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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 13, 2002 FBO #0223
SOLICITATION NOTICE

A -- Method & Apparatus for Determining the Coordinates of an Object

Notice Date

7/11/2002
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Department of Energy, Los Alamos National Laboratory (DOE Contractor), Los Alamos, PO Box 1663 MS: C334, Los Alamos, NM, 87545
 

ZIP Code

87545
 

Solicitation Number

LA-UR-02-4289
 

Response Due

8/23/2002
 

Archive Date

8/26/2002
 

Point of Contact

Kathleen Herrera, Licensing Associate, Phone 505-667-5844, Fax 606-665-6127, - Kathleen Herrera, Licensing Associate, Phone 505-667-5844, Fax 606-665-6127,
 

E-Mail Address

kaherrera@lanl.gov, kaherrera@lanl.gov
 

Description

Applications of the Technology Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has developed a simplified optical scanning method to determine the location of points on an object's surface through the variation of illuminated pixels directed to the object's surface. An illumination source, an optical light intensity modulator, a light detector, and a computer or dedicated firmware for controlling pixel intensities and for implementing the algorithm are the tools needed to employ the method developed at LANL. Using the reflected illumination as detected by an image received (such as a CCD camera), the method determines the position of points on the surface of the object by detecting the modulation of illumination of pixels after they pass through an intensity modulator (such as an LCD). This process is controlled by the algorithm described herein. Advantages The advantages of this digitized method over status quo means to determine points on an object's surface are several. The fundamental advantage of the technique is its computational simplicity which in turn allows for speed and accuracy. The computation of the data provides for the generation OF real time identification of points on an object's surface. Additionally, many status quo methods for digitizing the points on an object's surface for measurement and comparison work requires the object or part being studied to be painted. The LANL method avoids this step altogether. Objects being studied using the LANL method do not have to be painted in order for the data regarding an object's surface points to be digitized. Users of the Technology Parties who might have an interest in this technology include those in the automobile and truck industry for use in the optical scanning of parts. The entertainment industry would also find this method extremely useful to quickly digitize a model that needs to be scaled up for use in movie-making and other entertainment applications. The method can be employed by any party trying to compare objects or parts for uniformity. The method can also be used to detect defects in an object?s surface. Status LANL is seeking interested parties to license the technology or to collaborate with LANL researchers on further development of the technique. Such parties need to have an understanding of optical scanning methods and principles. Letters of interest from such parties regarding the above technology should be directed to the point of contact below no later than August 23, 2002. A United States Patent issued on this technology on April 9, 2002, U.S. Patent Number 6,369,879 (DOE Reference Number S-94,778). An application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) has been filed on this technology to preserve foreign rights. Such rights are available to the extent a licensee wishes to cover the costs of any National Phase patent filings. Contact: Kathleen Herrera Industrial Business Development Division Los Alamos National Laboratory P.O. Box 1663, Mail Stop C334 Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545 Phone: 505-667-5744 Fax: 505-665-0154 E-mail: kaherrera@lanl.gov
 

Web Link

Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/DOE/LANL/LA/LA-UR-02-4289/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: P.O. Box 1663, MS C334 Los Alamos, NM

Zip Code: 87545

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00114763-F 20020713/020711215700 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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