Object Capture API
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Object Capture API is an Apple developer tool that converts photos of real-world objects into detailed 3D models for use in apps and AR experiences.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Object Capture API canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9502731 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Object Capture API Context triple: [Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2021, unveiled, Object Capture API]
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A.
Image Capture
Image Capture is a macOS utility that lets users import photos and videos from cameras, scanners, and other devices directly to their computer without using a full photo management app.
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B.
Snap Camera
Snap Camera is a desktop application by Snap Inc. that lets users apply Snapchat-style augmented reality lenses and filters to their webcam video for use in video calls and streaming.
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C.
CacheCam
CacheCam is a specialized camera on NASA's Perseverance rover designed to document and inspect rock and soil samples destined for potential return to Earth.
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D.
ImageService API
ImageService API is a component of the Container Runtime Interface responsible for managing container images, including operations like pulling, listing, and removing images.
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E.
PicScout
PicScout is a technology company specializing in image recognition and copyright tracking solutions for the visual media industry.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Object Capture API Target entity description: Object Capture API is an Apple developer tool that converts photos of real-world objects into detailed 3D models for use in apps and AR experiences.
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A.
Image Capture
Image Capture is a macOS utility that lets users import photos and videos from cameras, scanners, and other devices directly to their computer without using a full photo management app.
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B.
Snap Camera
Snap Camera is a desktop application by Snap Inc. that lets users apply Snapchat-style augmented reality lenses and filters to their webcam video for use in video calls and streaming.
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C.
CacheCam
CacheCam is a specialized camera on NASA's Perseverance rover designed to document and inspect rock and soil samples destined for potential return to Earth.
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D.
ImageService API
ImageService API is a component of the Container Runtime Interface responsible for managing container images, including operations like pulling, listing, and removing images.
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E.
PicScout
PicScout is a technology company specializing in image recognition and copyright tracking solutions for the visual media industry.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Apple developer tool
ⓘ
photogrammetry API ⓘ |
| accessibleVia |
PhotogrammetrySession class
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RealityKit framework NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
3D graphics
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augmented reality development ⓘ |
| designedFor |
consumer apps
ⓘ
professional workflows ⓘ |
| developer | Apple Inc. ⓘ |
| documentationURL | https://developer.apple.com/documentation/realitykit/object_capture ⓘ |
| feature |
automatic camera pose estimation
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background masking options ⓘ error reporting ⓘ mesh reconstruction ⓘ multiple detail levels ⓘ progress reporting ⓘ texture generation ⓘ |
| inputType | 2D photographs ⓘ |
| integratesWith |
ARKit
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ⓘ
Reality Composer Pro NERFINISHED ⓘ Xcode NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introducedIn | WWDC 2021 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introducedWith | macOS Monterey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| license | proprietary ⓘ |
| operatingSystem | macOS Monterey or later ⓘ |
| outputFormat |
OBJ
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PLY ⓘ USDZ NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| outputType | 3D model ⓘ |
| partOf | RealityKit NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| platform | macOS ⓘ |
| primaryLanguage | Swift NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| requires | Apple silicon Mac NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports |
batch processing of images
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command-line usage via sample tools ⓘ different quality presets ⓘ |
| supportsArchitecture |
Apple M1
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Apple M2 NERFINISHED ⓘ Apple M3 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| useCase |
3D asset creation for apps
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augmented reality experiences ⓘ game asset creation ⓘ product visualization ⓘ |
| usesTechnique | photogrammetry ⓘ |
| vendor | Apple Developer Program NERFINISHED ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
The pipeline generated the facts above by prompting gpt-5.1 with this entity's name + description and the instruction below.
Instruction
You are a knowledge base construction expert. Given a subject entity and a description of it, return factual statements that you know for the subject as a JSON list of dictionaries(triples), where keys must be "subject", "predicate" and "object". The number of facts may be very high, between 25 to 50 or more, for very popular subjects. For less popular subjects, the number of facts can be very low, like 5 or 10. # Requirements - If you don't know the subject at all, return an empty list. - If the subject is not a named entity, return an empty list. - Include at least one triple where predicate is "instanceOf". - Do not get too wordy. - Separate several objects into multiple triples with one object.
Input
Subject: Object Capture API Description of subject: Object Capture API is an Apple developer tool that converts photos of real-world objects into detailed 3D models for use in apps and AR experiences.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.