Applications with Integrated Capture

摘要

Embodiments include a system for integrating capture software functionality into other software applications including computer aided design (CAD) application, search application, database management application, email applications, network publishing applications, collaboration applications, copying and facsimile applications, manufacturing applications and similar programs. A user may utilize any of these applications to initiate a capture of an image or model. The applications may include an integrated capture functionality or message system to communicate with a capture application to initiate a capture. A separate or integrated conversion application may automatically be invoked to convert and return the image or model to the requesting application.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a capture module to drive a capture unit to capture three-dimensional (3D) data about a physical object; a fabrication module capable of producing a physical solid model; and a transfer module integrated with the capture module to allow substantially automated transfer of information derived from the 3D data from the capture module to the fabrication module to produce the model.