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Technical Field

The present invention pertains to generating 360° interactive view from 2D photos of physical objects. Particularly, the present invention pertains to system and method that use vacuum for stabilizing physical objects in upright position for exposure of maximum faces of the objects in generating 360° interactive view from 2D photos. Background

Displaying 360° interactive view of real objects is often required for commercial, professional and entertainment applications. Particularly, 360° interactive views are required when object quality and value are evaluated according to the object visual features. This is especially important in appreciating the quality of gemstones, such as diamond, particularly after processed, cut and polished. The gemstone faces reflect the gemstone quality as well as the cutting and polishing process and eventually its market value. To this end, visualizing such objects as gemstones with 360° interactive views provides gemstone specialists, buyers and dealers a useful tool for examining the actual stone.

One of the main problems in constructing a 360° interactive view of an object, especially a multi-faces object such as gemstones, is to capture all of the faces of that object in 2D before generating a 360° interactive view based on them. To this end, the gemstone or any other object for that matter have to be fixed and stabilized in position for capturing its different faces at different angles. Different devices and methods are described and offered to achieve this. US 2013/0329212 describes a system for photographing and imaging gemstones, including diamonds, in a 360° 3D image. The gemstone is mounted on plate, fastened in place, rotated and tilted for to capture all sides of the gemstone at different angles. Vacuum means, such as vacuum pen, may be used to hold the gemstone in place. US 2011/0228063 describes a system for observing and photographing gemstones using rotating apparatus and multi-angle illumination. Vacuum may be applied to hold and stabilize the gemstone in place during rotation and photographing. None of these publications demonstrates or describes how such vacuum is applied and configured for stably holding the gemstone during rotation of the plate it is put on and photographing.

US 5,515, 157 uses a pair of arms for mechanically holding the gemstone in fixed position during observation and photographing. WO 2014/083568 describes a computerized system for generating 3D imaging of any object mounted on 360° rotating plate around longitudinal axis relative to the plate surface. An extended arm carries imaging sensor, lens and mirror that reflect the gemstone image, captured in the lens, to the sensor.

In view of the above, there is a need to provide a system and method for stabilizing a physical object, particularly gemstones, in place using vacuum for photographing and generating 360° interactive views thereof.

It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide a system particularly designed to stabilize physical object in upright position using vacuum for exposure of full or at least maximum of its faces.

It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide system and method for 2D photographing and 360° interactive view of an object, particularly gemstones, with single session of photographing the object.

It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide a device for 2D

photographing of physical objects, particularly gemstones, that is compact, relatively lightweight, easily operated and does not require professional knowledge, special training or technical or technological experience and intended for use by end consumers of 360° interactive views of such objects. This and other objectives of the present invention will become apparent as the description proceeds.

Summary

The present invention provides a system for producing 360° interactive view of an object, where the system comprises the following components:

device for photographing the object comprising:

photographing means configured for taking 2D photos of the object;

illumination means for illuminating the object;

- vacuum generating means;

apparatus configured for holding the object in position for exposure of all or at least maximum faces of the object to the photographing means and revolving it around its longitudinal axis, where the apparatus is in fluid communication with the vacuum generating means; and

- motor and gearwheel apparatus for revolving the apparatus around its longitudinal axis;

and

computer and software means in communication with the photographing means, where the computer and software means are configured for collecting the 2D photos and generating the 360° interactive view of the object.

In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured for holding the object that comprises any regular or irregular outer surface, shape and dimensions in position for exposure of all or at least maximum faces of the object to the photographing means and revolving it around its longitudinal axis.

In still another embodiment, the apparatus is detachable from the device and replaceable with another apparatus that is suitable for an object with different outer surface, shape and dimensions. Accordingly, the vacuum generating means are configured for generating sub-pressure, which is sufficient for holding that object in position suitable for photographing.

In still another embodiment, the vacuum generating means comprises vacuum pump, which is located in one case separate from a second case that contains the device. The vacuum pump is in fluid communication with suction sleeve that communicates with the vacuum pump on one end through entry into the second case and a hollow vertical tube on the other end. The hollow tube communicates with the apparatus and accordingly the sub-pressure generated by the vacuum pump and applied on the object to be

photographed. The lower end of the tube is located within a connector with side opening for connecting with the suction sleeve and upper opening through which the tube extends up, through gearwheel assembly and the upper cover of the second case.

