Abstract: An apparatus for 3D mesh compression based on quantization, includes a data analyzing unit (510) for decomposing data of an input 3D mesh model into vertices information (511) property information (512) representing property of the 3D mesh model, and connectivity information (515) between vertices constituting the 3D mesh model: and a mesh model quantizing unit (520) for producing quantized vertices and property information of the 3D mesh model by using the vertices, property and connectivity information (511, 512, 513). Further, the apparatus for 3D mesh compression based on quantization includes a decision bit encoding unit (535) for calculating a decision bit by using the quantized connectivity information and then encoding the quantized vertex information, property information and connectivity information (511, 512, 513) by using the decision bit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for separating a foreground and a background. The apparatus includes a background model creation unit for creating a code book including a plurality of code words in order to separate the foreground and the background, and a foreground/background separation unit for separating the foreground and the background using the created code book. The method includes the steps of creating a code book including a plurality of code words in order to separate the foreground and the background, rearranging the cord words of the created code book on the basis of the number of sample data that belong to each of the code words, and separating the foreground and the background using the code book.

Abstract: Provided is a color conversion system and method. The color conversion system which converts the color of a filmed image includes: an image separation unit configured to receive a reference image including a color reference table and an action image, and separate the reference and action images from each other; a color data extraction unit configured to output color values of the color reference table included in the reference image; a control unit configured to detect change values obtained by comparing color values included in the reference image with those included in the color reference table, and generate a look-up table for converting the colors of the color reference table included in the reference image into desired colors; and an image conversion unit configured to perform color correction by converting the color values of the action image into coordinates in pixels, using the look-up table outputted from the control unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for matching colors between various image devices includes a characterization model generation unit configured to generate characterization models for color conversion using gamut information on the image shooting device and the output imaging device; a color conversion unit configured to convert all colors corresponding to a gamut of the image shooting device into colors corresponding to a gamut of the output imaging device using the characterization models; a lookup table generation unit configured to generate a lookup table between the image shooting device and the output imaging device based on color conversion information of the colors corresponding to the gamut of the image shooting device; and an image conversion unit configured to generate an output image of the output imaging device, of which the colors are matched with those of the image inputted from the image shooting device, using the lookup table.

Abstract: A system for recommending a sensitive make-up based on skin tone of a user, includes an avatar creator for creating an avatar image using skin information obtained by scanning user's body. Further, the sensitive make-up recommending system includes a cosmetics information processor for generating analysis information by analyzing a plurality of cosmetics and then storing the generated information in a database. Furthermore, the sensitive make-up recommending system includes a simulator for displaying results of performing a make-up simulation to the avatar image based on the analysis information on certain cosmetics selected by the user and the skin information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for providing metadata for sensory effect, a computer-readable recording medium on which metadata for a sensory effect is recorded, and a method and apparatus for sensory reproduction. According to this technique, disclosed is a method for providing the metadata for a sensory effect which comprises the steps of: generating SEM (Sensory Effect Metadata) which includes sensory effect information on contents; and transmitting the SEM to a sensory reproduction apparatus engine unit which analyzes the SEM and generates control information on a sensory reproduction apparatus, wherein the sensory effect information includes color calibration effect information on the contents.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for providing metadata for a sensory effect, a computer-readable recording medium on which metadata for a sensory effect are recorded, and a method and apparatus for reproducing a sensory effect. A method for providing metadata for a sensory effect includes generating Sensory Effect Metadata (SEM) including sensory effect information on contents using binary representation syntax; and analyzing the SEM and transmitting the SEM to a sensory reproduction apparatus engine unit that generates control information on a sensory reproduction apparatus. In the method, the sensory effect information includes color correction effect information on the contents.

Abstract: A method for correcting color of an action image taken together with a reference image having a color reference plate includes activating a predetermined correction window for correction of the action image; displaying the action image and at least one correction window for color correction of the action image on the correction window; creating a lookup table, when at least one is selected from references displayed on the correction window, for converting respective pixels in conformity with the selected data; and correcting color of the action image using the created lookup table.

Abstract: A multimedia application system uses metadata for sensory devices. The system includes: a sensory-device engine for generating a sensory device command (SDC) for controlling the sensory devices based on sensory effect information (SEI) generated to represent sensory effects by using the sensory devices depending on video contents, user preference information (UPI) of the sensory devices and device capability information (DCI) indicative of reproducing capability of the sensory devices; and a sensory-device controller for controlling sensory devices to perform sensory effect reproduction in response to the generated SDC.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, a system, and a method for simulating and saving information of metadata regarding film production. According to the present invention, it can store and manage a variety of information generated from the production location or the pre-production process and share the information by all staffs participating in the production, thereby making it possible to accurately record the information and smoothly communicate between the staffs.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing display information for color calibration of a display device includes an input unit for inputting user input information; and a preprocessing unit for preprocessing the user input information input by the input unit to generate a color patch for brightness adjustment and a color patch for contrast adjustment. Further, the apparatus for providing the display information for the color calibration of the display device includes a color patch display unit for displaying and outputting the color patch for brightness adjustment and the color patch for contrast adjustment that are generated by the preprocessing unit.

