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3D scanning is the process of analyzing a real-world object or environment to collect three dimensional data of its shape and possibly its appearance (e.g. color). The collected data can then be used to construct digital 3D models.
The analysis highlights Technology, Applications and Products as prominent areas in the source structure around 3D scanning. 2 topics appear in more than one source area, which can help identify connections that are less obvious in a linear reading.
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The extracted context around 3D scanning shows recurring relationship patterns in the source. For example, 3D scanning → CAD, CAD/CAM, CAM, CNC, Crown, Inlay, It, Many, Onlay, The, Veneer Another extracted example is 3D scanning → Buddhist, CapCam, In, LiDAR, LiDAR-equipped, MeshLab, More, The, There. Use these groups to spot repeated connection types before inspecting the individual relationships.
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3d laser data used model using scanner scanning object scanners models images surface objects also light reconstruction digital scan point
TTTA extracted 76 structured relationships around 3D scanning. Examples in this analysis include 3D scanning → is a → process of analyzing a real-world object or environment to collect three dimensional data of its shape and possibly its appearance and SIFT or SURF → instance of → are detected in each image and matched across the set using algorithms. The table shows each extracted connection, where it came from and its confidence.
| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D scanning | is a | process of analyzing a real-world object or environment to collect three dimensional data of its shape and possibly its appearance | 0.90 | text |
| SIFT or SURF | instance of | are detected in each image and matched across the set using algorithms | 0.80 | text |
| a DSLR with a fixed focal length lens to capture images of objects for 3D reconstruction | instance of | known as global structure from motion.Close range photogrammetry typically uses a handheld camera | 0.80 | text |
| a building facade | instance of | Subjects include smaller objects | 0.80 | text |
| vehicles | instance of | Subjects include smaller objects | 0.80 | text |
| sculptures | instance of | Subjects include smaller objects | 0.80 | text |
| rocks | instance of | Subjects include smaller objects | 0.80 | text |
| and shoes.Camera Arrays can be used to generate 3D point clouds or meshes of live objects such as people or pets by synchronizing multiple cameras to photograph a subject from multiple perspectives at the same time for 3D object reconstruction.Wide angle photogrammetry can be used to capture the interior of buildings or enclosed spaces using a wide angle lens camera such as a 360 camera.Aerial photogrammetry uses aerial images acquired by satellite | instance of | Subjects include smaller objects | 0.80 | text |
| commercial aircraft or UAV drone to collect images of buildings | instance of | Subjects include smaller objects | 0.80 | text |
| structures | instance of | Subjects include smaller objects | 0.80 | text |
| terrain for 3D reconstruction into a point cloud or mesh.Acquisition from acquired sensor dataSemi-automatic building extraction from lidar data | instance of | Subjects include smaller objects | 0.80 | text |
| high-resolution images is also a possibility | instance of | Subjects include smaller objects | 0.80 | text |
The concept neighborhoods around 3D scanning bring nearby vocabulary together. In this analysis, examples include Scanners, Data and Model. Use the clusters to find adjacent concepts and terminology that may deserve separate research.
For 3D scanning, one of the stronger structural bridges in this analysis connects 3D scanning with Overview. Bridges highlight paths between different parts of the map and can reveal research angles that are easy to miss in a flat list.
TTTA analyzes the structure around 3D scanning to surface related topics, entities, relationships, concept neighborhoods and bridge connections. Use the map to explore areas such as Technology, Applications & Products, including less central topics that may reveal useful research gaps. Automatically extracted connections are research leads rather than rewritten encyclopedia content.
Source: Wikipedia — 3D scanning · EN edition · Analysis: TopicsToTalkAbout