Abstract: A stereoscopic image obtaining apparatus has an optical system through which at least two parallax images are obtained, a first image creating unit that creates a first stereoscopic image from a single 2D image, a second image creating unit that creates a second stereoscopic image from the at least two parallax images; and a stereoscopic image selection unit that makes a selection between the first image creating unit and the second image creating unit. The stereoscopic image selection unit makes a selection in such a way that objects for which the first image generation unit is selected are more distant than objects for which the second image generation unit is selected.

Abstract: A camera includes a single lens configured to receive an optical image as two images from two viewing angles. The two images from respective viewing angles are converted into two orthogonally modulated images, each of the orthogonally modulated images corresponding to a different one of the two viewing angles. An image detector is configured to distinguishably detect the two orthogonally modulated images in a single frame. An image processor is configured to decode the two orthogonally modulated images in the single frame into two video signals corresponding to the two viewing angles.

Abstract: A dual-mode 3D optical measurement apparatus is applied to scan at least one object or capture the motion of at least one object. The optical measurement apparatus includes a light-projection unit, a plurality of marker units, and an image-capturing unit. The light-projection unit projects light on the object. The marker units are disposed at the object. When the dual-mode 3D optical measurement apparatus executes a static scan mode, the light-projection unit projects light on the surface of the static object, and then the image-capturing unit captures a plurality of static images of the object. When the dual-mode 3D optical measurement apparatus executes a motion capture mode, the image-capturing unit captures a plurality of motion images of the marker units. In addition, a dual-mode 3D optical measurement system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A camera includes a lens configured to receive an optical image from two viewing angles. A filter converts the optical image into two orthogonally polarized images, each orthogonally polarized image corresponding to a different one of the viewing angles. An image detector distinguishably detects the two orthogonally polarized images in a single frame. An image processor decodes the two orthogonally polarized images in the single frame into two video signals corresponding to the two viewing angles.

Abstract: A 3D camera has a display processor that displays a 2D object image on a display by a 2D display process and that displays a 3D object image on the display by a 3D display process; and a position sensor that detects the position of the camera on the basis of an inclination angle from a horizontal position of the camera. Then, the display processor displays an object image as a 2D object image when the inclination angle exceeds a threshold angle in a state that an object image is displayed as a 3D image.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for generating an image with shallow depth of field are provided. The present method includes following steps. A subject is photographed according to a first aperture value, so as to generate a first aperture value image. The subject is photographed according to a second aperture value, so as to generate a second aperture value image, wherein the second aperture value is greater than the first aperture value. The first aperture value image and the second aperture value image are analyzed to generate an image difference value. If the image difference value is greater than a threshold, an image processing is performed on the first aperture value image to obtain the image with shallow depth of field.

Abstract: A method for obtaining an improved depth precision for a stereo image of an object of interest is disclosed, comprising: imaging a first image of the object of interest from a first position; imaging a second image of the object of interest from a second position different from the first position; wherein the method comprises determining a rough estimate of the depth for the object of interest, based on the first image and the second image; determining an improved set of imaging positions corresponding to an improved depth precision for the object of interest, based on the rough estimate of the depth; imaging improved images from the improved set of imaging positions; determining an improved depth based on the improved images. Also associated systems have been described.

Abstract: Provided is a receiving apparatus including a first decoder which decodes a first image signal, a second decoder which decodes a second image signal corresponding to an image of at least a part of a region of a first image frame of the first image signal, a CPU which acquires object indication information including spatial position information of the region with respect to the first image frame, and an object reconstruction part which has the image of the region overwrite the first image frame to generate a second image frame based on the position information.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment provides an image processing apparatus. The image processing apparatus includes a first object control unit for changing an orientation or a direction of movement of a first object in a three-dimensional space, a virtual camera control unit for determining a direction of shooting of the virtual camera in the three-dimensional space, and a display data generation unit for generating display data based on the determined direction of shooting of the virtual camera. The virtual camera control unit includes a detection unit for detecting whether the first object is hidden by another object when viewed from the virtual camera and a first following change unit for increasing a degree of causing the direction of shooting of the virtual camera to follow the orientation or the direction of movement of the first object based on a result of detection.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide an ultrahigh sensitive optical microangiography (OMAG) system that provides high sensitivity to slow flow information, such as that found in blood flow in capillaries, while also providing a relatively low data acquisition time. The system performs a plurality of fast scans (i.e., B-scans) on a fast scan axis, where each fast scan includes a plurality of A-scans. At the same time, the system performs a slow scan (i.e., C-scan), on a slow scan axis, where the slow scan includes the plurality of fast scans. A detector receives the spectral interference signal from the sample to produce a three dimensional (3D) data set. An imaging algorithm is then applied to the 3D data set in the slow scan axis to produce at least one image of the sample. In some embodiments, the imaging algorithm may separate flow information from structural information of the sample.

