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Depth estimation apparatus and method

US8712145B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2009
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/10016
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A depth estimation apparatus is provided. The depth estimation apparatus may estimate a depth value of at least one pixel composing an input video based on feature information about at least one feature of the input video, a position of the at least one pixel, and a depth relationship among the at least one pixel and neighboring pixels.

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