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Image blur based on 3D depth information

US10015469B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2015
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2013/0096
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Blurring is simulated in post-processing for captured images. A 3D image is received from a 3D camera, and depth information in the 3D image is used to determine the relative distances of objects in the image. One object is chosen as the subject of the image, and an additional object in the image is identified. Image blur is applied to the identified additional object based on the distance between the 3D camera and the subject object, the distance between the subject object and the additional object, and a virtual focal length and virtual f-number.

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