Method and device for generating multi-viewpoint image
US8731279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N13/194
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and device for generating a multi-viewpoint image are provided. The method of generating a multi-viewpoint image includes the steps of: acquiring at least one reference-viewpoint image; generating unit image information of a virtual-viewpoint image on the basis of unit image information of the reference-viewpoint image; multiplexing the unit image information of the reference-viewpoint image and the unit image information of the virtual-viewpoint image; and generating a multi-viewpoint image by performing an interpolation process on occluded areas between the multiplexed unit image information using the multiplexed unit image information. As a result, it is possible to avoid unnecessary processes of completing and rearranging individual viewpoint images in the course of generating a multi-viewpoint image.
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