Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for generating a 3D avatar. The method, performed by the apparatus, includes performing a 3D scan of the body of a user using an image sensor and generating a 3D scan model using the result of the 3D scan of the body of the user, matching the 3D scan model and a previously stored template avatar, and generating a 3D avatar based on the result of matching the 3D scan model and the template avatar.

Abstract: Provided is a method of reconstructing a three-dimensional (3D) model of an object. The method includes sequentially performing, by a camera module, first and second object scanning processes of scanning the same object, reconstructing, by a processor module, a 3D object model, based on a first object image obtained through the first object scanning process, performing pose learning on an object to generate learning data, based on data obtained through a process of reconstructing the 3D object model based on the first object image, and reconstructing, by the processor module, a final 3D object model, based on a second object image obtained through the second object scanning process and the learning data.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for generating a 3D avatar. The method, performed by the apparatus, includes performing a 3D scan of the body of a user using an image sensor and generating a 3D scan model using the result of the 3D scan of the body of the user, matching the 3D scan model and a previously stored template avatar, and generating a 3D avatar based on the result of matching the 3D scan model and the template avatar.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for reconstructing 3D information of an object. The method of reconstructing 3D information of an object may include: reconstructing 3D information of a background space, using at least one of images of the background space for three-dimensionally reconstructing the object; separating the object from the background space on the basis of at least one of images of the object in the background space, and of obtaining a depth image of the object separated from the background space; and generating 3D information of the object based on images taken by at least one of cameras in consideration of position relationships between the depth image of the object and the cameras.

Abstract: Provided is a method of reconstructing a three-dimensional (3D) model of an object. The method includes sequentially performing, by a camera module, first and second object scanning processes of scanning the same object, reconstructing, by a processor module, a 3D object model, based on a first object image obtained through the first object scanning process, performing pose learning on an object to generate learning data, based on data obtained through a process of reconstructing the 3D object model based on the first object image, and reconstructing, by the processor module, a final 3D object model, based on a second object image obtained through the second object scanning process and the learning data.

Abstract: A server for providing a city street search service includes a street information database configured to store city street images, a feature selection unit configured to select at least one feature according to a predetermined criterion when a city street image for searching and two or more features for the image are received from a user terminal, a candidate extraction unit configured to extract a candidate list of a city street image, a feature matching unit configured to match the city street image for registration included in the extracted candidate list and the at least one selected feature, and a search result provision unit configured to provide the user terminal with a result of the matching as result information regarding the city street image for searching.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a realistic 2D/3D AR experience service based on a video. Particularly, the present invention provides a method of providing a realistic AR service with high quality based on AR by using a 2D video image and 3D information in association thereto at the same time, filming a cybernaut and AR content by using two sensors having viewpoints different from each other, and arranging 2D/3D content being an object to be matched within the AR content and which has a 3D position different to a position of the cybernaut in association with a dynamic 3D position of the cybernaut and with a dynamic viewpoint of a service sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a virtual content-mixing method for augmented reality and an apparatus for the same. The virtual content-mixing method includes generating lighting physical-modeling data based on actual lighting information for outputting virtual content, generating camera physical-modeling data by acquiring a plurality of parameters corresponding to a camera, and mixing the virtual content with an image that is input through an RGB camera, based on the lighting physical-modeling data and the camera physical-modeling data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a realistic 2D/3D AR experience service based on a video. Particularly, the present invention provides a method of providing a realistic AR service with high quality based on AR by using a 2D video image and 3D information in association thereto at the same time, filming a cybernaut and AR content by using two sensors having viewpoints different from each other, and arranging 2D/3D content being an object to be matched within the AR content and which has a 3D position different to a position of the cybernaut in association with a dynamic 3D position of the cybernaut and with a dynamic viewpoint of a service sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for reconstructing 3D information of an object. The method of reconstructing 3D information of an object may include: reconstructing 3D information of a background space, using at least one of images of the background space for three-dimensionally reconstructing the object; separating the object from the background space on the basis of at least one of images of the object in the background space, and of obtaining a depth image of the object separated from the background space; and generating 3D information of the object based on images taken by at least one of cameras in consideration of position relationships between the depth image of the object and the cameras.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a virtual content-mixing method for augmented reality and an apparatus for the same. The virtual content-mixing method includes generating lighting physical-modeling data based on actual lighting information for outputting virtual content, generating camera physical-modeling data by acquiring a plurality of parameters corresponding to a camera, and mixing the virtual content with an image that is input through an RGB camera, based on the lighting physical-modeling data and the camera physical-modeling data.

