Abstract: Provided is an information processing device configured to: acquire an image captured according to an imaging instruction by an imaging device mounted to a mobile object; acquire sensor information including position information about the mobile object from a sensor device according to a signal transmitted from the imaging device in response to the imaging instruction; and associate the acquired sensor information with the acquired image.

Abstract: A magnetic domain drawing apparatus includes a magnetic plate moving module including a magnetic plate seating part configured to hold a magnetic plate seated thereon and a magnetic plate moving part configured to move the magnetic plate seating part, and at least one of magnetic domain deforming modules disposed to be spaced apart from the magnetic plate seating part at a predetermined distance and configured to deform a magnetic domain of the magnetic plate when the magnetic plate is seated on the magnetic plate seating part. The at least one of magnetic domain deforming modules is configured to deform the magnetic domain of the magnetic plate by applying at least one of heat, a magnetic field and an external force to the magnetic plate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating oblique-mosaic image(s) for geographical area(s) are disclosed, including a computer system running software that when executed causes the system to create a mathematical model of a sensor of a virtual camera having an elevation greater than an elevation of a desired geographical area to be imaged, the mathematical model having an oblique-mosaic pixel map; determine surface locations for pixels included in the oblique-mosaic pixel map; select source oblique images of the surface locations of the pixels captured at an oblique angle and compass direction similar to an oblique angle and compass direction of the virtual camera; and reproject source oblique image pixels for pixels included in the oblique-mosaic pixel map such that reprojected pixels have differing sizes determined by matching projections from the virtual camera so as to present an oblique appearance, and thereby create the oblique-mosaic image of the desired geographical area.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for converting two-dimensional video frames to stereoscopic video frames, comprising a comparing unit, a temporal transform operator and a spatial transform operator. The comparing unit receives a sequence of two-dimensional video frames and provides a comparison result indicative of temporal difference data for the sequence of two-dimensional video frames. The temporal transform operator is coupled to the comparing unit for modifying the sequence of two-dimensional video frames according to the comparison result. The spatial transform operator is coupled to the comparing unit and the temporal transform operator for generating a stereoscopic frame pair according to each frame of the modified video frames. The stereoscopic frame pair comprises a left-eye video frame and a right-eye video frame for providing visual differences perceived by human eyes.

Abstract: A stereoscopic image projection system using a circular polarization filter module is provided. Even though this system uses a single projector, it allows left and right images to have different polarization directions using the circular polarization filter module, thereby reducing crosstalk compared to an LCD-shutter-based system.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for projecting a tangible image of data characterizing an object onto a surface of the object itself. Three-dimensional measurements of the object are obtained, the measurements are processed for projection, and a tangible image is projected onto the object, the image conveying information based on the three-dimensional measurements. The image may be projected concurrently with performance of measurements. In an exemplary dental context, information derived in part from three-dimensional measurements of a tooth or replica may be projected onto the actual tooth or replica. In interactive application, a work piece is be measured during the course of fabrication, and three-dimensional information, derived from contemporaneous non-contact measurement, is projected onto the work piece in order to direct the user with the formation of the work piece.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) image processing apparatus and method are provided for use with a 3D image divided into a left-eye image and a right-eye image. The apparatus includes a disparity estimation unit estimating disparities between the left-eye image and the right-eye image; a horizontal movement determination unit determining a horizontal movement value for the left-eye image and the right-eye image using the estimated disparities; and a horizontal movement unit horizontally moving the left-eye image and the right-eye image based on the determined horizontal movement value. In the method and apparatus, a receiving end which receives and displays a 3D image can enhance 3D effects and reduce eye fatigue by adjusting the disparity of the 3D image.

Abstract: A 3-D image observation apparatus includes a reflection type image display panel that has a digital micro mirror device, a magnifying optical system, and at least two light sources. The light sources are positioned at different locations relative to the reflection type image display panel, with the micro mirrors of the digital micro mirror device being variable in tilt angle such that light from a first light source is reflected to the left eye of an observer when the left image is displayed on the display panel in a time-division manner, and light from a second light source is reflected to the right eye of the observer when the right image is displayed on the display panel in a time-division manner. In this manner, one does not need to wear special glasses in order to experience a wide-angle, 3-D viewing experience.

Abstract: A three dimensional display apparatus includes a three dimensional shape reconstruction apparatus, a reflecting device, a controller and a projecting device. The three dimensional shape reconstruction apparatus reconstructs a target three dimensional shape. The reflecting device reflects projection light from above the three dimensional shape reconstruction apparatus, to side faces of the three dimensional shape reconstruction apparatus. The controller controls the three dimensional shape reconstruction apparatus based on three dimensional shape information. The projecting device projects a surface image of the top face of the target three dimensional shape onto the top face of the three dimensional shape reconstruction apparatus. The projecting device projects surface images of the side faces of the target three dimensional shape onto the side faces of the three dimensional shape reconstruction apparatus through the reflecting devices.

Abstract: This invention provides a stereoscopic-vision image processing apparatus, a stereoscopic-vision image providing method, and an image display method that are capable of managing specification of display unit on which a stereoscopic-vision image is desired to be displayed as accessory information (assumed display information). The assumed display information includes a type and a display size of the display unit on which a stereoscopic-vision image is desired to be displayed. This allows an appropriate stereoscopic-vision image to be obtained by specifying a type or a display size of the display unit that is desired to be displayed with them being combined with the stereoscopic-vision image and scaling the stereoscopic-vision image up or down, in display of a stereoscopic image, in accordance with the type or the display size of the display unit.

