If this is a fact:
> 1. Patented algorithms that are effectively impossible to license in a commercial setting.
then does anyone know how "OpenCV has been the foundation of countless production systems" is possible, as the OP article claims?
> 1. Patented algorithms that are effectively impossible to license in a commercial setting.
then does anyone know how "OpenCV has been the foundation of countless production systems" is possible, as the OP article claims?
However, until each code area turns 17/21 no one knows for sure. It just looks normal at first, and $12k cheaper than MatLab server host licenses. =3
I discovered that while porting it to a Pi ARM platform years ago (yes it was slow... lol.) Forgot when the IP becomes public domain, but you might want to check that out. If I recall it was unrelated to the COLMAP project design. =3
https://github.com/openMVG/openMVG/blob/develop/COPYRIGHT.md
https://github.com/cdcseacave/openMVS/blob/master/COPYRIGHT....
Personally, I recommend COLMAP + CloudCompare + MeshLab, but the Mozilla Public License 2.0 should address IP license issues if the author is also the rights holder. Keep in mind all work done by University Students and Staff is often property of the institution unless otherwise stated. It is a delicate subject.
Best of luck =3
https://github.com/alicevision/AliceVision https://github.com/alicevision/Meshroom
No affiliation, just an excellent tool