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Method and apparatus for estimating depth, and method and apparatus for converting 2D video to 3D video

US9137512B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2009
Grant dateSep 15, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2031

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

Abstract

A depth estimation and conversion apparatus and method is provided. Depth of an video may be estimated by extracting feature information from the input video, and estimating the depth of the input video based on the extracted feature information.

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