In still another embodiment, the vacuum generating means further comprises a filter for reducing noise made by these means.

In one particular configuration the vacuum pump of the vacuum generating means and the transformer of the system are located in one case. Accordingly, the vacuum pump and transformer communicate with the different components of the device in the second case through appropriate suction sleeve and power cables connected to entries in the body of the second case of the device. The device is, therefore, provided in two separate cases that communicate with each other, the one containing the vacuum pump and transformer, may be placed in distal location, for example under a working table, the second with the hollow tube, suction sleeve, gearwheel means, control cards, holder and photographing means placed in proximal location, on the table.

Particular configuration of the apparatus for holding the object in the device of the present invention comprises: a cylindrical holder that comprises: a top end; and a hollow body that extends downwards and envelopes the top exit of the tube of the vacuum generating means that extends out of the body of the device;

and

- a holder head that comprises upper and lower openings, where the holder head is positioned on the top end of said holder, where the holder head is configured for stably holding the object on its narrower face.

This configuration, as shown later, enables proper interface with the proximal open end of the hollow tube and the sub-pressure it communicates, which stabilizes the object placed on the holder head, when the holder revolves around its longitudinal axis.

In one particular example, the holder head is in the form of two parts separated from each other and forming double open-end cavity or crevice between them. In accordance with the above, these double open-end cavity or crevice are of sufficient length, width and depth to communicate sub-pressure generated by the vacuum generating means, e.g. vacuum pump, where the sub-pressure is sufficient for holding an object that may have regular or irregular outer surface, shape and dimensions in position for exposure of all or at least maximum faces of the object to the photographing means and revolving it around its longitudinal axis.

The general and particular configurations of the apparatus for holding the object described above are suitable for holding and revolving gemstones in front of the photographing means. Specifically, these apparatuses are suitable for stably holding and revolving diamond on its girdle in upright position. The girdle is in the shape of a flat, smooth belt that interfaces two parts of the diamond from each side, one side being cone shape, the other cone shape which is cut flat. The girdle is obtained by the cutting and polishing process of diamonds, and placing the diamond upright on part of its girdle allows exposure of all or at least maximum number of faces of its sides. This way, the diamond quality, shape, make and clarity are better appreciated when photographing its sides and constructing a 360° interactive view based on them in a simple procedure.

In one particular embodiment, the photographing means comprises digital camera and lens assembly in communication with the digital camera. The digital camera has USB connection for transmitting 2D photos taken of the object to a computer and software installed on it for storing and constructing a 360° interactive view of the object. Further, the apparatus for holding the object is positioned in front of the digital camera along the main transverse axis of the lens assembly, where the object is positioned on the focal point of the lens assembly.

A particular configuration of the device of the present invention accommodates the vacuum generating means, motor and gearwheel apparatus for revolving the apparatus for holding the object around its longitudinal axis, within the body of the device. The photographic means and apparatus for holding and revolving the object are located on a top cover of the body above its inner parts, e.g. gearwheel apparatus, the hollow tube and controllers of the number of revolutions of the holder per one round, i.e. 360° turn.

Further, the device comprises a lid configured for forming closed space around the photographing means, apparatus and object and enabling taking photos in unobstructed space.

In one particular embodiment, the illumination means, photographing means, and vacuum generating means are configured to be controlled and activated by the software means upon initiating a scanning session of the object photographed. When scanning session is completed the operating means, e.g. illumination, photographing and vacuum are shut down.

The computer and software means are configured to display real-time view of 2D photos and 360° interactive view of the object. Commercially available software for manipulating 2D photos, constructing a 360 interactive view of an object and displaying it in still or rotating display may be used in the present invention.

In one particular embodiment, the object is gemstone, particularly selected from diamond, emerald and ruby. In still another particular embodiment, the gemstone is uncut, unpolished gemstone with irregular faces. Further still, the object may be any other object with regular or irregular faces.

