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Method for adjusting disparity in three-dimensional image and three-dimensional imaging device thereof

US8019146B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2007
Grant dateSep 13, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2213/002
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for adjusting disparity in a 3D image and a 3D imaging device thereof are provided. The apparatus includes a disparity estimator which estimates disparity in an input 3D image and determines a disparity histogram pixel-wise; a disparity adjustor which analyzes energy of a parallax range of the disparity histogram and determines a disparity adjustment amount; and a 3D image reproducer which reproduces the 3D image based on the disparity adjustment amount. Accordingly, the disparity adjustment amount is determined by analyzing disparity energy of the disparity histogram, so a viewer may feel visual comfort and an optimal stereoscopic effect may be provided.

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