Dr. David K. MacKinnon Profile

Dr. David K. MacKinnon

Patent Examiner

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dimesnional metrology , 3D imaging , laser range scanners

Publications (9)

Proceedings Article | 21 June 2015 Paper

Single-plane versus three-plane methods for relative range error evaluation of medium-range 3D imaging systems

David MacKinnon, Luc Cournoyer, J.-Angelo Beraldin

Proceedings Volume 9528, 95280R (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2179591

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Error analysis, Signal detection, Distance measurement, Ranging, Modulation, Phase shift keying, Beam shaping, Standards development, Stereoscopy

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SPIE Journal Paper | 12 March 2012

Lateral resolution challenges for triangulation-based three-dimensional imaging systems

David MacKinnon, Jean-Angelo Beraldin, Luc Cournoyer, Michel Picard, Francois Blais

OE, Vol. 51, Issue 02, 021111, (March 2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.51.2.021111

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Image resolution, Stereoscopy, 3D image processing, 3D modeling, Sensors, Spatial resolution, Laser systems engineering, Systems modeling, Optical engineering

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Proceedings Article | 27 January 2011 Paper

Hierarchical characterization procedures for dimensional metrology

David MacKinnon, Jean-Angelo Beraldin, Luc Cournoyer, Benjamin Carrier

Proceedings Volume 7864, 786402 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.872124

KEYWORDS: Chromium, Imaging systems, Optical spheres, Error analysis, Stereoscopy, Dimensional metrology, Calibration, Metrology, Spherical lenses, Tolerancing

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Proceedings Article | 27 January 2011 Paper

Proposed NRC portable target case for short-range triangulation-based 3D imaging systems characterization

Benjamin Carrier, David MacKinnon, Luc Cournoyer, J.-Angelo Beraldin

Proceedings Volume 7864, 78640L (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.871942

KEYWORDS: Optical spheres, Imaging systems, Calibration, Stereoscopy, Distance measurement, Standards development, Tolerancing, Optical properties, Manufacturing, Algorithm development

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 January 2010

Measurement quality metrics for rapid laser range scanning

David MacKinnon, Francois Blais, Victor Aitken

JEI, Vol. 19, Issue 01, 011004, (January 2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.3267094

KEYWORDS: Image quality, Quality measurement, Laser range finders, Reflectivity, Composites, Scanners, Data processing, Image processing, Solid modeling, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2009 Paper

Proposed traceable structural resolution protocols for 3D imaging systems

David MacKinnon, J.-Angelo Beraldin, Luc Cournoyer, Benjamin Carrier, François Blais

Proceedings Volume 7447, 744704 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.824458

KEYWORDS: Computer aided design, 3D scanning, Imaging systems, Image resolution, Laser scanners, Stereoscopy, Solid modeling, Data modeling, Spatial resolution, 3D metrology

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Proceedings Article | 19 January 2009 Paper

Evaluating laser range scanner lateral resolution in 3D metrology

David MacKinnon, J. Angelo Beraldin, Luc Cournoyer, Francois Blais

Proceedings Volume 7239, 72390P (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.805868

KEYWORDS: Laser range finders, Spatial resolution, Scanners, Strontium, Sensors, 3D metrology, Laser systems engineering, Image resolution, 3D scanning, Imaging systems

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 July 2008 Open Access

Review of measurement quality metrics for range imaging

David MacKinnon, Victor Aitken, Francois Blais

JEI, Vol. 17, Issue 03, 033003, (July 2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2955245

KEYWORDS: Quality measurement, Reflectivity, Laser range finders, Scanners, Spatial resolution, Image quality, Sensors, Laser scanners, Speckle, 3D scanning

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Proceedings Article | 25 February 2008 Paper

Using quality metrics with laser range scanners

David MacKinnon, Victor Aitken, Francois Blais

Proceedings Volume 6805, 68050G (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.766522

KEYWORDS: Image quality, Scanners, Reflectivity, Composites, Quality measurement, Laser range finders, Image processing, Raster graphics, Data modeling, Laser systems engineering

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