flow diagram of setup and data capture in a digitizer in one embodiment of the invention. At functional block 702, the digitizer scans for the orientation fixture. In one embodiment, this may take the form of the digitizer sweeping an arc around it looking for a distinctive feature. At functional block 704, the digitizer acquires the orientation fixture. At functional block 706, the digitizer identifies a feature on the digitizer from which it can derive certain information. A featured datum is located at functional block 708. The featured datum provides a reference from which,
e.g., the center of the turntable, may be located. At functional block 710, feature distortion is compared to a saved reference value, for example, this distortion may either be of the feature or of the entire orientation fixture. Based on this comparison, the relative position is calculated at functional block 712. At functional block 714, the same distortion can be used to calculate and set calibration data to optimize the accuracy of subsequent scans based on existing conditions. At functional block 716, the digitizer becomes ready to scan. [0042] At functional block 718, the digitizer begins to scan and capture data from which a three-dimensional model of the object being scanned may be derived. At decision block 720, a determination is made if the scan is complete. If the scan is not complete, a determination is made at decision block 722 if the partial scan is corrupt, anomalous, or otherwise unusable. If the data is not usable, a partial rescan may be performed for that region of the object at functional block 724. If at decision block 720 the scan is complete, the scan data is analyzed to identify points of interest. At functional block 726, those points of interest may include anomalous data, errors, features for which greater resolution is desirable, or any other facet of the object that warrants further investigation or review. A determination is made at decision block 728 whether any points of interest are present. If there are points of interest present, a determination is made at decision block 730 if all points of interest have been addressed. If all points of interest have not been addressed at functional block 732, the system rescans a portion of the object corresponding to a point of interest. This rescan may be conducted at a higher resolution than the original scan, the same resolution as the original scan, or even using an alternative image capture method. At functional block 734, the model is adjusted based on the rescan. Flow then returns to decision block 730 to determine if all points of interest have been addressed. If they have, the system returns to identify points of interest at functional block 726. In this manner, if the rescan adjustment creates additional points of interest, those
will subsequently be picked up and addressed. If at decision block 728 no points of interest are present, the system renders the image at functional block 736. [0043] In the foregoing specification, the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof. It will, however, be evident that various modifications and changes can be made thereto without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. The specification and drawings are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.
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1. A system comprising: a digitizer capable of collecting three-dimensional data about an object; an orientation fixture to automatically reposition the object from a first orientation to a second orientation to expose a first aspect and a second aspect of the object relative to the digitizer; and a controller to coordinate the automatic repositioning with data capture by the digitizer; wherein the orientation fixture and the digitizer are physically independent units.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein at least one of the digitizer and the orientation fixture is capable of automatically locating the relative position of the other.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein the digitizer is capable of automatic calibration.
4. The system of claim 1 further comprising: a host to process the three-dimensional data to render a three- dimensional representation of at least a portion of the object.
5. The system of claim 4 wherein the host comprises: a distributed network interface, the interface to transmit the three- dimensional representation to a remote user node.
6. The system of claim 4 wherein the digitizer communicates with the host over a wireless link.
7. The system of claim 1 wherein the digitizer communicates with the orientation fixture over a wireless link.
8. The system of claim 1 wherein the orientation fixture comprises: a self contained power source.
9. The system of claim 1 wherein the digitizer comprises: a self contained power source.
10. The system of claim 1 wherein the orientation fixture comprises: a distinctive feature that permits the digitizer to acquire the orientation fixture by scanning an area for the distinctive feature.
11. The system of claim 1 wherein the orientation fixture comprises: a localized energy source that permits the digitizer to acquire the orientation fixture.
12. The system of claim 1 wherein the orientation fixture is a turntable.
13. A system comprising: a digitizer having a linear image sensor to collect three- dimensional data about an object; an orientation fixture to automatically reposition the object from a first orientation to a second orientation to expose a first aspect and a second aspect of the object relative to the digitizer, wherein the digitizer and orientation fixture are integrally coupled as a single unit; and a controller to coordinate the automatic repositioning with data capture by the digitizer.
14. The system of claim 13 wherein the digitizer is capable of automatic calibration.
15. The system of claim 13 comprising: a host to process the three-dimensional data to render a three- dimensional representation of at least a portion of the object.
16. The system of claim 15 wherein the host comprises: a distributed network interface, the interface to transmit the three- dimensional representation to a remote node.
17. The system of claim 15 wherein the single unit communicates with the host over a wireless link.
18. The system of claim 13 wherein the single unit comprises: a self contained power source.
19. The system of claim 13 wherein the orientation fixture is a turntable.
20. A method comprising: receiving a request over a distributed network to authorize operation of a lockable image capture system at a node remote from the image capture system and coupled to the distributed network; and sending an authorization data to the image capture system across the distributed network such that the image capture system is unlocked and enabled to capture an image.
21. The method of claim 20 wherein the image capture system performs three-dimensional imaging.
22. The method of claim 20 further comprising: reprogramming a reconfigurable array of logic of the image capture system from a remote node.
23. A method comprising: capturing image data in an image capture device coupled to a distributed network; preventing access to the image data by a local user until an authorization is received; and allowing access to the image data upon receipt of the authorization from a remote node on the distributed network.
24. The method of claim 23 wherein preventing access comprises: encrypting the image data with an algorithm that can be decrypted with information from the remote node.
25. The method of claim 24 wherein preventing access further comprises: disabling local storage of the encrypted image data.
26. The method of 24 further comprising: uploading the encrypted image data to the remote node.
27. A system comprising: a digitizer capable of collecting three-dimensional data about an object; an orientation fixture to automatically reposition the object from a first orientation to a second orientation to expose a first aspect and a second aspect of the object relative to the digitizer; a controller to coordinate the automatic repositioning with data collection by the digitizer; and a data analyzer to identify points of interest in the data collected wherein the digitizer and orientation fixture automatically rescan a portion of the object corresponding to a point of interest identified and a three- dimensional model of a portion of the object is adjusted based on the rescan.
28. The system of claim 27 wherein the rescan is conducted at a higher resolution than a resolution of an original scan.
29. The system of claim 27 wherein the rescan is conducted using a different capture method.
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