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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, respon

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 to the point cloud which represents constituent geometric shapes of the object. A data file is generated, responsive to the first model, that can be inputted to a computer-aided design system.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for imaging and modeling three dimensional objects comprising:an imaging module for emitting a laser beam for scanning the surface of a remote object and recording data points corresponding to the points on the surface of the object;a modeling module for conv

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for imaging and modeling three dimensional objects comprising:an imaging module for emitting a laser beam for scanning the surface of a remote object and recording data points corresponding to the points on the surface of the object;a modeling module for converting the data points into a three dimensional image of the object;a user interface for inputting commands, said commands including an identification of a region of the surface of the object and specifications for the level of resolution desired for that region; anda processor for controlling the operation of the imaging module, the modeling module and the user interface and being arranged to generate an overall scan of the object and a scan of the selected region within the object and wherein said modeling module functions to integrate data points from the scans into a composite image.