NOTE As of July 28, 2010 PhotoModeler Automation is renamed PhotoModeler and becomes the new base product. That is, the Coded Target Module is now included in all PhotoModeler products and is no longer an add on module.

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The PhotoModeler Automation Bundle brings automation to 3D point measurement through marking of target dots and referencing/matching of coded targets.

A coded target is a high contrast dot with a pattern around it that can be read automatically by the program. There are two forms of coding - the RAD target (new since release 6.3 and shown on the right), and the non-ringed coded target.

The PhotoModeler Automation Bundle is made up of the base PhotoModeler product and the Coded Target Add-on Module. Note that the PhotoModeler Scanner product is a super-set of PhotoModeler Automation and it also includes the Coded Targets Module.

The Coded Target Module adds the following capabilities to PhotoModeler:

• printing of targets to a Windows printer or to a Postscript file
• high accuracy sub-pixel marking of coded target dots
• manual marking with automatic referencing of coded targets
• automated marking and referencing of coded targets in a region, whole photo, or multiple photos
• fully automated point-based projects using coded targets
• ability to mark targets in natural environments with 'noisy' backgrounds
• naturally lit targets (no flash required) (although reflective targets with a flash can be used too)
• Up to 999 unique target codes available (with new RAD targets available in version 6.3+). 8, 10 and 12bit unringed coded targets have fewer codes.
• Offset target system which provides an automated method of obtaining a 3rd 3D point that would not normally be accessible by using two other coded targets

Learn more about what cameras work best with PhotoModeler Automation.

Applications

Coded Targets can assist with virtually any project (optimal with scene/object sizes from 20cm (8in) up to 30m (100ft)). Most PhotoModeler projects require the basic geometry of the camera stations to be solved (called orientation) and coded targets provide a very quick way of doing this.

Target dots are used (along with PhotoModeler's subpixel marker) in any application where high accuracy 3D points are needed. In these applications you can further automated and speed-up these projects by using Coded Targets

Fully automated measurement of a manufactured part	Automated Offset Target measurement of a stair case	Coded Targets used to automate project setup