registration
: The process of positioning one or more scans so that points created from the same objects
are aligned with each other. (This is similar to the process of creating a large panorama from a collection
of smaller images.) If markers are present in the scan, software can usually register scans automatically—
otherwise you must register them manually (also known as “placing” the scans).
S
scan
: A set of frames resulting from one recording sequence and saved in one file.
T
target
: A physical object in the area to be scanned that can be detect by the software and used to register
the scans. A target can be a naturally occurring plane such as a wall or desk, or a marker.
tracking
: The process of following features from frame to frame. Tracking makes it possible to reconstruct
the movement of Freestyle 2 in space, thus putting the points of the individual frames into a common 3D
context.
W
white balance
: The adjustment of the intensity of primary colors to produce images that match what the
human eye sees under different lighting conditions.
FARO Freestyle 2 User Manual
Appendix D: Glossary
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