Abstract: Provided is a color conversion system and method. The color conversion system which converts the color of a filmed image includes: an image separation unit configured to receive a reference image including a color reference table and an action image, and separate the reference and action images from each other; a color data extraction unit configured to output color values of the color reference table included in the reference image; a control unit configured to detect change values obtained by comparing color values included in the reference image with those included in the color reference table, and generate a look-up table for converting the colors of the color reference table included in the reference image into desired colors; and an image conversion unit configured to perform color correction by converting the color values of the action image into coordinates in pixels, using the look-up table outputted from the control unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for compressing low-complexity 3D mesh, includes: a data analyzing unit for decomposing data of an input 3D mesh model into vertices information, property information representing property of the 3D mesh model, and connectivity information between vertices constituting the 3D mesh model; a mesh model quantizing unit for producing quantized vertices, property and connectivity information of the 3D mesh model by using the vertices, property and connectivity information; and a sharable vertex analysis unit for analyzing sharing information between shared vertices of the 3D mesh model. Further, the apparatus includes a data modulation unit for performing a circular DPCM prediction by using quantized values of the consecutive connectivity information of the 3D mesh model; and an entropy encoding unit for outputting coded data of the quantized vertices and property information, and differential pulse-code modulated connectivity information as a bitstream.

Abstract: An apparatus for 3D mesh compression based on quantization, includes a data analyzing unit (510) for decomposing data of an input 3D mesh model into vertices information (511) property information (512) representing property of the 3D mesh model, and connectivity information (515) between vertices constituting the 3D mesh model: and a mesh model quantizing unit (520) for producing quantized vertices and property information of the 3D mesh model by using the vertices, property and connectivity information (511, 512, 513). Further, the apparatus for 3D mesh compression based on quantization includes a decision bit encoding unit (535) for calculating a decision bit by using the quantized connectivity information and then encoding the quantized vertex information, property information and connectivity information (511, 512, 513) by using the decision bit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a standard color referencing panel system for cinematography that reproduces the original colors of captured images. The standard color referencing panel system for cinematography includes a memory that stores scene display content and standard color display content of an object to be captured; an input unit that allows a user to turn on a power switch and an image capture start switch; a controller that supplies power in response to a power switch on a signal received from the input unit, transmits control signals in response to an image capture start switch on the signal received from the input unit, and reads the scene display content and the standard color display content from the memory; and a display unit that is supplied with power from the controller to preheat a screen, and displays the scene display content and the standard color display content on the screen in response to the control signals transmitted from the controller.

Abstract: A method of implementing a motion control camera effect includes: inputting images of an object captured at one or more points of view; inputting a control parameter containing a motion control camera effect to be applied to the input images, a target time of the motion control camera effect, and a reproducing speed; extracting frames of the target time from the input images; processing the frames using software based on the control parameter; and outputting the processed frames at the reproducing speed. The motion control camera effect includes at least one of a motion control camera effect for a fixed viewpoint still object, a motion control camera effect for a fixed viewpoint moving object, a motion control camera effect for a free viewpoint still object, a motion control camera effect for a free viewpoint moving object, and a dual motion control camera effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of creating an animatable digital clone includes receiving input multi-view images of an actor captured by at least two cameras and reconstructing a three-dimensional appearance therefrom, accepting shape information selectively based on a probability of photo-consistency in the input multi-view images obtained from the reconstruction and transferring a mesh topology of a reference human body model onto a shape of the actor obtained from the reconstruction. The method further includes generating an initial human body model of the actor via transfer of the mesh topology utilizing sectional shape information of the actor's joints, and generating a genuine human body model of the actor from learning genuine behavioral characteristics of the actor by applying the initial human body model to multi-view posture learning images where performance of a predefined motion by the actor is recorded.

Abstract: A method of deforming a shape of a human body model includes the steps of reorganizing human body model data into a joint-skeleton structure-based Non-Uniform Rational B-spline (NURBS) surface model, generating statistical deformation information about control parameters of the NURBS surface model based on parameters of joints and key section curves for specific motions, and deforming the shape of the human body model based on the NURBS surface model and the statistical deformation information. The human body model data includes three-dimensional (3D) human body scan data and a 3D polygon mesh.

Abstract: A method of reconstructing a 3D model includes reconstructing a 3D voxel-based visual hull model using input images of an object captured by a multi view camera; converting the 3D voxel-based visual hull model into a mesh model; and generating a result of view-dependent rendering of a 3D model by performing the view-dependent texture mapping on the mesh model obtained through the conversion. Further, the reconstructing includes defining a 3D voxel space to be reconstructed; and excluding voxels not belonging to the object from the defined 3D voxel space.

Abstract: The invention provides a camera controlling and image storing apparatus for synchronized multiple image acquisition and method thereof, which cut down equipment costs by taking a software approach with respect to various demands of viewers for a broadcasting image. A camera controlling and image storing apparatus, the apparatus includes an image acquiring unit for acquiring synchronized images from multiple cameras losslessly, one or more ingest agents for storing the acquired images, and controlling pan, tilt and zoom operations of the cameras based on the acquired images, and a central server for transmitting a control command to the ingest agents, and receiving and integrating collectively the stored images of the ingets agent.