Abstract: An electronic device may include an optical source generating an optical output, a lens cooperating with the optical source and projecting a grid optical pattern from the optical output, and a video sensor detecting changes in the grid optical pattern caused by movement of an object.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a device with which beam paths of at least two cameras mounted on a supporting frame are merged through a partial mirror to take three-dimensional pictures, wherein the partial mirror is preferably fixed to a mirror box and the mirror box is movable on guides associated with the supporting frame, and whereby the height of the optical axis of the camera(s) whose beam paths are being partly reflected in the mirror is adjustable. A first embodiment includes a device wherein the partial mirror is moveable about three axes. A second embodiment includes a device having a photo sensor in the camera and/or an optical compensation element arranged between or in the lens, and the photo sensor is adjustable. A third embodiment includes a device wherein only partial image areas can be read out from an image sensor.

Abstract: A technology is disclosed that provides an imaging control device and the like capable of actualizing immersive zoom enlargement.

Abstract: A food processing apparatus for detecting and cutting tough tissues from food items such as fish, meat, or poultry. At least one x-ray machine associated to a first conveyor for imaging incoming food items on the first conveyor based on a generated x-ray image indicating the location of the tough tissues in the food items. A vision system supplies second image data of the food items subsequent to the imaging by the x-ray machine. The second image data including position related data indicating the position of the food items on the second conveyor prior to the cutting. A mapping mechanism determines an estimated coordinate position of the food items on the second conveyor by utilizing the x-ray image and tracking position data. The processor compares the estimated coordinate position of the food items to the actual position on the second conveyor based on the second image data.

Abstract: An image capture device includes: a plurality of microlenses; an image capture element in which a plurality of element groups including a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements that receive light fluxes and that output image signals are arranged; a generation unit that extracts a plurality of region image signals respectively corresponding to a plurality of different partial regions upon the pupil surface of the photographic optical system, and that generates a plurality of sets of image data corresponding to the partial regions as a plurality of sets of viewpoint image data whose viewpoint positions are different with each other; and a reception unit that receives a viewpoint number selection operation to select a number of viewpoints; wherein the generation unit generates the sets of viewpoint image data by extracting the region image signals whose number is equal to a number of selected viewpoints.

Abstract: Present embodiments contemplate systems, apparatus, and methods to determine a user's preference for depicting a stereoscopic effect. Particularly, certain of the embodiments contemplate receiving user input while displaying a stereoscopic video sequence. The user's preferences may be determined based upon the input. These preferences may then be applied to future stereoscopic depictions.

Abstract: A three-dimensional imaging system to reduce detected ambient light comprises a wavelength stabilized laser diode to project imaging light onto a scene, an optical bandpass filter, and a camera to receive imaging light reflected from the scene and through the optical bandpass filter, the camera configured to use the received imaging light for generating a depth map of the scene.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) and a method for the three dimensional inspection of saw marks (2) on at least one surface (3) of a wafer (4) are disclosed. At least one camera (6) is required to capture an image of the entire surface (3) of the wafer (4). At least one line projector (8) provides a light bundle (5), centered about a central beam axis (9). The line projector (8) is arranged such that the central beam axis (9) is at an acute angle (?) with regard to the plane (P) of the wafer (4). A line shifter (12) is positioned in the light bundle (5) between each line projector (8) and the surface (3) of the wafer (4). A frame grabber (14) and an image processor (16) are used to synchronize and coordinate the image capture and the position of the pattern (20) of lines (22) on the front side (3F) and/or the back side (3B) of the wafer (4).