In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for producing 360° interactive view of an object comprising:

obtaining a device for taking 2D photos of the object;

mounting the object on an apparatus in the device, where the apparatus is configured for holding the object in position for exposure of maximum faces of the object to

photographing means and revolving it around its longitudinal axis;

adjusting the apparatus on its transverse axis so that the object is located on the focal point of the photographic means;

operating stepper motor and gearwheel apparatus located within the body of the device and configured for revolving the apparatus around its longitudinal axis;

closing the lid on top of the body of the device;

activating computer and software means in communication with the photographing means;

illuminating the object;

applying sub-pressure on the lower face of the object with vacuum generating means, where the apparatus is in fluid communication with the vacuum generating means, where the lower face is the narrower face of the object;

initiating scanning session of the object;

taking 2D photos of the object;

storing files of the 2D photos of the object in the computer means;

optionally, uploading the files of the 2D photos to a shared database, for example, cloud- based server and/or transmitting them to a distant location through a mail server; and

generating still and/or rotating 360° interactive view of the object.

In one particular embodiment, the method for producing a 360° interactive view according to the present invention is suitable for gemstones, particularly for diamond, emerald and ruby. Further, this method of the present invention is suitable for any object with regular or irregular faces.

The following relates to the accompanying Figures without departing from the spirit of the invention as detailed above.

Brief Description of the Drawings

Fig. 1 illustrates a schematic perspective top view of the device for 360° interactive view of an object.

Fig. 2 illustrates a schematic side view of the device for 360° interactive view of an object.

Figs. 3a-3b illustrate schematic perspective views of the device for 360° interactive view of an object and a casing thereof.

Fig. 4 illustrates a schematic front view of the device for 360° interactive view of an object.

Fig. 5 illustrates a schematic zoom-in front view of the device for 360° interactive view of an object.

Figs. 6a-k illustrate schematic perspective, side and front views and particular examples of dimensions of the holder for 360° interactive view of an object and its relative position to the photographing means.

Fig. 7 illustrates perspective view of an inside the device for 360° interactive view of an object.

Fig. 8 illustrates another perspective view of the inside of the device for 360° interactive view of an object. - Si -

Fig. 9 illustrates the compact casing mounted on the device for 360 interactive view of an object.

Figs. 10-20 show a series of windows of the software through which 3D photographing of an object by the device is operated, controlled, managed and stored.

Detailed Description of the Drawings

The following describes different aspects and substantial components and parts of the system and device of the present invention for generating a 360° interactive view of an object and software means for activating, supervising, controlling and obtaining such image. These components, parts and means provide the essential qualities and

functionalities for photographing, generating and manipulating 360° image of an object and are to be construed only as exemplary for the most general configuration and operation of the entire system including the device and software means. Fig. 1 illustrates some of the main parts of the device (1) for placing an object and photographing it and their spatial positioning relative each other. Particularly, a camera (3) is mounted on the top surface of main body (2) of the device (1) on one end, its lens or system of lenses (4) oriented towards a revolving holder body (6), on which the object is secured. The holder body (6) itself envelopes the exit (18a in Fig. 7) of a hollow tube part (18b in Fig. 7) that extends above the top surface of the main body (2). The hollow tube part (18 in Fig. 7) extends into the body (2) of the device (1) and is in

communication with vacuum generating means located in a second case (9 in Figs.3b and 9) and communicating with suction sleeve (21 in Fig. 7) that connects to the hollow tube (18 in Fig. 7) within the main body (2) of the device (1). A more specific depiction of these vacuum means is illustrated in Figs. 7-8, that will be discussed later. The holder body (6) itself is detachable from the device (1) and may be replaced with a different one, depending on the requirements imposed by the object to be photographed. The holder body (6) and holder head (7) may be provided as a single monolithic or modular part. Therefore, the entire part that includes the holder body (6) and holder head (7) may be replaced, or the holder head (7) may be replaced separately from the holder body (6)to ensure stable holding of the object during the process of photographing while revolving it 360° around. Figs. 6a-6b illustrate a particular application of a split holder head (7), with two parts, (7a), (7b), separated from each other and forming a double open-end cavity or crevice (7c) between them, which is of sufficient length, width and depth to communicate sub-pressure generated by vacuum pump (element 24, shown in Fig.9) and hold a diamond stone (D) having particular dimensions. The diamond (D) is held upright on its bigger and narrower perimeter, also known as the girdle (R) that divides between the diamond (D) culet (D") and table (D') halves. This positioning of the diamond (D) enables capturing a complete set of pictures, which display maximum of the diamond (D) faces, and thus allowing generating a 360° interactive view of the diamond (D).

