Faro Technologies has filed a patent for a laser tracker system and method that allows users to control a laser tracker device using a mobile computing device. The system involves transmitting signals between the mobile device and the laser tracker device via a computer network, enabling control functions such as selecting a retroreflective target and adjusting the orientation of the laser tracker device. The method includes displaying an image acquired by the laser tracker device’s camera on the mobile device’s display and adjusting the orientation based on user input. GlobalData’s report on Faro Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Controlling laser tracker device using mobile computing device
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230314614A1) describes a computer-implemented method for controlling a laser tracker device using a mobile computing device. The method involves displaying an image acquired by a camera of the laser tracker device on the mobile computing device's display. The user can then provide input indicating a desired control action to adjust the orientation of the laser tracker device based on the image. The laser tracker device will then adjust its orientation accordingly.
The input from the user can be provided by touching the display and moving a finger in a specific direction over the image. This movement will activate a motor in the laser tracker device, causing it to adjust its orientation based on the user's finger movement. The laser tracker device can be adjusted to rotate about an azimuth axis, a zenith axis, or both.
Additionally, the patent also describes a system that includes a laser tracker device and a processing system. The laser tracker device captures three-dimensional coordinates of an environment and has a camera to capture an image. The processing system, which is communicatively coupled to the laser tracker device, includes a display, memory with computer-readable instructions, and a processing device. The system allows for controlling the laser tracker device using a mobile computing device, similar to the method described above.
In this system, the user can provide input by touching the display and moving a finger over the image. The motor in the laser tracker device will adjust its orientation based on the movement of the user's finger. The laser tracker device can be adjusted to rotate about an azimuth axis, a zenith axis, or both.
Furthermore, the control input can also involve a change in the orientation of the mobile computing device itself. In this case, the laser tracker device will adjust its orientation based on the change in the orientation of the mobile computing device. The mobile computing device can include an accelerometer to detect the change in orientation.
Overall, this patent describes a computer-implemented method and system for controlling a laser tracker device using a mobile computing device. The method allows for adjusting the orientation of the laser tracker device based on user input provided through the mobile computing device's display. This technology has potential applications in various industries that require precise tracking and positioning.
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