9 computer software for image processing and for generating three-dimensional image profiles for use in measurement systems and for specifying the quality and quantity of goods; computer hardware, namely, computer memories, computer monitors, computer keyboards, integrated circuits, circuit cards, computer peripherals, namely central processing units, serial interfaces, printers, and scanners for image processing and for generating three-dimensional image profiles for use in measurement systems and for specifying the quality and quantity of goods; optical sensors; optical photographic cameras, video cameras and digital cameras