The diamond, and any other object for that matter, is held on its narrower side, e.g., the girdle (R) for the diamond (D) in Figs. 6a-6b, by applying vacuum means as shown in Figs. 7-9 that stabilize it in such position. In the particular demonstration in Figs. 6a-6b, the parts of the split holder head (7a, 7b) form a double side open V shape cavity that enables holding the diamond (D) on top and stabilizing it in position by vacuum pumping from below. This particular design is, however, only exemplary. The holder head (7) may be configured to hold objects with various dimensions, sizes and shapes, which may be regular, symmetric and ordered, or irregular, asymmetric and unordered or any combination of these characteristics. Further, the vacuum equipment may also be configured to generate sufficient sub-pressure to hold any type of object upright on its narrowest surface. These qualities of the holder head (7) and vacuum generating component practically ensure maximum exposure of the object's faces and optimal 360° interactive view as a result of that.

Figs. 6f-6g illustrate the holder body (6) in side and top perspective views. Particularly, Fig. 6g shows the holder body (6) bottom entrance (6a) through that interfaces with tube (18) top exit (18a) for communicating sub-pressure to the lower surface of an object photographed. Ring (6b) and the number of rings on the holder body (6) are used to identify the holder body (6) and holder head for small, medium and large size objects photographed, particularly gemstones, most particularly diamonds. Higher number of rings (6b) identifies larger size diamond (7). Figs. 6h-6i show exemplary schematic views of a round holder head (7) features. Particularly, the holder head (7) in these

Figures include a crevice dissecting the holder head (7) in two equal halves (7a, 7b in Fig. 6a), the walls (7e, 7f in Fig. 6m) of the halves (7a, 7b), expanding to a pinhole (7d) in their middle. Such aperture of crevice and pinhole (7d) is sufficient to communicate the sub-pressure to the object placed in upright position on the holder head (7). Figs. 6h- 6i and 6j-6k also illustrate the gradual narrowing of the holder head (7) in a pyramid-like structure towards the crevice walls (7e, 7f) and pinhole (7d) in the middle. Particularly, the aperture has a diameter of such length that the crevice and pinhole in the middle of the holder head (7) is suitable to accommodate an object, e.g. diamond, with certain width of its narrower face. The depth of the crevice and angles of inclination of its walls are designed to hold the object in upright position within the crevice while sub-pressure is applied on its lower narrower face through upper part of the hollow tube (18b) and tube exit (18a) that is enveloped by the holder body (6).

In one non-limiting option, the depth of the crevice in the holder head (7) may range between 0 mm (namely, completely flat) and 1 mm. Particularly, the maximal depth of the crevice may be 0.71 mm. It is further contemplated that a completely flat holder head (7) with only pinhole (7d) in its middle, may be used to photograph diamonds with tetrahedron shape, e.g. cube, rectangle or parallelogram box, or any other shape having at least one flat straight face , long, straight side, for example princess cut diamonds. The angle of inclination of the crevice walls (7e, 7f) can range from 0° in one side to 90° in the second parallel side. The angle of inclination is measured from the vertical line stretched along the middle of the holder head (7) and the surfaces of the crevice left and right walls (7e, 7f). Any dimensions and angles of the holder head are only exemplary and should not be construed as limiting or representing the ranges of length, width, depth and angles of inclination of the aperture of the holder head (7). While the foregoing description details particular aperture configuration of holder head (7), it should be noted that the present invention is not limited to any particular configuration. In fact, the configuration of the holder head (7) may be adapted according to the object shape and dimensions, whether such shape and dimensions are regular, symmetric and ordered, or irregular, asymmetric and unordered or any combination of these characteristics

A lid (5), partly shown in Fig. 1 and fully in Figs. 2 and 3a, closes on the camera and object to be photographed to prevent light and other interferences from outside during the photographing process. After closing the lid (5) on the camera (3) and holder (6) a user controls the activation of illumination, vacuum and revolving of the holder with computer and software connected to the device. The user can then preset parameters of a photographing session and initiate it through the software. Proper illumination is configured to reflect back from the object faces at desired angles and illuminate it for optimal photographing when held by the holder head (7). The software may also enable the user to determine the destination for saving files and monitor the photographing process in real-time. Lid handle (8) provides easy and safe closing of the lid (5).