Abstract: An endoscope includes a treatment tool, a right eye image capturing unit, and a left eye image capturing unit. The right eye image capturing unit and the left eye image capturing unit capture images which are to be displayed as a stereoscopic image of an image capturing target. The maximum convergence angle of arbitrary point in movable range of the treatment tool which exists in both visual fields of the right eye image capturing unit and the left eye image capturing unit is 30 degrees or less.

Abstract: An exemplary 3D image shooting apparatus comprises: a polarized light source; an image capturing section that sequentially captures an image of the object that is being illuminated with each of plane polarized light rays, and an image processor. The image capturing section includes: a lens; an image sensor; and an incoming light transmitting section which has a transparent area and a plurality of polarization filter areas. The polarization filter areas are arranged outside of the transparent area, generally have a concentric ring shape, and include left and right filter areas so that their polarization transmission axis directions define an angle ? (0<?<90 degrees). The image processing section generates a plurality of images from light that has been transmitted through the transparent area and light that has been transmitted through the plurality of polarization filter areas.

Abstract: A photonic crystal type light modulator is provided. The photonic crystal type light modulator includes: a substrate; a first electrode disposed on the substrate; an active layer disposed on the first electrode, where an optical characteristic of the active layer changes according to application of an electric field; a second electrode disposed on the active layer; and a photonic crystal layer disposed on the second electrode and comprising a 2D grating.

Abstract: System and method for video processing. First video levels for pixels for a left image of a stereo image pair are received from a GPU. Gamma corrected video levels (g-levels) are generated via a gamma look-up table (LUT) based on the first video levels. Outputs of the gamma LUT are constrained by minimum and/or maximum values, thereby excluding values for which corresponding post-OD display luminance values differ from static display luminance values by more than a specified error. Overdriven video levels are generated via a left OD LUT based on the g-levels. The overdriven video levels correspond to display luminance values that differ from corresponding static display luminance values by less than the error threshold, and are provided to a display device for display of the left image. This process is repeated for second video levels for a right image of the stereo image pair, using a right OD LUT.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stereo camera which includes: a main camera which photographs a first image; a sub-camera which has camera parameters different from those of the main camera and photographs a second image; a distance information acquiring part which associates each pixel in the first and second images and acquires distance information including parallax information; and a right/left image generating part which generates a stereo view image based on one of the first and second images and the distance information.

Abstract: Apparatuses for image capture are disclosed that includes an image sensor; and one or more sensors configured to determine ranging information between the image sensor and a remote image sensor. Apparatuses for imaging are disclosed that includes a receiver configured to receive ranging information and captured images from a plurality of devices; and a processing system configured to generate three-dimensional images from the ranging information and the captured images.

Abstract: Example methods are disclosed for generating an image of a rodent in an arena that include generating two pictures of the rodent by two spaced apart cameras, whereas both cameras capture one or more of the rodent or the arena from above and generating a three-dimensional vertical profile of the rodent on the pictures. An example method also includes storing the vertical profile as an image of the rodent.

Abstract: A three-dimensional pose of the head of a subject is determined based on depth data captured in multiple images. The multiple images of the head are captured, e.g., by an RGBD camera. A rotation matrix and translation vector of the pose of the head relative to a reference pose is determined using the depth data. For example, arbitrary feature points on the head may be extracted in each of the multiple images and provided along with corresponding depth data to an Extended Kalman filter with states including a rotation matrix and a translation vector associated with the reference pose for the head and a current orientation and a current position. The three-dimensional pose of the head with respect to the reference pose is then determined based on the rotation matrix and the translation vector.

Abstract: Embodiments provide an iris scanning apparatus for identifying a subject, employing a wide-angle image collector, and a method thereof. A wide angle camera is employed in the iris scanning apparatus to allow a user to easily locate a small eye region of a subject without having to check back and forth between an image display and the subject's face. The apparatus and method are also capable of measuring the distance to the subject's eye and displaying the distance information on the image display, and informing the user as to whether the eye of the subject is within operating range of the iris scanning apparatus. Also, iris scanning is automatically performed without the user's input when an eye is positioned within operating range, and is not performed if an image captured by the iris scanning apparatus does not contain an eye region, in order to prevent erroneous operation.

