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Depth information for auto focus using two pictures and two-dimensional Gaussian scale space theory

US7929801B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2005
Grant dateApr 19, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T7/571
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An imaging acquisition system that generates a depth map from two pictures of a three dimensional spatial scene is described. According to one aspect of the invention, the system generates the depth map based on the relative blur between the two pictures and the absolute blur contributed by the system. According to another aspect of the invention, the system calculates the depth map directly from the relative blur between the two pictures.

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