Fig. 3b illustrates the second case (9) that contains the vacuum pump (24 in Fig. 9) and transformer (25 in Fig. 9). The case (9) may be distally placed from the body (2) of the device (1) as shown in Figs. 3a-3b, thereby enabling a more accessible location of the device, preventing jittering of the camera and distorted photos and malfunctioning of the sensitive electronic components. Through holes (10) allow proper ventilation during work of the pump (24) and transformer (25) and handle (11) enables manually carrying the case (9) and parts therein and transferring them from one location to another. The device (1) of the present invention is practically designed with dimensions and weight for use by any person or practitioner in any field of technology requiring 360° interactive view of objects. In particular, the photographing of objects and production of 360° interactive views from them is facilitated by a compact device (1) that enables personal use, for example by diamond and other gemstone personnel without external support or service for manufacturing such images.

Fig. 4 and 5 are front views of the device (1) that demonstrate spatial relation between the camera (4) lens (3) and the holder body (6) and holder head (7). Particularly, the holder head (7) is positioned at such elevation and position that put it at the focal point of the lens, which enables optimal photographing. The holder body (6) is located within a round disc (17), shown in Figs. 7 and 8, with friction communication with the holder body (6) that prevents it from sudden jerking sideways while revolving around its longitudinal axis. This way the different sides and faces of the object to be photographed, e.g. diamond, are fully exposed to the camera (3).

Figs. 7 and 8 show essential parts within the main body (2) of the device (1). Hollow tube (18) communicates with gearwheel apparatus (12). The revolving hollow tube (18) extends down towards stepper motor (13) that provides the torque for revolving it and gearwheel apparatus (12) and thus the holder body (6), holder head (7) and eventually the photographed object. Connector (14) accommodates the distal end of the hollow tube (18) that is introduced from top opening of the connector (14) and a proximal end of the suction sleeve (21) that is inserted through a side opening of the connector (14).The hollow tube (18) and suction sleeve (21) are in fluid communication with each other, thereby allowing sub-pressure to be applied on the object to be photographed through the upper end (18a) of the part (18b) of the tube (18) that extends out and above the top cover of the device body (2). The holder body (6 in Figs. 1 and 6e) envelopes part (18a) and end (18b) of the hollow tube (18) thus forming closed space for the sub-pressure to be applied on the object placed on the holder head (7 in Fig. 1). Entry (20) connects between suction sleeve (21) and vacuum pump (24) and through exit (26) in the second case (9). Controller (23) controls the number of revolutions of stepper motor (13) per unit time, e.g. a minute, thus determining the number of frames taken of the object in a single 360° round of the holder body (6). Element (15) is development card. Element (22) is part of stepper motor (13) and mechanically communicates the power generated by stepper motor (13) to gearwheel apparatus (12). USB hub (16) communicates between the computer that controls the operation of the device and relay card (19) that relays commands for activating the different functions of the device, i.e. illumination, vacuum pumping and photographing, development card (15) and camera (4).

Figs. 6c-6e further illustrate the relative positioning of diamond (D) placed on top of the holder body (6) and camera (3) and lens assembly (4) in side, front and perspective views. Such positioning may be adjusted to provide maximum exposure of the diamond (D) faces to the lens assembly (4) and eventually optimal 360° interactive view.

Fig. 8 visualizes the relative positioning of the top part (18b) and end (18a) of hollow tube (18) through which sub-pressure is applied to the object photographed to the camera lens (4) that enables optimal photographing of the object faces. Camera casing (3a) protects the camera (3) from physical damaging while the lens (4) protrudes from the front side of the casing (3a) towards the holder head (7 in Fig. 1) and object positioned on it.

Software means is required to collect the photos take, store, manipulate and process them to a 360° interactive view, which may also be rotated around its longitudinal axis to show the different faces of the object photographed. The main problem in visualizing the object outer surfaces in their entirety is the need to hold it in place during the photographing process and thus conceal part of its surface. The device of the present invention allows exposure of maximum surface due to the use of vacuum and holder configuration that leaves only minimal outer surface of the object unexposed to the camera. This is particularly advantageous in producing 360° interactive view of gemstones, diamonds for example, while holding them upright on their narrower perimeter, i.e. the girdle, and not on any of their sides. As a result, all the surfaces of the diamond can be photographed in a single positioning of the diamond stone in the device and without excessive processing of the photos taken to produce the 360° interactive view. The software operating in conjunction with the device is, therefore, lightweight, not occupying much memory space or requiring complex calculation and image processing.

