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Methods and apparatus for correcting disparity maps using statistical analysis on local neighborhoods

US8873835B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2012
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/10012
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for disparity map correction through statistical analysis on local neighborhoods. A disparity map correction technique may be used to correct mistakes in a disparity or depth map. The disparity map correction technique may detect and mark invalid pixel pairs in a disparity map, segment the image, and perform a statistical analysis of the disparities in each segment to identify outliers. The invalid and outlier pixels may then be corrected using other disparity values in the local neighborhood. Multiple iterations of the disparity map correction technique may be performed to further improve the output disparity map.

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