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    • Optical Metrology
    • Computer Vision
    • 3D Measurement

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    • Structured light systems are crucial for 3D optical metrology.
    • Accurate calibration of cameras and projectors is essential for high-precision measurements.
    • Existing calibration methods often lack clarity and present distinct procedures for cameras, projectors, and camera-projector pairs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a unified methodology for calibrating cameras, projectors, and camera-projector pairs in structured light systems.
    • To clarify ambiguities in the experimental implementation of calibration procedures.
    • To provide practical insights into the calibration of structured light systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a unified calibration framework applicable to individual cameras, projectors, and combined camera-projector systems.
    • Experimental validation of the proposed methodology.
    • Utilizing MATLAB for implementation and data analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstration of a single, coherent methodology for diverse calibration scenarios within structured light systems.
    • Experimental results confirm the effectiveness and practicality of the unified approach.
    • The study provides clear guidelines for implementing calibration procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • The unified methodology simplifies and enhances the calibration process for structured light systems.
    • This approach improves the accuracy and reliability of 3D optical metrology measurements.
    • The availability of code and data facilitates further research and application.