Figs. 10-20 show exemplary non- limiting elected interfaces and windows of the software used in the present invention for setting, feeding details, controlling and monitoring the photographing process and eventually producing 360° interactive view of an object from the collection of 2D photos taken and displaying it. Fig. 10 shows main menu window of the software that provides several options such as initiating scan, setting parameters and information on the object photographed and its owner, accessing previous scans and help and contact menus. Figs. 11-12 show more detailed interfaces for registering object (Fig. 12) and owner (Fig. 11) details. Particularly, the interface window in Fig. 12 provides appropriate boxes for entering gemstone mandatory and optional data and destination for saving the pictures taken in a photographic session. Fig 14 is the same interface window in Fig. 12 prompting a user to open a scan session of an object. Fig. 18 shows a concentrated display of interfaces for entering session settings including owner details, i.e. company, destination for storing the 2D photos, color and light balance and options for scan views produced in a scanning session of an object.

Fig. 13 shows instructions window to a user for resetting illumination parameters within the device to cancel out negative effects resulting from the aging of LEDs that are used to illuminate the object. Camera parameters such as white balance and exposure are predefined before use. Accordingly, illumination calibration is initially reset considering the LEDs light and light affecting elements within the photographing space in the device, such as the color of the inner surface of the lid. To cancel out fading, darkening and distortion of object shading and color, a user can activate AWB/AES functionality to reset camera parameters and produce a new setting file that replaces the previous one. Proper illumination is then adjusted to enable appropriate photographing of the device. To obtain this, all objects must be removed from the device inner space and the lid closed. Fig. 16 lists older scan sessions made and links to the source 2D photographs in a cloud- based server and Fig. 17 invites a user to contact the device manufacturer for support.

Generation of 360° interactive view is carried out with a particular application that saves all 2D photos in a single folder, marks them with sequential numbers, accesses the folder and uploads the first 2D photo taken, and consecutively uploads the next photos upon detecting movement on the photo currently displaying, where the movement can be made with mouse, user finger, stylus pen or any other real or virtual instrument that the screen is sensitive to. Fig. 15 shows a window of the software that displays preview live image of a diamond before initiating scanning session. A user can move the vertical and horizontal grid lines to delimit the object edges, e.g., diamond, and locate its center point on the intersection of horizontal and vertical grid lines between the delimiting grid lines. Horizontal, 'Η', and vertical, 'V, ' +' and '-' operators at the top right side of the display window enable the user to move the grid lines to coincide with the right, left, top and bottom edges of the object, as is shown in the particular example of the diamond in Fig. 15. Moving the grid lines may be done with any real or virtual device or instrument, that may be a pointer, stylus pen or user finger when touch sensitive screen is used. . 'Crop' operator allows a user to cut the display window to fit the dimensions of the object photographed. For example, a small diamond may appear smaller relative to the vacant, unused space around it on the display window. The 'crop' operator enables cutting such unused space off of the display window, thereby enhancing the view of the diamond image. Figs. 19-20 show dynamic 360° interactive view of a diamond based on 2D photos taken with the device of the present invention. Particularly, the main windows in Figs. 19-20 show exemplary left -to-right rotation of the 360° interactive view of the diamond. The 360° interactive view, however, may be rotated in every direction, depending on the movement of the instrument on the image. The smaller windows to the right show front and back still photos of the diamond. Gemological certificate of the diamond may be displayed for inspection on the same window under the front and back still photos if uploaded by the user. Further, Fig. 20 shows 360° interactive views of two diamonds photographed with the device of the present invention. This display allows a user to compare between the appearances of two diamonds, and compare size, dimensions, shape and polishing. This is intended for comparing the matching of diamonds to each other (or any other gemstone), which are sold in pairs This double display is enabled by scanning two diamonds one after the other, an option provided by the software that controls the photographing process. Pairing scanning sessions of two different diamonds can be made by initiating a new session of a second diamond and uploading it with a previous session of a first diamond already carried out. The display application then accesses the two folders of the 2D photographs of the diamonds and uploads the photos in a double display as requested by a user.

Although selected embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it is to be understood the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments. Instead, it is to be appreciated that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof.