An approach to construct augmented CAD models using acquired digital images

An approach for integrating CAD models and information associated with digital images is discussed in this paper. The main objective of the proposed framework is the construction of augmented CAD models using digital images acquired on real components of that models. An approach to associate general shape surfaces with related images is discussed. The proposed method can be used to associate engineering information retrieved through optical methods (thermoelasticity, photoelasticity, surface analysis and similar) with CAD models. The overall architecture and the first outcomes of the implementation of the framework are presented.