Heterogeneous vehicle camera stereo pair system and method for depth estimation
US11792382B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2013/0081
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A stereo pair camera system for depth estimation, including: a first camera disposed in a first position along a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, and a vertical axis and having a first field of view; and a second camera disposed in a second position along the longitudinal axis, the lateral axis, and the vertical axis and having a second field of view; wherein the first camera is a of a first type and the second camera is of a second type that is different from the first type; and wherein the first field of view overlaps with the second field of view. Optionally, the first position is spaced apart from the second position along one or more of the longitudinal axis and the vertical axis. The depth estimation is used by one or more of a driver assist system and an autonomous driving system of a vehicle.
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