An integrated system generates a model of a three-dimensional object. A scanning laser device scans the three-dimensional object and generates a point cloud. The points of the point cloud each indicate a location of a corresponding point on a surface of the object. A first model is generated, responsive...http://www.google.de/patents/US5988862?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5988862 - Integrated system for quickly and accurately imaging and modeling three dimensional objects
