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Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media for creating three-dimensional (3D) images of a scene

US8508580B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2010
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N13/261
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer program products for generating three-dimensional images of a scene are disclosed herein. According to one aspect, a method includes receiving a plurality of images of a scene. The method also includes determining attributes of the plurality of images. Further, the method includes determining, based on the attributes, a pair of images from among the plurality of images for use in creating a three-dimensional image. A user can, by use of the subject matter disclosed herein, use an image capture device for capturing a plurality of different images of the same scene and for converting the images into a three-dimensional, or stereoscopic, image of the scene. The subject matter disclosed herein includes a three-dimensional conversion process. The conversion process can include identification of suitable pairs of images, registration, rectification, color correction, transformation, depth adjustment, and motion detection and removal.

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