Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for automatically recognizing correspondence between calibration pattern feature points in camera calibration. The method for automatically recognizing correspondence between calibration pattern feature points in camera calibration includes generating calibration pattern candidates from an input image using a point-line-face-multi-face hierarchical structure, and performing verification on the calibration pattern candidates based on a preset verification condition.

Abstract: A method for generating three-dimensional (3D) content for a performance of a performer in an apparatus for generating 3D content is provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mixed phenomena expressing method for expressing physical phenomena in a mixed reality and a mixed reality apparatus for performing the method. To be more specific, the physical phenomena expressing method configures a scene which may enhance a context or a realism to have the same level as the face-to-face situation using a scene configuration of the input image collected from the sensor to provide a service of a mixed reality and a physics/physical property analysis of a target object included in the input image.

Abstract: The 3D information generating device includes a light source unit configured to irradiate light onto a target object, a coordinate mechanism unit disposed between the target object and the light source unit and including a plurality of inclined projections reflecting the light, a camera unit configured to output an image obtained by simultaneously photographing the coordinate mechanism unit and the target object, and an information processing unit configured to check a projection plane formed by the light of the light source unit and, by using the projection plane, generate 3D information about the target object while calibrating an error. Accordingly, an unskilled user may easily perform a 3D scan operation by using the coordinate mechanism unit, and moreover, since a coordinate mechanism is not installed in the outside, the 3D information generating device may easily move and may be easily maintained and managed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for calibrating an augmented-reality image. The apparatus includes a camera unit for capturing an image and measuring 3D information pertaining to the image, an augmented-reality image calibration unit for generating an augmented-reality image using the image and the 3D information and for calibrating the augmented-reality image, and a display unit for displaying the augmented-reality image.

Abstract: A disclosure of the present invention is related to an apparatus and a method for generating three-dimensional information. The apparatus for generating three-dimensional information may include a light source providing light to an object to be reconstructed in three-dimensional information, a coordinate reference mechanism unit provided between the light source and the object and having a plurality of protrusions reflecting the light; a camera unit outputting an image capturing the coordinate reference mechanism unit and the object simultaneously; and a three-dimensional information processing unit generating the three-dimensional information of the object by identifying a projection plane formed by the light and using the projection plane, considering a relationship between a plurality of actual protrusion reflection points at which the light is reflected by the plurality of protrusions respectively and a plurality of protrusion reflection points displayed in the image.

Abstract: The 3D information generating device includes a light source unit configured to irradiate light onto a target object, a coordinate mechanism unit disposed between the target object and the light source unit and including a plurality of inclined projections reflecting the light, a camera unit configured to output an image obtained by simultaneously photographing the coordinate mechanism unit and the target object, and an information processing unit configured to check a projection plane formed by the light of the light source unit and, by using the projection plane, generate 3D information about the target object while calibrating an error. Accordingly, an unskilled user may easily perform a 3D scan operation by using the coordinate mechanism unit, and moreover, since a coordinate mechanism is not installed in the outside, the 3D information generating device may easily move and may be easily maintained and managed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for calibrating an augmented-reality image. The apparatus includes a camera unit for capturing an image and measuring 3D information pertaining to the image, an augmented-reality image calibration unit for generating an augmented-reality image using the image and the 3D information and for calibrating the augmented-reality image, and a display unit for displaying the augmented-reality image.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the position of a stereo camera. The apparatus for measuring a position of the camera according to an embodiment includes a feature point extraction unit for extracting feature points from images captured by a first camera and a second camera and generating a first feature point list based on the feature points, a feature point recognition unit for extracting feature points from images captured by the cameras after the cameras have moved, generating a second feature point list based on the feature points, and recognizing actual feature points based on the first feature point list and the second feature point list, and a position variation measurement unit for measuring variation in positions of the cameras based on variation in relative positions of the actual feature points.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring the position of a stereo camera. The apparatus for measuring a position of the camera according to an embodiment includes a feature point extraction unit for extracting feature points from images captured by a first camera and a second camera and generating a first feature point list based on the feature points, a feature point recognition unit for extracting feature points from images captured by the cameras after the cameras have moved, generating a second feature point list based on the feature points, and recognizing actual feature points based on the first feature point list and the second feature point list, and a position variation measurement unit for measuring variation in positions of the cameras based on variation in relative positions of the actual feature points.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating a 3-dimensional face model includes a multi-view image capturer configured to sense a motion of the mobile device and automatically capture still images from two or more directions; and a 3D model generator configured to generate a 3D face mode using the two or more still images obtained by the multi-view image capturer.

