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Generation of depth images based upon light falloff

US9513768B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2012
Grant dateDec 6, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N13/254
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Technologies pertaining to computing depth images of a scene that includes a mobile object based upon the principle of light falloff are described herein. An infrared image of a scene that includes a mobile object is captured, wherein the infrared image has a plurality of pixels having a respective plurality of intensity values. A depth image for the scene is computed based at least in part upon square roots of respective intensity values in the infrared image.

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