Three dimensional imaging with a single camera
US9781405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2013/0081
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods provide accurate pixel depth information to be applied to a single image taken by a single camera in generating a three-dimensional (3D) image. In particular, two or more images can be captured during, e.g., lateral movement of a camera to ascertain depth in a scene on a pixel level. Use of an optical image stabilization (OIS) system that can provide at least three axes of stabilization eliminates the variability associated with conventional systems that create problems with image registration. Further still, and because actual pixel depth information is being calculated rather than merely generating stereoscopic images to trick the eyes into perceiving depth, the pixel depth information that is calculated can be leveraged in other ways, such as for providing automated measurements merely by taking a picture of an object or scene.
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