METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR 3D IMAGING AND CUSTOM MANUFACTURING

摘要

The invention provides improved machines and systems for generating faithful 3D geometric models that correspond to the shape of an imaged 3D physical object, for storing, transmitting, and transforming those 3D models, and for manufacturing 3D objects based upon those models. The invention also provides improved processes for such capture, transmission, storage, and transformation of the 3D models and manufacturing of objects from those models.

主权项

1. A method of making a 3-dimensional object that fits to a 3-dimensional object to be fitted comprising:
a. a method of creating a 3-dimensional geometry model comprising imaging said 3-dimensional object to be fitted with an imaging device; and b. a method of transforming said 3-dimensional geometry model into said 3-dimensional object with a transforming device; c. wherein said transforming device is structured and arranged to select said 3-dimensional object conforming to negative shape of said 3-dimensional object or conforming to positive shape of said 3-dimensional object; d. whereby said 3-dimensional object custom fits with said 3-dimensional object to be fitted.