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Light field data acquisition

US8724014B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2012
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/10052
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A light field data acquisition device includes optics and a light field sensor to acquire light field image data of a scene. In at least one embodiment, the light field sensor is located at a substantially fixed, predetermined distance relative to the focal point of the optics. In response to user input, the light field acquires the light field image data of the scene, and a storage device stores the acquired data. Such acquired data can subsequently be used to generate a plurality of images of the scene using different virtual focus depths.

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