Abstract: This 3D image capture device includes an image capturing section 100 and a signal processing section 200. The image capturing section 100 includes a light-transmitting section 2 with first, second and third transmitting areas that have mutually different transmission wavelength ranges, a solid-state image sensor 1 that is arranged to receive the light transmitted through the light-transmitting section, and an optical system 3 that produces an image on an imaging area of the solid-state image sensor. The signal processing section 200 includes an image generating section 7 that generates three image signals, representing the quantities of light rays that have been incident on the first, second and third transmitting areas, based on the output signal of the solid-state image sensor 1, and a parallax estimating section 40 that estimates parallax based on the three image signals.

Abstract: The method for producing media content that reproduces a three-dimensional object as an image appearing three-dimensionally in association with a display device includes capturing a plurality of images of a three-dimensional object with a plurality of cameras positioned at different angles. At least three of the images are synchronized to be reproduced in association with the display device. Then, a computer system assigns at least three synchronized images to the display device viewable from at least three different perspectives to visually replicate the three-dimensional object as captured by at least three cameras at at least three different angles such that the image appears three-dimensional when moving among the at least three perspectives as if moving around the three-dimensional object itself.

Abstract: A 3D-camera (10) is provided, having at least one image sensor (14a-b) and at least one illumination unit (100) which comprises a light source and which is configured for generating an irregular illumination pattern (20) in an illumination area (12) of the 3D-camera (10). The light source comprises a semiconductor array (104) having a plurality of individual emitter elements (106) in an irregular arrangement, and a respective individual emitter element (106) generates a pattern element (112) of the irregular illumination pattern (20).

Abstract: A method of revising depth of a three-dimensional (3D) image is disclosed. The method comprises the following steps: firstly, at least one initial depth map associated with one image of the 3D image pair based on stereo matching technique is received, wherein the one image comprises a plurality of pixels, and the initial depth map carries an initial depth value of each pixel. Then, the inconsistence among the pixels of the one image of the 3D image pair is detected to estimate a reliable map. Finally, the initial depth value is interpolated according to the reliable map and the proximate pixels, so as to generate a revised depth map by revising the initial depth value.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a 3D distance measurement system. The 3D distance measurement system includes an image projection device for projecting a pattern image including one or more patterns on a target object, and an image acquisition device for acquiring a projected pattern image, analyzing the projected pattern image using the patterns, and then reconstructing a 3D image. Each of the patterns includes one or more preset identification factors so that the patterns can be uniquely recognized, and each of the identification factors is one of a point, a line, and a surface, or a combination of two or more of a point, a line, and a surface. The 3D distance measurement system is advantageous in that it reconstructs a 3D image using a single pattern image, thus greatly improving processing speed and the utilization of a storage space and enabling a 3D image to be accurately reconstructed.

Abstract: A 3D image interpolation device performs frame interpolation on 3D video. The 3D image interpolation device includes: a range image interpolation unit that generates at least one interpolation range image to be interpolated between a first range image indicating a depth of a first image included in the 3D video and a second range image indicating a depth of a second image included in the 3D video; an image interpolation unit that generates at least one interpolation image to be interpolated between the first image and the second image; and an interpolation parallax image generation unit generates, based on interpolation image, at least one pair of interpolation parallax images having parallax according to a depth indicated by the interpolation range image.

Abstract: A method and system for inspecting small, manufactured objects at a plurality of inspection stations and sorting the inspected objects are provided. Coins, coin blanks, tablets or pills are fed from a centrifugal feeder and conveyed or transferred by a transfer subsystem. The objects are spaced at equal intervals during conveyance to provide a “metering effect” which allows the proper spacing between objects for inspection and rejection of defects. The inspection stations may include imaging assemblies in the form of conventional cameras and/or three-dimensional sensors such as triangulation or confocal sensors. The inspection stations may include a circumference vision station and/or an eddy current station. Circumferential defects (like in edge lettering) on coins or rim defects on pills can be detected at the circumference vision station by another imaging assembly. Metal chips, foreign metallic debris, etc. in or on the tablets/pills can be detected at the eddy current station.

