Method for processing a shadow in a 3D scene, and corresponding device, system and computer program
US12026829B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2221/04
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for processing a 3D scene, and corresponding device, system and computer program are disclosed. In an example embodiment, the disclosed method includes: obtaining an image comprising at least a nadir view of a 3D scene, captured by at least one camera; detecting, in the image, at least one shadow cast by at least one object of the 3D scene acting as a support for the at least one camera; and determining a direction of at least one real light source from the at least one detected shadow and at least information representative of the object.
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