Abstract: A server for providing a city street search service includes a street information database configured to store city street images, a feature selection unit configured to select at least one feature according to a predetermined criterion when a city street image for searching and two or more features for the image are received from a user terminal, a candidate extraction unit configured to extract a candidate list of a city street image, a feature matching unit configured to match the city street image for registration included in the extracted candidate list and the at least one selected feature, and a search result provision unit configured to provide the user terminal with a result of the matching as result information regarding the city street image for searching.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying image content based on pop-up book includes: a database for storing multiple pieces of reference depth-based mesh information, acquired for each page of pop-up book where stereoscopic shapes stand when the pop-up book is opened, and image content corresponding to each page; a depth information acquisition unit for acquiring an image including depth information by capturing the current page where the stereoscopic shapes protrude as a result of opening the pop-up book at arbitrary point, and generating depth-based mesh information about the current page; and a display unit for recognizing the current page by matching the multiple reference depth-based mesh information with the depth-based mesh information about the current page, generated by the depth information acquisition unit, extracting image content corresponding to the recognized current page from the database, and projecting it onto the current page.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing virtual reality-based digital optical content for digital optical devices. The apparatus for providing virtual reality-based digital optical content for digital optical devices includes a content management unit for providing at least one piece of digital optical content corresponding to a digital optical device, a content execution unit for executing an optical image corresponding to the at least one piece of digital optical content on a display screen, an adjustment data acquisition unit for acquiring optical image adjustment data that is input by a user of the digital optical device to adjust the optical image, and a virtual camera configuration provision unit for providing virtual camera configuration data corresponding to the at least one piece of digital optical content so as to adjust the optical image in correspondence with the optical image adjustment data.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and method for tracking a camera that reconstructs a real environment in three dimensions by using reconstruction segments and a volumetric surface. The camera tracking apparatus using reconstruction segments and a volumetric surface includes a reconstruction segment division unit configured to divide three-dimensional space reconstruction segments extracted from an image acquired by a camera, a transformation matrix generation unit configured to generate a transformation matrix for at least one reconstruction segment among the reconstruction segments obtained by the reconstruction segment division unit, and a reconstruction segment connection unit configured to rotate or move the at least one reconstruction segment according to the transformation matrix generated by the reconstruction segment division unit and connect the rotated and moved reconstruction segment with another reconstruction segment.

Abstract: Provided are an intuitive interaction apparatus and method. The intuitive interaction apparatus includes a detector configured to detect three-dimensional (3D) information of an object of interest (OOI), including a body part of a first object and an object close to the body part, from a 3D image frame of the first object in an eye-gaze range of the first object and a restorer configured to combine pieces of the 3D information of the OOI detected by the detector and three-dimensionally model the OOI to generate a 3D model which is to be displayed in virtual reality.

Abstract: An expanded three-dimensional (3D) stereoscopic image display system is provided. The expanded 3D stereoscopic image display system according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a display platform that presents integrated services by fusing homogeneous and heterogeneous display devices in a single space, and an operation technique of the display platform.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and method for tracking a camera that reconstructs a real environment in three dimensions by using reconstruction segments and a volumetric surface. The camera tracking apparatus using reconstruction segments and a volumetric surface includes a reconstruction segment division unit configured to divide three-dimensional space reconstruction segments extracted from an image acquired by a camera, a transformation matrix generation unit configured to generate a transformation matrix for at least one reconstruction segment among the reconstruction segments obtained by the reconstruction segment division unit, and a reconstruction segment connection unit configured to rotate or move the at least one reconstruction segment according to the transformation matrix generated by the reconstruction segment division unit and connect the rotated and moved reconstruction segment with another reconstruction segment.

Abstract: Provided are an SNS-based content creating system and method. The SNS-based content creating system includes a terminal configured to share a content creation information or a content correction information with the other terminal through the SNS and a visualization object managing server configured to manage the database, wherein the terminal comprises a user input unit configured to receive text information, a text processor configured to recommend a visualization candidate material for the text information by using a database, a visualization processor configured to create or correct content, based on selection information about the recommended visualization candidate material and a network processor configured to transmit the content to other terminal.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method of simultaneously providing stereoscopic images to multiple users. The system includes at least one glasses unit, a stereoscopic image generating device configured to calculate spatial information of the at least one glasses unit, and generate the stereoscopic image corresponding to the spatial information of the at least one glasses unit, and a stereoscopic image providing device configured to project the stereoscopic image corresponding to the spatial information of the at least one glasses unit to provide the projected stereoscopic image to the at least one glasses unit. Thus, through lightweight glasses constituted of only simple optical elements without a separate electronic device such as a micro panel, stereoscopic information such as through an existing HMD may be provided to multiple users.