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Algorithms for estimating precise and relative object distances in a scene

US8229172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2009
Grant dateJul 24, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/10148
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A two picture matching curve information is able to be used to determine precise object distance or relative object distance in a scene. Acquiring two images with different blur information in addition to the curve information enables a device to determine distance information of objects in a scene. The distance information is able to be used in image processing including generating a depth map which is then able to be used in many imaging applications.

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