Abstract: A disclosure of the present invention is related to an apparatus and a method for generating three-dimensional information. The apparatus for generating three-dimensional information may include a light source providing light to an object to be reconstructed in three-dimensional information, a coordinate reference mechanism unit provided between the light source and the object and having a plurality of protrusions reflecting the light; a camera unit outputting an image capturing the coordinate reference mechanism unit and the object simultaneously; and a three-dimensional information processing unit generating the three-dimensional information of the object by identifying a projection plane formed by the light and using the projection plane, considering a relationship between a plurality of actual protrusion reflection points at which the light is reflected by the plurality of protrusions respectively and a plurality of protrusion reflection points displayed in the image.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for calibrating multiple cameras. A first mirror and a second mirror are arranged opposite each other. An object is disposed between the first mirror and the second mirror. Calibration of the multiple cameras is performed using a figure of the object formed on the second mirror via reflection from the first mirror and the second mirror.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus and method for calibrating a depth of a depth sensor. The image processing method may include obtaining a depth image of a target object captured by a depth sensor and a color image of the target object captured by a color camera; and calibrating a depth of the depth sensor by calibrating a geometrical relation between a projector and a depth camera, which are included in the depth sensor, based the obtained depth and color images and calculating a correct feature point on an image plane of the depth camera that corresponds to a feature point of an image plane of the projector.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating a 3-dimensional face model includes a multi-view image capturer configured to sense a motion of the mobile device and automatically capture still images from two or more directions; and a 3D model generator configured to generate a 3D face mode using the two or more still images obtained by the multi-view image capturer.

Abstract: A primitive fitting apparatus is provided. The primitive fitting apparatus may include a selecting unit to receive, from a user, a selection of points used to fit a primitive a user desires to fit from a point cloud, an identifying unit to receive a selection of the primitive from the user and to identify the selected primitive, and a fitting unit to fit the primitive to correspond to the points, using the points and primitive.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for extracting a movement path, the movement path extracting apparatus including an image receiver to receive an image from a camera group in which a mutual positional relationship among cameras is fixed, a geographic coordinates receiver to receive geographic coordinates of a moving object on which the camera group is fixed, and a movement path extractor to extract a movement path of the camera group based on a direction and a position of a reference camera of the camera group using the image and the geographic coordinates.

Abstract: Provided are a multi-primitive fitting method including an acquiring point cloud data by collecting data of each of input points, a obtaining a segment for the points using the point cloud data, and a performing primitive fitting using data of points included in the segment and the point cloud data, and a multi-primitive fitting device that performs the method.

Abstract: A 3D multifunctional device in which a 3D printer and a 3D scanner are combined and a method for operating the device. The 3D multifunctional device includes a printing unit that includes a nozzle for ejecting material for 3D printing, a scanning unit that includes a light radiation module for radiating light to an object to be scanned and a camera for capturing an image of the object, a head unit for moving the printing unit and the scanning unit in X-axis and Y-axis directions, a bed plate on which the object to be scanned is located or the ejected material is deposited, the bed plate moving in a Z-axis direction, and a control unit for setting a function by selecting 3D scanning or 3D printing, controlling the scanning unit or the printing unit, and controlling the movements of the head unit and bed plate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for managing a teeth model. The apparatus for managing a teeth model includes a database for storing a 3D intraoral structure image and a 3D teeth model image generated by scanning a healthy intraoral structure and teeth of a user; a generation unit for generating a damaged tooth model image by scanning a damaged tooth when the tooth of the user is damaged; and a modeling unit for modeling any one of a dental prosthesis and an artificial tooth by comparing the damaged tooth model image and the image stored in the database.