Geomagic gets the patent on generating 3D digital models automatically from scanned point-cloud data. U.S. patent 7,023,432 describes four processes:
- Reading any type of scanned data.
- Using memory-efficient algorithms to handle point clouds of 100 million or more points.
- Automatic 3D geometry processing, from points to polygon models.
- Editing the resulting shape without losing topological properties.
R&D director Mike Facello says, "Patented technology is the cornerstone of our unique product offerings."
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