Abstract: A device to detect occupancy of an environment includes a sensor to capture video frames from a location in the environment. The device may compare rules with data using a rules engine. The microcontroller may include a processor and memory to produce results indicative of a condition of the environment. The device may also include an interface through which the data is accessible. The device may generate results respective to the location in the environment. The microcontroller may be in communication with a network. The video frames may be concatenated to create an overview to display the video frames substantially seamlessly respective to the location in which the sensor is positioned. The overview may be viewable using the interface and the results of the analysis performed by the rules engine may be accessible using the interface.

Abstract: A system for capturing 3D image data of a scene, including three light sources, each configured to emit light at a different wavelength to the other two sources and to illuminate the scene to be captured; a first video camera configured to receive light from the light sources which has been reflected from the scene, to isolate light received from each of the light sources, and to output data relating to the image captured for each of the three light sources; a depth sensor configured to capture depth map data of the scene; and an analysis unit configured to receive data from the first video camera and process the data to obtain data relating to a normal field obtained from the images captured for each of the three light sources, and to combine the normal field data with the depth map data to capture 3D image data of the scene.

Abstract: A medical device includes: a CT image data storing section for storing three-dimensional image data of a subject; a position calculation section for calculating a position and a direction of a distal end portion of an insertion portion inserted into the bronchus; a route generation section for generating a three-dimensional insertion route for inserting the distal end portion to a target site through the bronchus, based on the three-dimensional image data; a tomographic image generation section for generating a two-dimensional tomographic image based on the position and direction of the distal end portion, from the three-dimensional image data; and a superimposed image generation section configured to generate, based on image data in which the three-dimensional insertion route is superimposed on the two-dimensional tomographic image on a three-dimensional space, the three-dimensional space in a displayable manner, as a three-dimensional model image viewed along a desired line of sight.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a time of flight 3D camera comprising a photosensor having a plurality of pixels that generate and accumulate photoelectrons responsive to incident light, which photosensor is tiled into a plurality of super pixels, each partitioned into a plurality of pixel groups and a controller that provides a measure of an amount of light incident on a super pixel responsive to quantities of photoelectrons from pixel groups in the super pixel that do not saturate a readout pixel comprised in the photosensor.

Abstract: A specimen for measuring a material under multiple strains and strain rates. The specimen including a body having first and second ends and a gage region disposed between the first and second ends, wherein the body has a central, longitudinal axis passing through the first and second ends. The gage region includes a first gage section and a second gage section, wherein the first gage section defines a first cross-sectional area that is defined by a first plane that extends through the first gage section and is perpendicular to the central, longitudinal axis. The second gage section defines a second cross-sectional area that is defined by a second plane that extends through the second gage section and is perpendicular to the central, longitudinal axis and wherein the first cross-sectional area is different in size than the second cross-sectional area.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for providing an aquatic display. The method may include capturing real-time live video of aquatic content. The method may further include providing the real-time live video of aquatic content to one or more display devices and displaying the real-time live video of aquatic content as a screensaver. Numerous other features are also within the scope of the present disclosure.

Abstract: An apparatus of obtaining depth information is provided which includes a first sensor configured to obtain a first image, a second sensor configured to obtain a second image, an image information obtaining unit configured to obtain image information based on the first image and the second image, and a depth information obtaining unit configured to obtain depth information based on the image information, wherein the first sensor and the second sensor differ in type from each other.

Abstract: A digital camera for capturing stereoscopic images, comprising: an image sensor; an optical system; a user interface; a color image display; a data processing system; a buffer memory; a storage memory; and a program memory storing instructions configured to implement a method for capturing stereoscopic images. The method includes: capturing a first digital image of a scene in response to user activation of a user interface element; storing the first digital image; displaying a stream of stereoscopic preview images on the color image display, wherein the stereoscopic preview images are anaglyph stereoscopic images formed by combining the stored first digital image with a stream of evaluation digital images of the scene captured using the image sensor; capturing a second digital image of the scene in response to user activation of a user interface element; and storing a stereoscopic image based on the first digital image and the second digital image.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus capable of appropriately displaying a face frame in a manner superimposed on a three-dimensional video image. In a three-dimensional photography image pickup apparatus as the image processing apparatus, two video images are acquired by shooting an object, and a face area is detected in each of the two video images. The face area detected in one of the two video images and the face area detected in the other video image are associated with each other. The three-dimensional photography image pickup apparatus generates face area-related information including positions on a display panel where face area images are to be displayed. The face area images are generated according to the face area-related information. The two video images are combined with the respective face area images, and the combined video images are output to the display panel.

