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Method and apparatus for three-dimensional scene modeling and reconstruction

US7010158B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2001
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V20/64
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A three-dimensional model of a scene is obtained from a plurality of three-dimensional panoramic images of a scene, wherein each three-dimensional panoramic image is derived from a plurality of range images captured from a distinct spatial position. Transformations are determined that align the plurality of three-dimensional panoramic images, and spatial information is integrated from the plurality of three-dimensional panoramic images to form a spatial three-dimensional model of the scene. Finally, intensity and texture information is integrated from the plurality of three-dimensional panoramic images onto the spatial three-dimensional model to form a three-dimensional model of the scene containing both spatial and intensity information.

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