Abstract: A method performed by a display system is provided. The method includes projecting a first infrared pattern from a first projection plane of a first projector into a scene, capturing the first infrared pattern from the scene in a capture plane of at least one image capture device, and determining a first correspondence mapping between the first projector and the image capture device from at least the first infrared pattern in the first projection plane and the first infrared pattern in the capture plane.

Abstract: A 3-D image display comprising a backlight, a liquid crystal shutter array having an opening and a mask alternately formed therein and selectively passing light emitted from the backlight by switching the opening and the mask. A display device having left eye image information and right eye image information at a plurality of viewpoints, in which the left eye image information and the right eye image information are changed along the movement of the opening. An image according to the left eye image information and the right eye image information of a plurality of viewpoints is sequentially displayed through the opening.

Abstract: An autostereoscopic viewer is employed to produce aberration corrected images to simulate a virtual presence by employing pairs of projector optical components coupled with an image corrector plate and a field lens. Images are designed with magnifications and optical qualities and positioned at predetermined eyezones having controlled directional properties. The viewer's eyes are positioned in these eyezones. The size of these zones is related to the aperture of the projection lenses, the magnification produced by the Fresnel(s), and the optical properties and position of the image corrector plate.

Abstract: A three-dimensional laser driven display apparatus for the controlled projection and manipulation of laser generated images toward the creation of a three-dimensional display. The apparatus comprises an image signal generator, raster generator, laser beam generator and a varifocal mirror wherein the image signal generator and raster generator spatially encode the laser beam image. The laser beam is reflected by the raster generator onto the varifocal mirror, the vibration of which serves to spatially decode the laser beam image whereby a three-dimensional image is viewable projected in space standing off of the surface of the varifocal mirror. The interposition of an imaging surface between the raster generator and the varifocal mirror causes the three-dimensional display to be viewed directly upon the surface of the vibrating varifocal mirror.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically adjusting the level of at least one surface point on a flexible platen of a photogrammetry apparatus having photogrammetric images projected thereon in first and second colors is disclosed as comprising means for receiving and transmitting the first and second colored images at the surface point, which is attached to and movable with the receiving and transmitting means and means for vertically positioning the receiving and transmitting means. There is also provided means for converting the transmitted colored images into electrical signals, which are proportional in strength to the intensity of the colored images, and means for controlling the positioning means in response to the electrical signals, whereby the surface point is adjusted to a position where the colored images intersect.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in photogrammetry is disclosed having two spaced-apart parallel scanning zones to which the photographs of a stereoscopic pair of photographs are mounted.A carriage mounted optical scanning system is provided for scanning the two scanning zones and for projecting images of the respective zones to a binocular viewing system, and a secondary optical system is provided, preferably on the carriage, for superimposing reference marks on the projected images.The scanning system is arranged in such a manner that simultaneous scanning of the two scanning zones can be effected in a first direction parallel to the scanning zones, and independent scanning of the two scanning zones can be effected in a second direction which is parallel to the scanning zones and orthogonal to the first direction. Also, the apparatus is adapted to permit relative scanning of the two scanning zones in the first direction or for optically moving the reference marks relative to one another in the first direction.

Abstract: In an orthophotograph recorder, a three dimensional optical model of a terrain produced by a stereo pair of aerial transparencies is projected onto an imaging plate. The optical model is scanned by an optically produced reference point while the height of the viewing plate is manually adjusted by the operator to maintain the reference on the apparent ground level of the terrain. The scanning motion of the reference point, as well as the height of the imaging plate, is digitally encoded and formatted into data blocks. Each block of digital data represents an individual scan line on the optical model, and is characterized by a starting coordinate and incremental coordinate data. This data format minimizes storage requirements and permits editing of individual scan lines. The encoded data are scaled and stored on magnetic tape to be used to control exposure of a photosensitive sheet in an orthophotograph printer. The printer comprises a light projector located above a platen carrying the photosensitive sheet.

Abstract: A photogrammetric plotting apparatus comprises means to move two stereographic plates in their plane with respect to two respective optical systems which are arranged to project onto a single screen images of reference marks indicating the trace of the line of sight of each optical system on the respective plate. Different polarizers are disposed on the lines of sight of the optical systems so that an operator looking at the said screen through two analyzers corresponding to the polarizers sees the images of the region of one plate and its respective reference mark with one eye and the image of the corresponding region of the other plate and its respective reference mark with the other eye.

Abstract: Photogrammetric method and apparatus comprising a flexible platen used with standard stereo plotting instrumentation such as double-projection direct-viewing plotting instruments. The purpose of said flexible platen is to provide an absolute stereo image for photographic and other purposes. The flexible platen which is of sufficient size to provide a meaningful mapping surface is vertically adjustable at a multiplicity of points by mechanical, pneumatic, electro-mechanical, fully automated, or other means to provide an actual model-like three-dimensional photographic surface to enable relief distortion from the aerial photographs to be effectively eliminated in planimetric photographs which are taken of the adjusted flexible platen upon which the aerial images are projected. Additionally, an orthostereoscopic photo can be produced by the use of color film.