Optical-flow imaging system and method using ultrasonic depth sensing
US9704265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/10028
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An optical-flow imaging system having an ultrasonic array for generating images that include depth data, and methods for manufacturing and using same. The optical-flow imaging system includes an ultrasonic sensor array positioned on a housing that includes an ultrasonic emitter and a plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The optical-flow imaging system also includes a Red, Green Blue (RGB) camera assembly positioned on the housing in a parallel plane with, and operably connected to, the ultrasonic sensor. Thereby, the optical-flow imaging system advantageously enables improved imaging in a wide variety of lighting conditions compared to conventional systems.
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