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Method for processing a shadow in a 3D scene, and corresponding device, system and computer program

US12026829B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2020
Grant dateJul 2, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2040

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  • 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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