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Method and apparatus for calibrating video camera

US8436904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2010
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30208
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for calibrating the video camera includes: obtaining the internal and external parameters of the video camera according to a reference template; recording data of a reference object in the scene; obtaining images of the reference object from at least two perspectives; and obtaining the internal and external parameters of the video camera according to the recorded data of the reference object. An apparatus for calibrating the video camera includes: a preliminary calibration unit, configured to obtain the internal and external parameters of the video camera according to a reference template, and record the data of a reference object in the scene; a recalibration unit, configured to obtain images of the reference object from at least two perspectives, and obtain the internal and external parameters of the video camera according to the recorded data of the reference object. The invention is applicable to various scenes and features simple operations.

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