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Method and apparatus for removably attaching photogrammetric targets to a surface

A photogrammetric, removal technique, applied in the photogrammetric target removably attached to the surface of the structure, the field of photogrammetric targets, can solve difficult or expensive, time-consuming and other problems

Active Publication Date: 2015-08-26
THE BOEING CO
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[0006] However, removably attaching some of the currently available targets to surfaces can be more time-consuming, difficult, or expensive than desired
In some cases, the attachment, removal, or both of a target that has been removably attached to a surface of a structure can result in an undesired effect on the coating, finish, or other properties of the surface

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[0064] The exemplary embodiments recognize and take into account different factors. For example, the illustrative embodiments recognize and take into account that it may be desirable to have a method and apparatus for removably attaching a photogrammetric target to a surface of a structure such that attachment or removal of the photogrammetric target does not cause damage to any undesired effects on the surface. Additionally, the illustrative embodiments recognize and take into account that it may be desirable to have a method and apparatus that reduces the time, labor, and expense involved in removably attaching photogrammetric targets to surfaces of structures.

[0065] Accordingly, exemplary embodiments provide a retaining member for removably attaching a target to a surface of a structure. In some illustrative examples, the retaining member can be configured to be handled by a robotic device such that the process of removably attaching the target to the surface of the str...

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Abstract

A method and apparatus for removably attaching a magnetic target for a photogrammetry system to a surface of a structure. A retaining member may comprise a body, an engagement material associated with the body, and a magnetic material associated with the body. The engagement material may be configured for use in removably attaching the retaining member to the surface of the structure. The magnetic material may be configured for use in removably attaching a magnetic target to the retaining member.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to photogrammetry and, in particular, to targets for photogrammetry. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for removably attaching a photogrammetric target to a surface of a structure. Background technique [0002] Photogrammetry is the science of using images (and in some cases other sensor data) to generate outputs such as (for example, but not limited to) maps, 3D models, 3D point clouds, terrain products, or some other type of output. For example, photogrammetry may be used to generate a three-dimensional map of a surface of a structure such as the wing of an airplane, the fuselage of an airplane, the hull of a ship, or some other type of structure. [0003] Typically, with photogrammetry, a target is attached to the surface of a structure captured in an image generated by the photogrammetry system. A target can be any item that can be captured in an image and can be d...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G01C15/00G01C11/00C09J7/29
CPCG01B11/24F16M13/02H04N13/0275H04N13/0296G01C11/02G01C15/02G01C11/00G01C15/00H01F7/0215C09J7/29Y10T29/49817Y10T29/49947H04N13/275H04N13/296G06T17/30H02N15/00
Inventor M·R·德雅尔丹C·D·拉加利
Owner THE BOEING CO