Patent ID: 6804013
Filing Date: 2004-10-12
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
Use of an optical element (1) in an optical measuring system with a camera and a mathematical processor for calculating the position of said optical element (1) which is perceived by said camera, whereby on basis of the position of said optical element (1) is calculated the position and/or orientation of a structure upon which said optical element (1) is fixed, whereby said optical element contains a light source (2) with an active side (4) which lights up when an electric tension is applied via electric contacts (9,13) provided to enable applying said electric tension, whereby said light source is mounted against a translucent wall (3), such that the light of the above-mentioned active side (4) can be seen through said wall (3), characterised in that said translucent wall (3) is formed of transparent fibers (5) placed side by side in a parallel manner.