# Point Cloud Segmentation from iPhone-Based LiDAR Sensors Using the Tensor Feature
## 3 Methodology
### The Algorithm of the Point Cloud Segmentation Workflow
Publicly available datasets were analyzed in this study. The data can be found here: [[https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.19146365](https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.19146365)]([https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.19146365](https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.19146365)). The authors declare no conflict of interest. ## References

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