A method and apparatus for obtaining an image to determine a three dimensional shape of a stationary or moving object using a bi dimensional coded light pattern having a plurality of distinct identifiable feature types. It has an elongated housing having a pair of support legs attached adjacent to the rear end of the housing for varying the inclination angle of the housing. In addition, the integrated circuit may include logic to transfer a write frame to the volatile memory device over an N bit wide data bus, wherein the write frame includes one or more data mask bits to be transferred over the N bit wide data bus. The powertrain enables the rotor of the motor to be continuously operatively connected to the crankshaft of the engine for unitary rotation therewith. A communication unit 37 instructs an account management apparatus to change the balance of the previously deposited funds of the user stored therein based on the information for identifying the user, and instructs the settlement apparatus to execute a settlement based on the account number in the payment institution. Furthermore, the specification encapsulations are themselves a part of the image set, providing self-describing images with self-contained imaging methods.