Abstract: An optical microscope (101) with heightened resolution and capable of providing three dimensional images is disclosed and described. The microscope (101) can include a sample stage (160) for mounting a sample having a plurality of probe molecules. At least one non-coherent light source (127) can be provided. At least one lens (140a, 140b) can be configured to direct a beam of light from the at least one non-coherent light source (127) toward the sample causing the probe molecules to luminesce. A camera (155) can be configured to detect luminescence from the probe molecules. A light beam path modification module (132, 150) can be configured to alter a path length of the probe molecule luminescence to allow camera luminescence detection at a plurality of object planes.

Abstract: A device for scanning a body orifice or surface including a light source and a wide angle lens. The light from the light source is projected in a pattern distal or adjacent to the wide angle lens. Preferably, the pattern is within a focal surface of the wide angle lens. The pattern intersects a surface of the body orifice, such as an ear canal, and defines a partial lateral portion of the pattern extending along the surface. A processor is configured to receive an image of the lateral portion from the wide angle lens and determine a position of the lateral portion in a coordinate system using a known focal surface of the wide angle lens. Multiple lateral portions are reconstructed by the processor to build a three-dimensional shape. This three-dimensional shape may be used for purposes such as diagnostic, navigation, or custom-fitting of medical devices, such as hearing aids.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for capturing and rendering images with focused plenoptic cameras employing different filtering at different microlenses. In a focused plenoptic camera, the main lens creates an image at the focal plane. That image is re-imaged on the sensor multiple times by an array of microlenses. Different filters that provide different levels and/or types of filtering may be combined with different ones of the microlenses. A flat captured with the camera includes multiple microimages captured according to the different filters. Multiple images may be assembled from the microimages, with each image assembled from microimages captured using a different filter. A final image may be generated by appropriately combining the images assembled from the microimages. Alternatively, a final image, or multiple images, may be assembled from the microimages by first combining the microimages and then assembling the combined microimages to produce one or more output images.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein include a device that can scan the surrounding environment and construct a 3D image, map, or representation of the surrounding environment using, for example, invisible light projected into the environment. In some implementations, the device can also project into the surrounding environment one or more visible radiation pattern patterns (e.g., a virtual object, text, graphics, images, symbols, color patterns, etc.) that are based at least in part on the 3D map of the surrounding environment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining a set of optical imaging functions that describe the imaging of a measuring volume onto each of a plurality of detector surfaces on which the measuring volume can be imaged at in each case a different observation angle by means of detection optics. In addition to the assignment of in each case one image position (x, y) to each volume position (X, Y, Z), the method according to the invention envisages that the shape of the image of a punctiform particle in the measuring volume be described by shape parameter values (a, b, 100 , I) and that the corresponding set of shape parameter values be assigned to each volume position (X, Y. Z) for each detector surface.

Abstract: Structured light imaging method and systems are described. An imaging method generates a stream of light pulses, converts the stream after reflection by a scene to charge, stores charge converted during the light pulses to a first storage element, and stores charge converted between light pulses to a second storage element. A structured light image system includes an illumination source that generates a stream of light pulses and an image sensor. The image sensor includes a photodiode, first and second storage elements, first and second switches, and a controller that synchronizes the image sensor to the illumination source and actuates the first and second switches to couple the first storage element to the photodiode to store charge converted during the light pulses and to couple the second storage element to the photodiode to store charge converted between the light pulses.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a system includes a three-dimensional camera and a processor communicatively coupled to the three-dimensional camera. The processor is operable to determine a first edge of a dairy livestock, determine a second edge of the dairy livestock, determine a third edge of the dairy livestock, and determine a fourth edge of the dairy livestock.